Enershield Technology 

Air/water-resistive barriers are an increasingly important part of building design. In addition to reducing energy consumption, they protect buildings from the harmful effects of moisture in wall systems.

ENERSHIELD^® air/water-resistant barrier assemblies are designed to meet the needs of architects, contractors and building owners, based on four key concepts:

- Efficient use of premium materials. ENERSHIELD^® products utilize high-quality elastomeric polymers formulated to provide a balance of strength, resilience, abrasion-resistance, water-resistance and controlled water vapor permeability. These properties combine to create high performance at low film thicknesses.

Where extra strength where needed, special SHEATHING FABRIC saturated with ENERSHIELD^® creates a fabric-reinforced composite material with self-gauging thickness and super toughness.

- One air barrier material for all wall systems. When more than one exterior cladding is used on a building, for example brick and EIFS, in many cases different air barrier materials are used behind each cladding. Window rough openings may also require special treatments. In these cases, responsibility for material transitions may be left unspecified. ENERSHIELD^® assemblies are designed for use behind all claddings and as rough window treatments, creating a seamless air/water-resistive barrier and flashing system for all walls on a given project.

- Extensive testing to validate performance. ENERSHIELD^® products meet test requirements associated with the International Code Council’s Acceptance Criteria for water-resistive barrier and flexible flashing materials. Testing performed according to ASTM E2357 Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies has demonstrated that ENERSHIELD^® assemblies provide air barrier performance substantially superior to Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) requirements.

- Safety and sustainability. ENERSHIELD^®-HP and ENERSHIELD™-I are high-solids, water-based, single component materials with very low VOC content. As applied, they are nonflammable. Once cured, they have an ASTM E84 Class 1 flame spread rating.