High-Performance Exterior Walls with Airboard® AERO
This course introduces Airboard® AERO, a breathable exterior insulation system that combines graphite-enhanced GPS insulation with an integrated water-resistive barrier. Learn how AERO supports energy efficiency, reduces thermal bridging, and improves moisture management in residential and commercial wall assemblies.
Description
This module introduces Airboard® AERO and its role in high-performance exterior wall assemblies. Learners will explore how continuous exterior insulation reduces thermal bridging, improves energy efficiency, and supports long-term durability, while understanding how R-value, vapor permeance, and moisture management impact wall performance.
The course outlines Airboard® AERO’s graphite-enhanced GPS insulation, integrated water-resistive barrier, and breathable design, showing how these features simplify wall assemblies and support code compliance. It concludes with key installation practices, common applications, and comparisons to other rigid insulation products, giving learners a clear understanding of where and how AERO is used.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain why continuous exterior insulation improves wall performance and reduces thermal bridging
- Describe how Airboard® AERO combines GPS insulation with an integrated water-resistive barrier
- Understand how breathable insulation supports moisture management and drying to the exterior
- Compare GPS to other rigid insulation types in terms of R-value stability and vapor permeance
- Identify common wall applications and key installation considerations for Airboard® AERO