The US air barrier market size was valued at US$ 3,269.13 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 4,283.48 million by 2028. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2022 to 2028.

Air barrier is a material designed and constructed to control airflow between a conditioned space and an unconditioned space. These systems should be impermeable to airflow, continuous over the entire building enclosure, able to withstand the forces that may act on them during and after construction, and durable over the expected lifetime of the building. Various advantages of air barriers are resulting in their greater adoption in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in the US. In residential and commercial buildings, air leakage is a major source of energy waste. As per the US Energy Information Administration, buildings consumed about 40% of the total energy used in the US in 2016. Making buildings tighter through the proper use of continuous air barriers can help significantly reduce this energy usage. The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program, and several state energy codes now require the use of air barriers. The strong growth in the residential construction sector in the US is also driving the demand for air barriers. The popularity of fluid-applied air barriers is rapidly increasing, owing to their various advantages such as versatility, ease of application, and effectiveness even on irregular substrates. Hence, the use of fluid-applied air barriers is increasing. This is expected to boost the US air barrier market growth. Further, players’ focus on performance improvement of the product is enabling them to launch new and innovative air barriers for their customers. For instance, in October 2020, GCP Applied Technologies added two new products to its air barrier portfolio—PERM-A-BARRIER VPL 50RS and PERM-A-BARRIER VPS 30 membranes. These new air barriers are specifically designed to offer superior protection against the damaging effects of air and liquid water ingress on building structures. This will offer lucrative opportunities for the growth of the air barrier market in the country.

Based on type, the US air barrier market is segmented into vapor permeable and vapor impermeable. The vapor permeable segment held a larger market share in 2021. The use of vapor-permeable air barriers in imparting superior moisture protection for homes has grown significantly. In this regard, permeable air barriers have grown in importance. Moreover, a permeable air barrier combats moisture inflation in extreme cold and mixed climates. These are the factors driving the segment’s growth in the forecast period.

The growing construction activities in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors are propelling the growth of the air barrier market in the US. Air leakage in homes can increase heating and cooling costs, cause moisture damage in walls, allow pollutants and debris to collect in wall interiors, and provide openings for insects and rodents to enter. To avoid this, air barriers are highly used in residential construction. Moreover, factors such as high disposable income and shift in consumer lifestyle attract consumers to invest in modern and eco-friendly construction. Residential building construction is the largest US construction market segment. The market for this segment is driven by an increase in government spending on residential construction and a rise in demand for new homes and building improvements. Further, high investments in research and development to produce innovative barriers and insulations, such as cellulose and OSB material barriers, will augment the increase in air barrier sales.

The key players operating in the US air barrier market include BASF SE, Dow Inc, 3M, W. R. Meadows Inc, GCP Applied Technologies Inc, CertainTeed LLC, Tamarack Materials Inc, VaproShield LLC, TK Products Construction Coating, Henry Co, Carlisle Companies Inc, and General Electric Co. Players operating in the US air barrier market are focusing on providing high-quality products to fulfill customer demand. They are also focusing on strategies such as investments in research and development activities and new product launches.

The overall US air barrier market size has been derived using both primary and secondary sources. To begin the research process, exhaustive secondary research has been conducted using internal and external sources to obtain qualitative and quantitative information about the market. Also, multiple primary interviews have been conducted with industry participants to validate the data and gain analytical insights into the topic. Participants in this process include industry experts, such as VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants, such as valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders specializing in the US air barrier market.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
1.1 Study Scope
1.2 The Insight Partners Research Report Guidance
1.3 Market Segmentation
1.3.1 US Air Barrier Market, by Category
1.3.2 US Air Barrier Market, by Type
1.3.3 US Air Barrier Market, by Application
2. Key Takeaways
3. Research Methodology
3.1 Scope of the Study
3.2 Research Methodology
3.2.1 Data Collection:
3.2.2 Primary Interviews:
3.2.3 Hypothesis formulation:
3.2.4 Macro-economic factor analysis:
3.2.5 Developing base number:
3.2.6 Data Triangulation:
3.2.7 Country level data:
4. US Air Barrier Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.4 Expert Opinion
5. US Air Barrier Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.2 Market Restraints
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.4 Future Trends
5.5 Impact Analysis
6. Air Barrier Market –US Market Analysis
6.1 US Air Barrier Market Overview
6.2 US Air Barrier Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
6.3 Market Positioning – Key Market Players
7. US Air Barrier Market Analysis – By Category
7.1 Overview
7.2 US Air Barrier Market, By Category (2021 and 2028)
7.3 Coating
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Coating: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.3.3 Acrylic
7.3.3.1 Acrylic: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
7.3.4 Silicone
7.3.4.1 Silicone: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
7.3.5 Others
7.3.5.1 Others: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
7.4 Membranes
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Membranes: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8. US Air Barrier Market Analysis – By Type
8.1 Overview
8.2 US Air Barrier Market, By Type (2021 and 2028)
8.3 Vapor Permeable
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Vapor Permeable: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.4 Vapor Impermeable
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Vapor Impermeable: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
9. US Air Barrier Market Analysis – By Application
9.1 Overview
9.2 US Air Barrier Market, By Application (2021 and 2028)
9.3 Residential
9.3.1 Overview
9.3.2 Residential: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
9.4 Commercial
9.4.1 Overview
9.4.2 Commercial: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
9.5 Industrial
9.5.1 Overview
9.5.2 Industrial: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
10. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on US Air Barrier Market
10.1 Overview – Impact of COVID-19
10.2 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on US Air Barrier Market
11. Industry Landscape
11.1 Product launch
11.2 Mergers and Acquisitions
12. Company Profiles
12.1 BASF SE
12.1.1 Key Facts
12.1.2 Business Description
12.1.3 Products and Services
12.1.4 Financial Overview
12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 Dow Inc
12.2.1 Key Facts
12.2.2 Business Description
12.2.3 Products and Services
12.2.4 Financial Overview
12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 3M Co
12.3.1 Key Facts
12.3.2 Business Description
12.3.3 Products and Services
12.3.4 Financial Overview
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 W. R. Meadows Inc
12.4.1 Key Facts
12.4.2 Business Description
12.4.3 Products and Services
12.4.4 Financial Overview
12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
12.4.6 Key Developments
12.5 GCP Applied Technologies Inc
12.5.1 Key Facts
12.5.2 Business Description
12.5.3 Products and Services
12.5.4 Financial Overview
12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 CertainTeed LLC
12.6.1 Key Facts
12.6.2 Business Description
12.6.3 Products and Services
12.6.4 Financial Overview
12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
12.6.6 Key Developments
12.7 Tamarack Materials Inc
12.7.1 Key Facts
12.7.2 Business Description
12.7.3 Products and Services
12.7.4 Financial Overview
12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
12.7.6 Key Developments
12.8 VaproShield LLC
12.8.1 Key Facts
12.8.2 Business Description
12.8.3 Products and Services
12.8.4 Financial Overview
12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
12.8.6 Key Developments
12.9 TK Products Construction Coating
12.9.1 Key Facts
12.9.2 Business Description
12.9.3 Products and Services
12.9.4 Financial Overview
12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
12.9.6 Key Developments
12.10 Henry Co
12.10.1 Key Facts
12.10.2 Business Description
12.10.3 Products and Services
12.10.4 Financial Overview
12.10.5 SWOT Analysis
12.10.6 Key Developments
12.11 Carlisle Companies Inc
12.11.1 Key Facts
12.11.2 Business Description
12.11.3 Products and Services
12.11.4 Financial Overview
12.11.5 SWOT Analysis
12.11.6 Key Developments
12.12 General Electric Co
12.12.1 Key Facts
12.12.2 Business Description
12.12.3 Products and Services
12.12.4 Financial Overview
12.12.5 SWOT Analysis
12.12.6 Key Developments
13. Appendix
13.1 About The Insight Partners
13.2 Glossary of Terms

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. US Air Barrier Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Mn)
Table 2. Glossary of Terms, US Air Barrier Market

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. US Air Barrier Market Segmentation
Figure 3. US Air Barrier Market Overview
Figure 4. US Air Barrier Market, By Material
Figure 5. US Air Barrier Market, Industry Landscape
Figure 6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 7. Ecosystem: US Air Barrier Market
Figure 8. Expert Opinion
Figure 9. US Air Barrier Market Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 10. Geographic Overview of US Air Barrier Market
Figure 11. US Air Barrier Market –Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 12. US Air Barrier Market Revenue Share, By Category (2021 and 2028)
Figure 13. Coating: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 14. Acrylic: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 15. Silicone: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 16. Others: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Mn)
Figure 17. Membranes: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 18. US Air Barrier Market Revenue Share, By Type (2021 and 2028)
Figure 19. Vapor Permeable: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 20. Vapor Impermeable: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 21. US Air Barrier Market Revenue Share, By Application (2021 and 2028)
Figure 22. Residential: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 23. Commercial: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 24. Industrial: US Air Barrier Market – Revenue and Forecast To 2028 (US$ Million)
Figure 25. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on US Air Barrier Market

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The List of Companies – US Air Barrier Market
1. BASF SE
2. Dow Inc
3. 3M Co
4. W. R. Meadows Inc
5. GCP Applied Technologies Inc
6. CertainTeed LLC
7. Tamarack Materials Inc
8. VaproShield LLC
9. TK Products Construction Coating
10. Henry Co

Strong Growth in Residential Construction Sector to Drive Demand for Air Barriers

According to our latest market study, titled “US Air Barrier Market Forecast to 2028 – COVID-19 Impact and Country Analysis – by Category (Coating and Membrane), Type (Vapor Permeable and Vapor Impermeable), and Application (Residential, Commercial, and Industrial),’’ the US air barrier market size was valued at US$ 3,269.13 million in 2022 and is projected to reach US$ 4,283.48 million by 2028. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2022 to 2028.

Air barriers are specifically designed to prevent the flow of air and the moisture attached to it from entering a building envelope. An effective air barrier regulates the indoor climate by stopping the transfer of air and the moisture associated with it between the interior and exterior of a home. The US air barrier market trend includes an increasing use of fluid-applied air barriers.

Construction is one of the major contributors to the US economy. According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), the construction industry has more than 745,000 employers with over 7.6 million employees and creates nearly US$ 1.4 trillion worth of structures each year. Residential building construction is the largest US construction market segment. The market for this segment is driven by an increase in government spending on residential construction and a rise in demand for new homes and building improvements. The new government spending from the Infrastructure Bill and budget earmarks to encourage energy-efficient construction is powering additional demand for residential projects. Further, since the COVID-19 pandemic, the growth in the total value of newly built homes in the US has accelerated. The growth in new home values came amid a period of historically low-interest rates as the US Federal Reserve attempted to stimulate the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Air barriers are highly used in residential construction as they resist air leakage.

The key players operating in the US air barrier market include BASF SE, Dow Inc, 3M, W. R. Meadows Inc, GCP Applied Technologies Inc, CertainTeed LLC, Tamarack Materials Inc, VaproShield LLC, TK Products Construction Coating, Henry Co, Carlisle Companies Inc, and General Electric Co. Players operating in the US air barrier market are focusing on providing high-quality products to fulfill customer demand. They are also focusing on strategies such as investments in research and development activities and new product launches.

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on US Air Barrier Market

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the construction industry in the US. Various companies announced possible delays in product deliveries and a slump in the future sales of their products in 2020. The pandemic caused inflation in the prices of materials required in the construction industry due to supply chain disruptions, increased labor costs, and high demand. This has negatively impacted the US air barrier market growth. According to the Office of the New York State Comptroller, New York City’s construction employment declined by 14.4% (23,300 jobs) in 2020. In 2020, construction spending in New York City fell from a record high in 2019 to US$ 55.5 billion, an 8.5% decline. Reduced construction activities in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors have negatively impacted the demand for air barriers.

However, the market is reviving on account of significant measures taken by the government, such as vaccination drives. The recovery in the construction industry is led by homebuilding and remodeling sectors. This is expected to provide the impetus for the US air barrier market growth.

The report includes segmentation of the US air barrier market as follows:

Based on category, the US market is segmented into coating and membrane. In terms of type, the US market is segmented into vapor permeable and vapor impermeable. Based on application, the US market is segmented into residential, commercial, and industrial.