Air barrier systems help to avoid the loss of conditioned air. They also help to keep contaminants out, including suspended particles, dust, allergies, insects, scents, and noise. Mold is typically found in buildings where moist air gathers on sensitive wall components such as insulation, outer sheathing, or inner wall boards. This may have an adverse effect on indoor air quality and occupant health. Air leakage is the leading cause of moisture incursion, creating ideal circumstances for mold growth. A correctly installed continuous air barrier serves to limit leakage and moisture penetration through wall structures, hence reducing mold formation.
North America Air Barrier Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Driving Factors: The growing demand from the infrastructure and construction sectors is propelling the air barrier market in North America. Because of their growing disposable income and fast urbanization, nations like the United States and Canada dominate the North American area. The need for air barriers is rising as a result of construction rules and owners' increased demands for energy-efficient structures. The air barrier lowers a property owner's heating and cooling expenses and improves comfort by preventing heat from entering the structure from the outside or the inside. Therefore, Air Barrier offers green certification for construction, which contributes to the industry's expansion.
Challenges: The market for air barriers faces numerous urgent obstacles and difficulties. One major issue is the unpredictable impact of raw material price fluctuations on pricing and production costs. Additionally, strict regulatory criteria that range greatly between areas limit the market and make it more difficult for producers to comply. The lack of end-user knowledge of the long-term advantages of air barriers, which impacts demand growth, is another major obstacle. Furthermore, the market is fragmented due to competition from other technologies and solutions that provide comparable advantages. Last but not least, the sector struggles with a lack of qualified experts who can install and operate these systems, which can result in ineffective implementation and higher operating expenses.
Impact of COVID-19 on North America Air Barrier Market
The market for air barriers has been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak in a variety of ways. Lockdowns and supply chain interruptions caused construction to temporarily stop in many areas, but the epidemic has also brought attention to the significance of energy-efficient buildings and indoor air quality. Therefore, it is anticipated that when the construction sector recovers and concentrates on sustainable building standards, the need for air barrier systems would increase.
North America Air Barrier Market Key Players:
RPM International Inc, BASF SE, DuPont de Nemours, Inc, WR Meadows, Inc, Carlisle Companies Inc, Mark Beamish Waterproofing, SOPREMA Group, Dryspace, Inc, and 3M Company are just a few of the major market players that are thoroughly examined in this market study along with revenue analysis, market segments, and competitive landscape data.
North America Air Barrier Market Segmentation:
By Membrane Type: Based on the Membrane Type, North America Air Barrier Market is segmented as; Sheet Applied, Fluid Applied.
By Application: Based on the Application, North America Air Barrier Market is segmented as; Masonry, Gypsum Board, Glass, Plywood, Others.
By End Use: Based on the End Use, North America Air Barrier Market is segmented as; Residential, Commercial, Public Infrastructure.
By Region: This research also includes data for United States of America, Canada.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.