DocAir Air Barrier Auditing (ABA), ABAA Certified Professionals
Air infiltration and exfiltration are among the largest, most overlooked drivers of energy waste and comfort problems in commercial buildings. An air barrier audit quantifies exactly how much air is moving through your building envelope, and identifies every gap, penetration, and failed seam that is responsible.
DocAir is ABAA-certified, Nashville-based, and has been delivering science-based building diagnostics since 2002. If your commercial property is in Nashville, find the right team.
The DocAir Difference, Science Before Sales
Science Before Sales
Recommendations based solely on objective findings. If the issue is minor and can be resolved independently, we will tell you that transparently.
Barry C. Westbrook, SCIH, PE
The founder is a Senior Certified Industrial Hygienist and Professional Engineer, a certified mold consultant credential no Nashville competitor can match. Learn more on our About page.
Founded 2002
Over 20 years of diagnosing and resolving mold remediation jobs across Nashville and Middle Tennessee, TN.
Building-Science Diagnostics
Infrared thermography, blower door testing, duct fan testing, moisture meters, and mold testing services, tools that find root causes, not just surface symptoms.
Written Warranty
All mold remediation work is backed by a warranty. Post-clearance testing included.
On-Time Guarantee
Project Managers arrive on time and notify you of any scope changes before they happen.
BBB Accredited
BBB Accredited member since 2002, Nashville's licensed mold remediation company with a track record you can verify.
Real Estate Specialist
First call for Nashville-area agents and buyers when inspection reports flag mold, moisture, or air quality concerns.
Why ABAA Certification Matters for Your Project
Not all air barrier inspectors are created equal. Only ABAA-licensed field auditors are authorized to conduct official ABAA Quality Assurance Program audits, and the distinction matters for any project where compliance documentation is required.
The ABAA QAP was specifically designed to manage the risks that occur during air barrier installation, including the risk that an installed system that looks correct is not performing correctly. DocAir's auditors hold ABAA field auditor certification alongside a portfolio of complementary credentials, including LEED, HERS, and expertise in mechanical engineering. When an audit report bears the ABAA certification, it carries weight with designers, general contractors, code officials, and building owners alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an air barrier audit required by the Tennessee building code?
Tennessee's commercial energy code follows ASHRAE 90.1, which requires a continuous air barrier for commercial buildings in Climate Zones 4 and above. Nashville falls within Climate Zone 4. While a formal ABAA QAP audit is a performance-based option rather than a prescriptive mandate in all cases, many designers and general contractors now require it as a condition of contract. Projects pursuing LEED certification also require building enclosure commissioning that includes air barrier verification.
How does air barrier auditing differ from a blower door test?
A blower door test measures total building air leakage as a single number, it tells you how leaky the building is. An air barrier audit goes further: it inspects the installation quality of the air barrier assembly itself, identifies specific locations and causes of air leakage, verifies material and application compliance with specifications, and produces a QAP-compliant documentation package. For commercial buildings, both are often used together for a complete picture.
What happens if the audit finds deficiencies?
We provide air barrier testing and verification services, documenting any installation issues as part of their advisory process and communicating them to the responsible contractor for correction before construction moves forward. DocAir's role is to provide objective documentation, not to perform the repairs, which ensures there is no conflict of interest in the audit findings.
How far from Nashville does DocAir serve?
DocAir serves commercial clients throughout the greater Nashville metropolitan area, including Franklin, Brentwood, Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities. To discuss a project outside this core service area, contact our office at 615-373-2498. We also offer weatherization services and crawl space encapsulation for residential and light commercial properties throughout the region.
Schedule Your Air Barrier Audit
If your commercial building project in Nashville or Franklin requires ABAA-certified air barrier auditing, whether for energy code compliance, LEED certification, or owner verification, DocAir has the credentials, the equipment, and the local expertise to deliver it. Call us at 615-373-2498 or visit docair.com/evaluation to request your evaluation. We have been solving real building problems with real data since 2002, and we are ready to put that experience to work on your project.
