US Air & Water Barriers

US air and water barrier demand is projected to increase 3.7% per year to $8.4 billion in 2029. Growth will be supported by an increase in building construction activity, most notably rising single-family housing starts, along with a greater focus on energy efficiency and moisture control in a variety of structures.

This report covers the US air and water barrier market by installation method, material, product, and market. Demand is presented in square feet, linear feet, and US dollars.

Sales by installation method are presented for:

  •     Mechanically attached
  •     Self-adhered
  •     Liquid-applied

Sales by product are presented for:

  •     Waterproofing
  •     Water-Resistive & Air Barriers
  •     Flashing

Sales by market are presented for:

  •     Residential
  •     Commercial
  •     Infrastructure

Sales by material are presented for:

  •     Plastic
  •     Asphaltic
  •     Rubber
  •     Metal
  •     Cementitious
  •     Bentonite

Scope of the report:

This report analyzes the scope, size, and growth of the US air and water barrier market, including key trends in materials, installation methods, products, and markets. Historical data are provided for 2014, 2019, and 2024 for demand, with forecasts for 2029 and 2034. In addition, annual historical and forecast data is provided for selected time series. Data are provided in US dollars, square feet, and linear feet. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their US market share.


1. Executive Summary
2. Short-Term Analysis
Economic Forecast
Short-Term Construction Outlook
Short-Term Air & Water Barriers Industry Trends
3. Overview
Study Scope
Historical Market Trends & Growth Drivers
Products Overview
Demand by Market
Markets Overview
Residential Buildings
Commercial Buildings
Infrastructure
Installation Trends
Demand by Installation Method
Self-Adhered Barriers
Mechanically Attached Barriers
Liquid-Applied Barriers
Materials Trends
Pricing & Inflation Impact
4. Factors Impacting Air & Water Barrier Demand
Building Construction Outlook
Importance of the Building Envelope
Building Codes & Regulations
Climate & Weather
Sustainability Initiatives
Recycling & Recycled Content
Energy Efficiency
Health Considerations
5. Waterproofing Products
Scope & Product Description
Products
Demand by Product
Waterproofing Membranes (Sheets)
Waterproofing Coatings
Materials Trends
Installation Trends
Markets & Applications
Below-Grade vs. Above-Grade
New Product Development
Suppliers
6. Water-Resistive & Air Barriers
Scope & Product Description
Products
Demand by Product
Synthetic Underlayment
Building (House) Wrap & Building Paper
Asphaltic Felt
Asphaltic Damp Proofing
Materials Trends
Installation Trends
Markets & Applications
New Product Development
Suppliers
7. Flashing
Scope & Product Description
Products
Demand by Product
Rigid Flashing
Flashing Tape
Liquid Flashing
Materials Trends
Installation Trends
Markets & Applications
New Product Development
Suppliers
8. Above-Grade Applications
Application Scope & Description
Product Trends
Materials Trends
Installation Trends
Market Trends (Residential, Commercial, & Infrastructure)
Applications
Demand by Application
Roofing
Exterior Walls
Windows & Doors
Infrastructure
Suppliers
9. Below-Grade Applications
Application Scope & Description
Product Trends
Materials Trends
Installation Trends
Market Trends (Residential, Commercial, & Infrastructure)
Suppliers
10. Industry Structure
Key Findings & Industry Composition
Market Share
Mergers & Acquisitions
List of Industry Participants
11. Appendix
Report Details
Definitions
Abbreviations
Freedonia Methodology
Study-Specific Methodology
Data Changes from Previous Version
Sources
Associations & Agencies
Related Studies & Reports
Macroeconomic Assumptions
Economic Environment
Demographics
Building Construction
Residential Building Construction
Residential Improvements & Repairs
Commercial Building Construction
Commercial Building Improvements & Repairs
Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures
Housing Starts
Housing Stock
List of Tables
2. Short-Term Analysis
Table 2-1. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 2-2. Construction Expenditures, 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 2-3. Annual Air & Water Barrier Demand by Market & Product, 2022 – 2026 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Table 3-1. Air & Water Barrier Demand, 2014 – 2024 (million dollars)
Table 3-2. Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-3. Annual Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-4. Air & Water Barrier Demand by Market, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-5. Annual Air & Water Barrier Demand by Market, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-6. Residential Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-7. Annual Residential Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-8. Commercial Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-9. Annual Commercial Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-10. Infrastructure Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-11. Annual Infrastructure Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-12. Air & Water Barrier Demand by Installation Method, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-13. Annual Air & Water Barrier Demand by Installation Method, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-14. Self-Adhered Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-15. Annual Self-Adhered Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-16. Mechanically Attached Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-17. Annual Mechanically Attached Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-18. Liquid-Applied Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-19. Annual Liquid-Applied Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-20. Air & Water Barrier Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 3-21. Annual Air & Water Barrier Demand by Material, 2021 – 2028 (million dollars)
Table 3-22. Selected Air & Water Barrier Product Prices, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (dollars per square foot & dollars per linear foot)
Table 3-23. Annual Selected Air & Water Barrier Product Prices, 2021 – 2028 (dollars per square foot & dollars per linear foot)
4. Factors Impacting Air & Water Barrier Demand
Table 4-1. Building Construction Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
5. Waterproofing Products
Table 5-1. Waterproofing Product Demand by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 5-2. Waterproofing Membrane (Sheet) Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 5-3. Waterproofing Coating Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 5-4. Waterproofing Product Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 5-5. Waterproofing Product Demand by Installation Method, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 5-6. Waterproofing Product Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 5-7. Waterproofing Product Demand: Above-Grade vs Below-Grade, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
6. Water-Resistive & Air Barriers
Table 6-1. Water-Resistive & Air Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 6-2. Synthetic Underlayment Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 6-3. Building (House) Wrap Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 6-4. Building Paper Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 6-5. Asphalt Felt Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 6-6. Asphaltic Damp Proofing Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million square feet)
Table 6-7. Water-Resistive & Air Barrier Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 6-8. Water-Resistive & Air Barrier Demand by Installation Method, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 6-9. Water-Resistive & Air Barrier Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
7. Flashing
Table 7-1. Flashing Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million linear feet)
Table 7-2. Rigid Flashing Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million linear feet)
Table 7-3. Flashing Tape Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million linear feet)
Table 7-4. Flashing Tape Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 7-5. Liquid Flashing Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars & million linear feet)
Table 7-6. Flashing Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 7-7. Flashing Demand by Installation Method, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 7-8. Flashing Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
8. Above-Grade Applications
Table 8-1. Above-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 8-2. Above-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 8-3. Above-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Installation Method, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 8-4. Above-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 8-5. Above-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
9. Below-Grade Applications
Table 9-1. Below-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Product, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 9-2. Below-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Material, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 9-3. Below-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Installation Method, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
Table 9-4. Below-Grade Air & Water Barrier Demand by Market & Application, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million dollars)
10. Industry Structure
Table 10-1. Selected Mergers & Acquisitions
Table 10-2. Selected Industry Participants
11. Appendix
Table 11-1. Relevant Industry Codes
Table 11-2. Relevant HS Codes
Table 11-3. Abbreviations & Acronyms Used in Study
Table 11-4. Macroeconomic Indicators, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars)
Table 11-5. Population & Households, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million persons)
Table 11-6. Building Construction Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 11-7. Residential Building Construction Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 11-8. Residential Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 11-9. Commercial Building Construction Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 11-10. Commercial Building Improvement & Repair Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 11-11. Nonbuilding Construction Expenditures, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (billion 2017 dollars & billion dollars)
Table 11-12. New Housing Indicators, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034
Table 11-13. Housing Stock by Type, 2014, 2019, 2024, 2029, & 2034 (million units)
List of Figures
1. Executive Summary
Figure 1-1. US Air & Water Barriers Market
2. Short-Term Analysis
Figure 2-1. Annual Air & Water Barrier Demand, 2022 – 2026 (million dollars)
3. Overview
Figure 3-1. Air & Water Barriers: Product Examples
Figure 3-2. Air & Water Barrier Demand, 2000 – 2024 (million dollars)
4. Factors Impacting Air & Water Barrier Demand
Figure 4-1. Building Construction Expenditures, 2014 – 2034 (billion 2017 dollars)
5. Waterproofing Products
Figure 5-1. Waterproofing Products: Examples
6. Water-Resistive & Air Barriers
Figure 6-1. Water-Resistive & Air Barriers: Product Examples
7. Flashing
Figure 7-1. Flashing: Product Examples
10. Industry Structure
Figure 10-1. US Air & Water Barrier Market Share by Company, 2024 (billion dollars)
Figure 10-2. US Air & Water Barrier Market: Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 10-3. US Air & Water Barrier Market: Second Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 10-4. US Air & Water Barrier Market: Third Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 10-5. US Air & Water Barrier Market: Fourth Leading Supplier, 2024
Figure 10-6. US Air & Water Barrier Market: Fifth Leading Supplier, 2024
11. Appendix
Figure 11-1. New Housing Square Footage by Housing Type, 2009 – 2024
Figure 11-2. Housing Stock: Share by Year of Construction, 2024 (percent)

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