If you’re a developer working on a construction of new build homes of any size, air tightness testing is an essential requirement to comply with Part L of Building Regulations. Air tightness testing or air permeability testing as it’s also known, determines how efficient the homes in your development project will be. Discover all you…
Working from home has become the norm for a lot of people across the UK, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Recent statistics show that in April 2020, 46.6% of people that were employed in the UK did at least some work at home. With the UK in another lockdown at the beginning of 2021, lots…
When it comes to new home development, sustainability, energy efficiency and eco friendly housing is now one of the most important factors to home buyers. With homes being the cause of a large proportion of carbon emissions, the government is introducing even more schemes to ensure that new build homes are as environmentally friendly and…
With energy efficiency becoming a huge focus for the UK government, homeowners and businesses are increasingly looking for ways to not only save money on energy costs, but to help reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. Businesses of all sizes tend to use more energy throughout the day, whether you work in an office and…
With climate change becoming a more prominent issue that is being discussed around the world and the UK government putting in place measures to reduce carbon emissions, assessing your carbon footprint is extremely important. Homes are some of the worst offenders for producing harmful emissions that contribute to climate change, so doing your bit to…
If you’re constantly feeling draughts of cold or warm air in your home and that some rooms struggle to maintain a regular temperature, then there’s a very good chance that you have an air leak. Whilst this is quite a common issue and can be simple to fix, it can have a negative impact on…
The best temperature for your home is very subjective and can differ based on a range of metrics, such as how efficient your home is, how big it is and the age of the people living there. However, to help you understand the most efficient way to heat your home and the recommended ideal temperature…
At Falcon Energy our engineers will be able to take you through the process and ensure the property we’re testing is fully prepared for optimal testing. However, it’s important you understand what this involves and how you can plan ahead for your appointment. What is air tightness testing? Air tightness or air permeability testing is…
There are lots of things to consider when extending your home, such as planning permission, building regulations and SAP calculations, but one of the most important things you should prioritise is energy efficiency. Not only will creating an energy efficient extension save you money on household bills, it will also increase the value of your…
Air tightness testing or permeability testing, is the process of testing a building for any air leaks and if so, measuring the total air lost from these leaks. In order for a building to pass an air tightness test, it needs to have an air permeability rating of 10m3/h/m2 or lower. Who is it for?…
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