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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Transcript The Ultimate Guide to Air Tightness Testing What is it? Air tightness testing is the recognised method used to measure the total air lost through leaks in the building. How to pass? To pass an air tightness test, a property needs an air permeability rating lower than 10m3/h/m2. Who needs it? All new build or…
If you’re building a new domestic property or commercial property of a certain size, it will need to undergo air tightness testing (also known as air permeability testing or air pressure testing) to comply with Part F of Building Regulations. Air tightness testing assesses the building’s ‘air permeability’, checking for air leakage through gaps, holes…
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