Since 2006, all new domestic and non-domestic buildings must undergo airtightness testing to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs.
So you need air testing Luton, but how do we perform your test? Conducting an air tightness test involves attaching blower door testing equipment to an exterior opening in order to pressurise the building and measure pressure differences that can identify problem areas within it.
This can also help prevent drafts and condensation problems on your property. To test it, we place a fan into an opening in the building (usually a doorway).
The fan can adjust its speed to alter the pressure differential between the outside and inside of a building, giving an air permeability rate in m3h-1m-2 (m3 per hour, per square metre of envelope area that can be measured).
Why You Need Air Testing For New Builds
Air leakage in buildings is a widespread issue that can be caused by gaps and spaces within the fabric of a building. This can lead to poor performance and energy loss from your system.
A building’s air permeability rate can be measured by pressurising it with a fan and then depressurising it with a pressure difference. Measuring this difference in air flow determines how much air has been lost. The lower the air change rate, the tighter the structure is.
Why Air Testing Important in Luton
Air testing is an essential tool for assessing how much air leaks exist in a building’s fabric (also known as its envelope). This information helps determine how energy efficient a structure is and how comfortable occupants feel in their space.
Utilising this data, designers can design for effective ventilation and air quality while cutting costs associated with heating and cooling. Furthermore, it helps identify performance issues like condensation or black mould growth that may exist.
Airtightness is a legal requirement for residential and commercial buildings, under Part L of the building regulations. This means that certain percentages of new homes and other structures must undergo testing prior to completion in order to meet these regulations.
How We Carry Out An Airtightness Test
In conclusion, it’s wise to ensure your building meets the most current energy efficiency standards. An airtight ad hoc test can help guarantee that your property will be a comfortable place to live or work in. We conduct these tests regularly for commercial and domestic clients in Luton and its surrounding areas.
We use state-of-the-art equipment to conduct an exhaustive airtightness assessment and provide you with all of the necessary documentation to keep your building compliant for years into the future.
What’s great about working with us is that we can get to work quickly and efficiently, so you can enjoy all the advantages of having a well-maintained building. If you require further details or are ready to book an airtightness test, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.
Commercial air testing is a mandatory requirement in England and Scotland for residential and commercial buildings of certain dimensions. It helps to guarantee energy efficiency and comfort within a building.
Air leakage is an issue that can have a significant impact on energy costs, heat reduction, CO2 emissions and draughts in buildings. Furthermore, it poses a concern for occupants who may feel uncomfortable if the indoor air quality is inadequate.
At Ratio Seven, we conduct air permeability tests on residential and commercial buildings to measure how much uncontrolled air escapes through their fabric. The result is measured in m3/h/m2, or metres 3 of air per hour per square metre of the building – a standard measurement used for ATTMA certification.
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