Air Testing
Leicestershire

Procedure of the Air Permeability Testing Visit

Air permeability testing is a crucial step in evaluating a building’s energy efficiency and airtightness. Our recent visit to Knaptoft adhered to a systematic procedure to ensure accurate results:

1. Initial Assessment:

• One of our experienced air testing professionals arrived in Knaptoft, setting the stage for the assessment.
• The objectives and goals of the air permeability testing were defined, tailoring the procedure to the specific context of Knaptoft.

2. Equipment Setup:

• Cutting-edge airtightness monitoring equipment, meticulously calibrated to UK standards, was put into place.
• This included blower doors and pressure gauges, essential for conducting precise tests.

3. Building Assessment:

• The building or structure under examination in Knaptoft was thoroughly assessed to identify potential leakage points.
• These points included doors, windows, ventilation systems, and any other openings in the building envelope.

4. Testing Process:

• A blower door was installed in a doorway of the building, creating a controlled pressure difference between the interior and exterior.
• The equipment measured the rate of air leakage at various pressure levels, providing valuable data on the building’s airtightness.

5. Data Collection and Analysis:

• Throughout the testing process, data on air infiltration rates and leakage points were meticulously recorded.
• The collected data was subjected to comprehensive analysis, assessing the building’s compliance with UK building regulations, including Part L, and its readiness for Future Home Standards.