Air Testing

Air Testing Derby
Air Tightness

Ensuring Airtightness and Efficiency in Construction

When it comes to construction projects in Derby, ensuring proper airtightness and efficiency is crucial. That’s where Ratio Seven comes in. As a leading provider of air testing services in Derby and throughout the UK, Ratio Seven offers a comprehensive range of solutions to meet the needs of the construction industry

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Air testing Wigan
Air Tightness

Nationwide Air Testing – Next Day Air Permeability & Air Leakage Tests

Airtightness testing in Wigan UK is a mandatory requirement for all new build developments. It’s mandated by Part L of the Building Regulations and helps lower energy bills, saves money on carbon emissions and lessens the environmental impact of the building.

Air testers use blower door testing equipment – basically big fans – to pressurise and depressurise a building, measuring pressure differences over cracks and openings as an indication of how much air escapes through the building fabric.

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Air testing Bristol
Air Tightness

A guide on how to pass an air permeability test

Air permeability testing also referred to as air tightness testing or blower door testing, determines the rate of air leakage per hour per square metre of building envelope area when exposed to a test reference pressure differential across that same envelope of 50 Pa.

Under Building Regulations Part L in the UK, new builds must undergo airtightness testing. The target for achieving an air permeability score of 5 m3h-1m-2 (air permeability rate per hour per square metre of building area at a reference pressure differential of 50 Pa) must be achieved for new buildings.

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Air Tightness Testing Exeter
Air Tightness

Why a new house needs air testing and why its important

When planning to build or renovate your house or business premises, you need to ensure that it is not only fit for purpose but also airtight. The key to this is to carry out an airtightness test to determine if the building is free of any defects that could compromise your safety. If you’re considering doing this in Exeter or in the Devon area, you’ve come to the right place.

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