Air Tightness Test Lancaster
Are you a house builder, property developer, or planning a new building? We’ll help you conduct a comprehensive air tightness test in Lancaster whilst eliminating the confusion and stress associated with this process. After the test, we’ll provide a comprehensive test report that details all possible leaks and any areas that require improvement.
ERI Energy is a STROMA-accredited and SAP-accredited company that provides an air tightness test for buildings in Lancaster and other cities or regions across the United Kingdom. Over the past decade, we have been providing energy-efficient solutions across the country, helping households and other property types lower their energy bills by improving overall energy efficiency.
Does Your Lancaster Building Require an Air Tightness Test?
An air tightness test or air leakage assessment is a government requirement for all newly built properties. The test determines the amount of indoor air that leaks into the outside environment. Air leakage from a building shouldn’t be confused with ventilation. Air leakage often occurs through gaps, holes, and cracks in a building. Note that such leakage isn’t visible or obvious, which is why you should let a professional assess the level of air leakage in your property.
It’s worth mentioning that air leakage can lead to significant energy loss and lower energy efficiency of your residential or commercial property. Thus, a building with the right level of air tightness requires less energy to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature compared to a building that has a significant level of air leakage.
In addition, a building – whether residential or commercial – with the recommended air tightness has a lower carbon footprint compared to one with poor air tightness. Besides, lower energy loss means your property uses less energy, which translates to lower annual and monthly energy bills. Therefore, getting your building tested for air tightness is an important step in assessing the current efficiency of your property and making the right upgrades to improve its air tightness.
Best Air Tightness Test in Lancaster.
As mentioned previously, a building’s air permeability test is a mandatory requirement in accordance with the current UK building regulations. The test must be performed by a certified professional and with the right equipment. At ERI Energy, we have the experts and the right tools to perform accurate air leakage assessments.
Before we begin the air permeability test, the passive ventilation in your property should be sealed temporarily. For instance, we will seal all vents as well as the chimney. We’ll also close all intentional openings on your building’s envelope. For example, all windows and external doors should be closed, while internal doors should stay open.
Our air testers will then install a fan (blower door testing equipment) to pressurize your property and record the pressure difference (internal and external pressure). The external pressure will push air into your building through holes and cracks. This will help us determine the air leakage or air tightness of your building. Contact us today and schedule a free consultation.
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