Air Tightness Test Edinburgh.
Did you know your new building should undergo an air tightness test in Edinburgh? According to the Approved Document L, this is a mandatory test for all new dwellings and non-dwellings. While your building may be insulated well, it’s still important to measure your building’s air permeability by a certified company.
To ensure we take the shortest period possible without compromising on the quality of the test, we have a comprehensive site readiness checklist. This empowers us to prevent delays by ensuring your building is ready for an air permeability test before the actual assessment begins. In addition, our engineers have access to the equipment they need and follow specific steps to complete the test.
Why Schedule an Air Tightness Test in Edinburgh?
If you intend to buy or build a house or commercial property in the UK, you might be wondering whether you require an air tightness test. This air leakage assessment determines how tightly your roof and walls seal against air loss. The test also determines how easily unheated air from the outside environment can enter your building.
During the air permeability test, all doors and windows that lead to the outside must be securely closed, while all indoor doors must be left open. The testing process cannot affect your furniture by the test, but small items that cannot withstand pressurization and depressurization should be removed or held down. Remember, our team will handle the entire process of preparing your building for the air tightness test.
One of the main reasons property owners subject their buildings to air permeability tests is to ensure they stay compliant with the UK’s Building Regulations. In the past one and half decades, the UK government has rolled out strict rules related to the construction and maintenance of dwellings and non-dwellings. That’s why it’s mandatory to assess a building’s air tightness before you hand it over to a buyer or a client.
For those who are planning to construct new buildings, our team can help ensure the initial design supports the highest possible level of air tightness. The lower the amount of air that seeps into or leaks out of your property, the better. Therefore, with proper initial property design, you can ensure your building has the highest possible level of air tightness.
Basically, an air leakage test is similar to a pressure assessment. The only difference is that during the air tightness test, we focus on assessing the amount of air that leaks out of your building. Keep in mind that you cannot perform an air tightness test on your own. Allow a licenced technician to measure your building’s level of air permeability.
We issue a certificate if a building passes the test. The certificate will serve as proof that your building is energy efficient. In our experience, potential buyers or occupiers often ask for this certificate. Therefore, acquiring it can improve your building’s market value. Besides, you’ll be positively contributing to the nationwide goal minimal carbon emissions.
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