Air Tightness Test Glasgow
ERI Energy has successfully carried out countless air tightness tests for Glasgow properties. We have assessed the airtightness for office buildings, retail units, healthcare facilities, supermarkets, aircraft hangars, museums, and more. We have also tested air leakage levels on newly built high-end homes, apartments, bungalows, and other types of residential properties.
Our company is licenced to perform air permeability assessments for properties in the entire United Kingdom. We’re STROMA-accredited and registered with some of the top industry associations, such as ATTMA. In addition, we have a team of trained and certified engineers with many years of experience in assessing buildings’ energy efficiency.
Therefore, we have the knowledge, equipment, and licence to provide professional advice and help related to building airtightness. Whether you want to schedule a residential building’s or commercial building’s air tightness test in Glasgow, we’re ready to help. Our team will work collaboratively with you from the initial consultation up to the end of your property’s test.
Industry-Approved Air Tightness Test in Glasgow
A building’s air tightness test is currently a mandatory requirement in accordance with the UK’s Building Regulations, particularly Part L1A and L2A. It’s an energy audit for all newly built properties and is intended to determine the level of uncontrolled conditioned air leakage from a building. That means the air leakage test measures the amount of cooled or heated air lost through holes, cracks, or other gaps.
The main reason the UK government rolled out these regulations is to ensure modern buildings meet an optimum level of airtightness. This will, in turn, reduce energy wastage, lower energy bills, and most importantly, reduce carbon emissions. As such, an air tightness test in Glasgow is an important part of the SAP calculation process.
When you first contact us, we will allow you to schedule a free consultation with one our skilled engineers. This will allow us to understand the nature and structure of your building. On the actual day of testing your property’s airtightness, we’ll use specific and accurate equipment to record the air temperature, wind speed, barometric pressure, and record the exact dimensions of your building.
Next, we’ll prepare the building for a pressure test. For instance, your property’s chimney, vents, doors, and windows will need to be sealed before the test begins. Also, we’ll place a big fan on the main door. After recording the initial indoor and outdoor pressure, we’ll begin pressurising and later depressurise your building. This will allow us to record the data we need to determine your property’s air leakage or airtightness.
Our team will ensure the test results are recorded in accordance with the legal and industry standard requirements. If the property passes our air tightness in Glasgow, we’ll issue a certificate that will serve as a proof of energy-efficiency and legal compliance. If your building fails the test, we’ll provide detailed information about the areas that deviated from the optimum standards and how to fix such deviations. Contact us today and discuss your property with a professional.
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