Air Tightness Test Nelson
National statistics show that in 2023, the total new construction output in the UK increased by 4.2%, hitting a record high of £139,029 million. Considering an air tightness test in Nelson and the entire United Kingdom is a mandatory requirement under Part L of the Building Regulations, property owners should consult ERI Energy to ensure their buildings are meeting all regulatory requirements.
In April 2002, the United Kingdom government rolled out new Building Regulations to enforce industry-acceptable building standards. An air tightness testing is required for both dwellings and non-dwellings, in addition to the specific requirements outlined in Part L of the UK’s Building Requirements section 1 and Section B.
Air Tightness Test for Nelson Buildings
You’re probably wondering how you can get an accurate air tightness test for your building. To maximise the chances of achieving detailed and reliable air tightness test results, you must choose a reputable tester with experience in planning and preparing buildings for air permeability tests. At ERI Energy, we have been helping Nelson property owners determine their buildings’ air permeability levels for more than a decade.
An air leakage test helps determine the level of air leaking in cubic metres per square metre of your property’s internal surface. Thus, this test determines the amount of air that could be escaping through cracks and structural flaws in your property. As mentioned earlier, having an airtight building means less amount of energy will be lost through leakage of conditioned air.
To perform an air tightness test on Nelson buildings, our team requires access to an empty building. They will prepare the property for testing by sealing all air vents, chimney, and other intentional openings or ventilation. Next, we use blower door testing equipment, like fans, to pressurise the property and note the pressure difference.
We will depressurize the building to a pressure of -60Pa or lower. Our team uses an anemometer to determine the external and internal pressure as well as how hard the fan will need to work to ensure the pressure difference remains constant. This will help determine the rate of air leakage or air tightness of your property.
The Best Time for an Air Tightness Test in Nelson
Before you get our team to perform an air tightness test, it’s important for your property to be complete. While it might seem a lot of work, all walls, doors, skirting, windows, lighting, and switches must be completed before you get the building tested for air leakage. You may also need to get your building’s Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) score, as it will set a clear target for the air tightness test.
The good news is that the air tightness testers and ERI Energy will handle the entire process for you. Just request a free consultation and later set a convenient date for your property’s test. Note that ERI Energy is a STROMA-accredited company with many years of experience in performing an air tightness test in Nelson and across the United Kingdom.
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