Air Tightness Test Rochdale
One of the UK government’s top objectives is to limit the rate of carbon emissions to the atmosphere. That’s why there are specific environmental standards and building rules that all new dwellings and non-dwellings must adhere to. For instance, there’s a mandatory air tightness test for Rochdale properties. This ensures all new builds match the optimum airtightness level to ensure energy efficiency, ensure the comfort of the occupants, prevent energy loss, and, by extension, reduce the property’s carbon footprint.
At ERI Energy, we have seasoned engineers who have successfully completed countless air leakage tests for both dwellings and non-dwellings in Rochdale and beyond. These professionals use carefully calibrated equipment to pressurise and depressurise buildings and record airflow data. This allows you to accurately determine the level of conditioned air escaping from your property through uncontrolled ventilation. Note that we never make assumptions; we use real numbers.
Beyond our team, ERI Energy is accredited by STROMA and is an audited member of ATTMA. In addition, our air permeability assessment approach adheres to the strict requirements set forth by BS EN standards. Therefore, you can rest assured your building’s air tightness will be assessed by professionals who prioritise quality over everything else.
Best Air Tightness Test Rochdale
To complete an air permeability test, our engineer will need to access your property. We’ll prepare the building for the assessment and set up the door blower equipment (a fan) on the main external door. All controlled ventilation openings should be sealed, including windows, doors, vents, chimneys, and more. Note that our team will help with the site preparation.
Now that your property is ready for an air tightness test in Rochdale, we’ll use the fan to pressurise or depressurise the building to achieve the recommended pressure differential. An anemometer will help us record the pressure inside the building and the pressure outside. Next, we will determine how hard the fan needs to work to create and maintain the pressure difference.
Various readings will be taken at different pressure levels. Note that we will consider other factors such as wind speed, air temperature, exact dimensions of your building, and more. Then, our engineer will calculate your building’s airtightness. The test results will be recorded in cubic metres of lost conditioned air per hour per square metre of the building’s envelope.
Why is the Air Tightness Test Important?
Did you know that your building’s air tightness affects its energy consumption and efficiency? When your property has optimal air tightness, it limits any uncontrolled indoor air leakage. This reduces the load on your indoor HVAC system. It also lowers the overall energy demand, operational carbon emissions, and, most importantly, your energy bills.
However, you consider your building’s ventilation and the desired level of airtightness to achieve and maintain acceptable indoor air quality. Proper balance between airtightness and ventilation can prevent the accumulation of various pollutants such as VOCs. ERI Energy is a top-rated UK company that helps property owners determine and improve their buildings’ energy efficiency through proper air tightness testing in the UK.
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