TekTalk (December 2011)

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ISSUE

02 December 2011

Information Tech-

TekTalk this issue Statutory requirements P.1 Typical air leakage paths P.2 The printed report P.3 Why is airtightness important? P.4

“The Building Regulations require that air tightness testing is carried out on all new buildings in accordance with the ATTMA TS1 testing procedure”.

WHAT IS AIR TIGHTNESS TESTING?

Air tightness testing is the procedure that quantifies the extent to which buildings ‘leak’ air through their envelopes. Air leakage is a vehicle for heat loss & energy wastage resulting in increased space heating & cooling loads by the constant uncontrolled flow of air through the building fabric. We possess the training, expertise & accreditation through BINDT to carry out the procedure and provide certified results acceptable to Building Control Authorities.

Reducing drafts & heat loss in dwellings...

better energy

AIR TIGHTNESS TESTING IS NOW A STATUTORY REQUIREMENT...


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