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What is Air Leakage TestingThe aim of air tightness testing is to measure the flow of air within a building and identify areas that are experiencing heat loss. Air tightness testing is a legal requirement on new dwellings only. However, if you find your home is draughty, you could be losing up to 30% of your main heating bill through these draughts. The draughts are caused by gaps and cracks in the building fabric and are most likely out of sight. | 
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More DetailsAir tightness testing measures the flow of air within a home. The aim is to identify areas of your home that are experiencing heat loss. These areas of heat loss are increasing your energy consumption and, with it, the amount of money your home is wasting. Air tightness testing can locate these areas, and therefore allow you to make the necessary changes to increase the energy efficiency of your home. This will also lead to financial savings over time. Air leakage is the uncontrolled flow of air through gaps and cracks in the fabric of a building. Improving air tightness in a dwelling can reduce air leakage. The aim of air tightness is to "Build tight, Ventilate right". This means that there are no breaks or gaps in the envelope of the building fabric and there is complete control over the ventilation system within the building. Having an airtight house does not mean there is insufficient air flow, it means there is controlled air flow. The only satisfactory way to measure air tightness is by using blower door test equipment. All new single dwellings will require an air pressure test from 1st July 2008. |
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