Air Tightness Tests

Who needs an Air Tightness Test Certificate?

From the 1st of July 2008 all new single dwellings will require an air pressure test. The aim of this new building regulation is to measure the airflow within a building and identify areas that may lead to unacceptable heat loss.

What has Air tightness to do with buildings and their energy useage?

Excessive and uncontrolled air movement through flaws in a buildings fabric can lead to excessive heat loss and increased energy bills. A well constructed and mechanically ventilated building will create a comfortable living quarters with reduced energy costs compared to similar sized buildings using traditional natural ventilation methods.

The only way to ensure a building is constructed and ventilated correctly is by using a Blower Door Test rig and qualified personnel to operate it.

My house is already built. What can an Air Tightness Test do for my home?

If your home is draughty and takes a long time to heat up and your heating bills appear excessive then an Air Tightness Test and report will highlight the areas of your home that require attention.

When dealing with an Existing home BSCS combine the Air Tightness test procedure with a thermal imaging report to give the home owner a visual record with which to show their home improvement requirements.

This report is a perfect aid to contractors and tradesmen alike it also ensures that work carried out by such people can be examined after upgrade work. This ensures all home improvements are carried out to a satisfactory standard and BSCS will carry out a before and after works report at a very competitive rate.