It is a Legal Requirement
Under the 2006 Revision to Part L1A of the Building Regulations, it is a mandatory requirement, not just guidance,
to conduct air tightness testing on a sample set of new dwellings.
The Building Control body is unable to provide a Completion Certificate without the necessary air tightness testing results which we can provide.
Benefits to the end-user
Reduced heating bills- lack of air tightness can increase heating costs substantially,
with energy prices rising continually this is an important issue.
Reduced air permeability results in reduced heating energy use and is a competitive advantage.
Increased comfort - too much air leakage leads to unnecessary heat loss and discomfort to the occupants from cold draughts.
Reduced Environmental impact
Heating homes involves burning fossil fuels and producing CO2 emissions.
CO2 is a greenhouse gas and therefore contributes to global warming. The purpose of reducing air permeability is to reduce CO2 emissions.
Latest technology utilised to ensure accurate test results
