Building Air Tightness Test
What is building air tightness test?
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Air tightness testing is a process in which the building envelope is tested to quantify the air tightness.
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The test measures air leakage rates through a building envelope under controlled pressurization and depressurization.
Function of building air tightness test
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Can see data with figures & numbers for the air flow going through building envelope.
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Can find where leaks happen with data of pressure test and photos of infrared camera.
References
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2015 IECC (International Energy Code Council)
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Air Leakage Test Protocol for Building Envelopes
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ASTM E779 – Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization
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ASTM E1827 – Standard Test Methods for Determining Airtightness of Buildings Using an Orifice Blower Door
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ISO 9972:2006 – Thermal performance of buildings — Determination of air permeability of buildings — Fan pressurization method
Why Delta Inspection Service
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Full complement of consulting services such as planning, specifying, site survey, estimation, 3rd party inspection & testing, and on-site training
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Comprehensive understanding building code & relevant references such as USACE Air Leakage Test Protocol for Building Envelopes, ASTM and ABAA Standard Method for Building Enclosure Airtightness Compliance Testing
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Most reliable equipment & program such as RETROTEC and FLIR
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Services by testing experts who are qualified and ABAA certified