Frequent Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Find below a list of common frequently asked questions about Air Permeability Testing.
What is required for an Air Tightness Test?
- Floor Plans and Section Drawings
- Site Address and Contact
- A copy of the Design-stage SAP report for dwellings
- A copy of the Design-stage BRUKL report for buildings other than dwellings i.e retail units
When do I know when I am ready for an Air Tightness Test?
- We will carry out the air tightness test once the unit is past the second fix stage and the following
elements within the unit are completed: - All walls are finished, including cladding, windows and doors.
- Skirting boards are fitted and sealed around
- Sockets and lights are fitted and completed, in some cases caulked around (mention potty pads)
- All plumbing work is completed and gaps or holes around the service pipes are sealed.
- Leakage around the door frame, threshold and window boards are sealed.
What am I allowed to temporarily seal for an Air Tightness Test?
Background trickle ventialtors, passive ventilation systems and any permanently designed uncontrolled natural ventilation (such as a chimney flue). Mechanical ventilation and air conditioning systems should be turned off and isolated.
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