Chiltern Dynamics has produced a further free technical information sheet to assist designers, builders and developers to pass the air tightness test, now compulsory under Approved Document L – Conservation of Fuel & Power of the England & Wales Building Regulations. The regulations apply to most new buildings, including large extensions to existing non-dwellings.
TI-0809: Achieving Air Tightness - in Buildings will help identify potential areas of air leakage and how to prevent them. The regulatory requirements themselves are covered in more detail in Technical Information Sheet TI-0808: Air Tightness Testing.
Air tightness Testing Explained training day at its High Wycombe headquarters on 5th June 2008. Cost is £125 + VAT for TRADA members and £145 + VAT for non-members. Group discounts are offered. For more information telephone 01494 569800 or email cd@chilterndynamics.co.uk .
PDF: Air tightness: invaluable guide from Chiltern Dynamics