TI-0808: Air Tightness Testing


Air Tightness Testing Technical Information Sheet

Explanation of Part L requirements for air tightness testing of buildings, including:

  • What is air tightness testing?
  • Why is air tightness testing important?
  • The air tightness testing process
  • Part L air tightness regulatory requirements


PDF: TI-0808: Air Tightness Testing

TI-0912: Acoustic Testing - Achieving Compliance


Acoustic Testing Technical Information Sheet

Guide to achieving acoustic compliance for Approved Document E within new buildings and buildings formed by a material change of use, including:

  • Testing regime
  • Sound insulation testing process
  • Actions following a failed test
  • Construction types and common site issues


PDF: TI-0912: Acoustic Testing - Achieving Compliance

TI-1008: Air Tightness Testing (Incorporating ADL 2010 Revisions)


ADL 2010 Revisions to Air Tightness Testing Technical Information Sheet

Explanation of Part L requirements for air tightness testing of buildings, incorporating the 2010 revisions:

  • Air tightness: background and regulation
  • What air tightness level must be achieved?
  • Which buildings need to be tested?
  • The air tightness testing process
  • What happens if the test result fails to meet the target air permeability
  • Summary of changes between ADL 2006 & 2010


PDF: TI-1008: Air Tightness Testing (Incorporating ADL 2010 Revisions)

TI-0809: Achieving Air Tightness - In Buildings


Achieving Air Tightness Testing Technical Information Sheet

Guide to achieving air tightness within dwellings and non-dwellings, including:

  • Considerations
  • Common air leakage/infiltration path


PDF: TI-0809: Achieving Air Tightness - In Buildings

TI-0805: Thermal Simulation, Certification and Energy Ratings


Thermal Simulation, Certification and Energy Ratings Technical Information Sheet

Proving thermal performance of windows and doors to comply with Part L:

  • Requirements
  • Proving performance
  • Thermal simulation
  • Window Energy Ratings (and labels)
  • Verification and certification


PDF: TI-0805: Thermal Simulation, Certification and Energy Ratings

Secured By Design DVD


Secured By Design DVD

Chiltern Dynamics has produced a 20 minute DVD explaining the Secured By Design test requirements for doors and windows.

The DVD covers:

  • Windows - BS 7950
  • Doorsets - PAS 23 and PAS 24


This DVD is available free of charge.

For your copy please contact us with your address.

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