Air testing is a major component of the part L of the building regulations. Part L has been put in place to control the insulation values of buildings. It deals with the size of your doors, windows and other openings. It is also in place to monitor the air permeability of a structure and to check the heating efficiency of the building. It puts regulations in place regarding the insulation that should be used and checks heating appliance and systems installed are up to standard. This is done to ensure that your appliances are efficient and do not consume too much energy. In short, Part L of the building regulations deals with energy, its uses, and implementing ways to conserve it.
Most homes and businesses are powered by fossil fuels like gas but new residential homes are designed and built in a manner that allows them to be less dependent on fossil fuel power.
Air testing is a way to measure your home’s efficiency with regards to fuel consumption. It works on a simple principle i.e. an air tight building will warm up quickly, and will stay warmer for longer. This in-turn reduces the amount of energy consumed to heat a building and will help us save fossil fuels. Air leakage testing also reduces carbon emissions and helps to conserve the environment. An average home requires a considerable amount of heat energy to keep it warm during the winter. So by having an air test you can conserve resources and also save money.
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