Energy - Air Tightness Testing (Blowerdoor)

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Energy - Air Tightness Testing (Blowerdoor)

University of Salford
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Aims

The requirement of an air tightness rating of structures is outlined under L1 of the Building Regulations 2006 and is important part in ensuring that buildings perform more energy efficiently.  

This 3 day course, taught at the groundbreaking Energy House – a terraced house built within a lab at the University of Salford – will teach the essential competencies needed to construct a blowerdoor and perform efficient Air Tightness Testing.

All equipment will be provided and participants will be instructed how to use the equipment, software packages and operate all the Blowerdoor apparatus.  Inspection techniques will include guidelines of how and when to use complimentary instruments su…

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Aims

The requirement of an air tightness rating of structures is outlined under L1 of the Building Regulations 2006 and is important part in ensuring that buildings perform more energy efficiently.  

This 3 day course, taught at the groundbreaking Energy House – a terraced house built within a lab at the University of Salford – will teach the essential competencies needed to construct a blowerdoor and perform efficient Air Tightness Testing.

All equipment will be provided and participants will be instructed how to use the equipment, software packages and operate all the Blowerdoor apparatus.  Inspection techniques will include guidelines of how and when to use complimentary instruments such as moisture sensors, smoke guns etc. 

The theory element of the course will focus on standards and data collection techniques and how to deliver an effective report. There will also be a practical session using the Energy house.

There will be a course exam on day 3 of the course. Delegates need to pass the exam to achieve certification. 

Objectives

Course content

The course will explore a range of topics including:

  • The key elements of a blowerdoor setup, test and reporting mechanisms;
  • The latest legislation on air leakage in relation to structures
  • A full overview of the advantages and limitations of the technology
  • A practical test on a domestic building
  • Correct procedure to ensure the building is sealed
  • How to pre-test and ensure correct area and volume measurements are obtained
  • Software and data input to identify correct leakage rates
  • How to determine effective leakage areas
  • Production of an actual test report
  • End of course exam
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