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Residential Air Tightness Testing

ENSUVA provides independent air tightness testing, air permeability measurement, and compliance verification services for residential new-build and retrofit projects throughout Ireland.

Testing & Assessment

  • Residential Air Tightness Testing

  • Air Permeability Measurement

  • Building Envelope Leakage Assessment

  • Air Leakage Pathway Identification

  • Pre-Completion Compliance Testing

  • Existing Dwelling Air Tightness Evaluation

Scope of Service

Compliance & Technical Support

  • Technical Guidance Document Part L Compliance

  • Air Tightness Test Certification

  • BER Assessment Data Support

  • Airtightness Improvement Guidance

  • New-Build Compliance Verification

  • Retrofit Performance Evaluation Support

Testing & Certification Process

2. On-Site Air Tightness Test

Execution of calibrated air permeability testing in accordance with applicable testing standards.

1. Initial Project Review

Review of project documentation, drawings, specifications, and air tightness performance requirements.

3. Leakage Identification & Analysis

Assessment of building envelope performance and identification of significant air leakage pathways.

4. Certification & Compliance Reporting

Issue of air tightness test certification and compliance documentation for regulatory and project requirements.

Typical Project Types

Asset Owners

Air tightness testing to verify building envelope performance, support compliance obligations, and identify opportunities for performance improvement.

Property Purchasers

Independent air permeability assessment to provide additional insight into building fabric performance and potential remedial requirements.

New Developments

Air tightness testing and certification to satisfy Technical Guidance Document Part L requirements and project completion obligations.

Retrofit Projects

Building envelope performance verification supporting fabric upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and deep retrofit projects.

Certification & Regulatory Compliance

ENSUVA provides technical support relating to residential air tightness testing, certification, building envelope performance, and Part L compliance requirements.

  • Air Tightness Test Certification

  • Technical Guidance Document Part L Compliance

  • Air Permeability Verification for New Dwellings

  • Building Envelope Performance Assessment

  • Air Leakage Identification and Remediation Guidance

  • BER Assessment Data Support

  • Deep Retrofit Air Tightness Verification

  • An air tightness test measures the amount of uncontrolled air leakage through a building envelope and quantifies overall air permeability performance.

  • Air tightness testing is commonly required to demonstrate compliance with Technical Guidance Document Part L and associated building energy performance requirements.

  • A calibrated fan system is installed in an external doorway to pressurise and depressurise the building while measuring air leakage rates.

  • Most residential air tightness tests can be completed within a few hours, depending on dwelling size, complexity, and site conditions.

Residential Air Tightness Testing FAQs

  • Windows, doors, ventilation openings, and service penetrations should be prepared in accordance with testing requirements before the assessment is undertaken.

  • Air leakage pathways can be identified and remedial measures recommended before retesting where necessary.

  • Air tightness results may be incorporated into BER calculations where appropriate and can influence overall building energy performance outcomes.

  • Air tightness testing can establish a baseline performance level, identify areas of uncontrolled leakage, and help verify the effectiveness of retrofit measures.

Residential Air Tightness Testing Enquiry

ENSUVA provides residential air tightness services supporting building performance, energy assessment, certification, regulatory compliance, retrofit strategy, and technical consultancy requirements for residential properties throughout Ireland.

Submit project details to request an assessment, consultancy review, certification support, compliance guidance, or technical advice relating to this service.