Airtight & Noisecheck Ltd

AIR. PERMEABILITY OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE REPORT

TEST METHOD AND PROCEDURE

Method

Prior to testing the average of positive and negative values recorded over 60 seconds were averaged to ensure that the pressure difference between external and internal did not exceed +1- 5Pa.

Measurements of airflow rates and corresponding indoor outdoor pressure difference over a range of fan flows were taken and recorded. This was by pressurisingldepressurising the building using a calibrated fan which was fitted to the main entrance of the unit/dwelling.

Post testing, the averages of positive and negative values recorded over 60 seconds were averaged to ensure that the pressure difference between external and internal did not exceed +/- SPa.

The test was conducted in accordance with ATTMA TSI adopting method B ofBS EN 13829:2001.

The air leakage rate V L, can be calculated using equation (8).

V L = C L (the induced pressure difference, in Pa) C L is the air leakage coefficient, in m3 / (h.Pa)

C L = C env (Pe/Poj l-n from BS EN 13829 (Page 12)

Procedure

Once the engineer is satisfied with the weather conditions, wind speed and has established the static pressure readings from the building and the external environment pressure levels do not exceed +1- SPa, prior to switching on fans and pressurising equipment.

The building was pressurisedl depressurised to a difference in excess of SOPa to the outside. Measurements of flow and pressure were recorded on at least 10 different pressures, by using a hand held micro-manometer and recorded on the engineer's job sheet. The manometer also has the function to calculate the leakage using averages across the readings.

In order to meet the current building regulation requirement your 'ASSUMED' Air Permeability used in calculating your Dwelling Emission Rate (DER) should not exceed 10m3/(h.m2) at a pressure of SOPa. The report is then generated at the offices.

Testing date: 12/10/2010

Engineer: Mark Witcher Authorised by Luke Tilley Test/Job No: 10634-10-Al

UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 4477

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AIR PERMEABILITY OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE REPORT

Engineer:

Mark Witcher

Objective: To ascertain the air tightness of the above building/dwelling.

Comparing the results with the standards set in building regulation 'Approved Document L - The conservation of fuel and power' 2006.

All test procedures carried out in accordance with the following standards:

Measurement Procedure: A TTMA TS 1 Method B.

Rated to: BS EN 13829:2001

Site Layout & Description of Testing:

The site comprised of a flat situated on the 4th floor.

Blower fans and door set were set up on the front door at the above site address. The building was inspected; doors and windows were closed. Openings closed. The building was mechanically ventilated.

The ventilation was closed, all exhaust fans sealed. Internal doors were left open.

All combustion appliances were switched off.

The building was heated by gas central heating. This was switched off for the purpose of testing.

Fireplace: None.

Dryers: None.

Window Air Conditioners: None.

Temporary seals or works carried out included: Nil.

Building Measurements:

The building envelope area and volume measurements used were supplied by client, having been advised of the ATTMA measuring method in TS 1.

All drawings were given, all measurements were supplied by McNeish Homes Ltd.

Volume m3 Envelope area m2 Net Floor area m2
132 194 56 ~

Engineer: Mark Witcher

Authorised by Luke Tilley

Test/Job No: 10634-1O-Al

Testing date: 12/10/2010

UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 4477

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Unit 27, The Oakwood Centre, Downley Road. Havant, P09 2NP Telephone: 08450.666766 Fax: 08450666566

TEST/JOB NO: l0634-10-Al

AIR PERMEABILITY OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE REPORT

CUSTOMER:

McNeish Homes Ltd 8 Harbledown Road London SW65TP

SITE ADDRESS:

P~ot (17) B

2 Lambert Road London SW21QP

Estimated Date of Construction 12/10/2010

Note: This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of Airtight & Noisecheck Ltd

4477

Testing Date: 12/10/2010 Test/Job No: 10634-10-Al

Engineer: Mark Witcher Authorised by Luke Tilley

UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 4477

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Equipment used by Mark Witcher.

Equipment Serial No. talibration due date:
3300HP Series Dual Voltage Fan H01173/99773 November 2010
DM-2A automatic Control 097969 November 2010
Dual Gauge Manometer
Testo 11 0 Thermometer 339158931706 ~ugust 2011
Druck DPI 705 70542895 November 2010
2 Bar Absolute Barometer
Munro Digital Cup Anemometer 47914 November 2010 Software used by Mark Witcher.

Retrotec Door Fan 3.0 Software

Testing date: 12/10/2010

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Engineer: Mark Witcher

Authorised by Luke Tilley Test/Job No: 10634-1O-A2

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Results:

All results are compared to the standards set in Building Regulations 'Approved Document L - The conservation of fuel and power' 2006.

Results calculated using formula set out in ATTMA TSI (section 3.2)

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RESULT UNITS PRESSURlSE
Air Flow Coefficient, CL (m3/h) 142.643
Air Flow Coefficient, Cenv (m3/h) 142.27
Air Flow Exponent 0.615
Correlation Coefficient 0.00 99.82
Flow@50Pa (m3/h) 1581.45
Air Changes I Hour @ 50Pa (lbr) 11.98
Air Permeability @ 50Pa (m3/h.m2) 8.15
Specific leakage rate @ 50Pa (m3/h.m2) 2S.24 Results conclusion:

The above table indicates, that the Air Permeability at SOPa was equal to your 'ASSUMED' Air Permeability (S.lS) used in calculating your Dwelling Emission Rate (DER) (which does not exceed 10M3/hr/m2 as set out in the current Building Regulations) indicating compliance with the building regulation 'Approved Document L - the conservation of fuel and power '2006'.

PASS

Testing date: 12/10/2010

Engineer: Mark Witcher Authorised by Luke Tilley Test/Job No: 10634-1O-A2

UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 4477

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Measurements recorded

Before Test

TIME INTERNAL EXTERNAL DIFF. IN WIND BAR
TEMP °C TEMPoC TEMP SPEED PRES. ZERO PRESS DIFF(Pa)
°C m.s-I Pa + Av
-
10.05am 18°C 15 °C 3°C 1 rnIs 101700 0.0 I -0.6 .1-0.2 Building
Pressures 59.9 58.3 54.6 49.9 44.9 40.3 35.2 30.3 25.2 19.6
Measured
flow m'/h 1747.2 1747.5 1683.9 1599.2 1465.4 1388.9 1289 1183.8 1067.6 876.4 2000
I 1800
;;; 1600
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Data Analysis

Slope (n)

Intercept, C m3/hr

Correlation (r2) 0.00

0.61500001

142.6431

99.82

After Test

TIME INTERNAL EXTERNAL DIFF.IN WIND BAR
TEMP °C TEMPoC TEMP SPEED PRES. ZERO PRESS D1FF(pa)
°C m.s-l Pa + Av
-
1O.26am 18°C 15 °C 3°C 1 rnIs ]01720 0.2 I -0.9 I -0.42 .~ ~ Engineer: Mark Witcher

Authorised by Luke Tilley

Test/Job No: 10634-1 O-A2

Testing date: 12/10/2010

UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 4477

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TEST METHOD AND PROCEDURE

Method

Prior to testing the average of positive and negative values recorded over 60 seconds were averaged to ensure that the pressure difference between external and internal did not exceed +/- SPa.

Measurements of airflow rates and corresponding indoor outdoor pressure difference over a range of fan flows were taken and recorded. This was by pressurising/depressurising the building using a calibrated fan which was fitted to the main entrance of the unit/dwelling.

Post testing, the averages of positive and negative values recorded over 60 seconds were averaged to ensure that the pressure difference between external and internal did not exceed +/- SPa.

The test was conducted in accordance with ATTMA TS 1 adopting method B of BS EN 13829:2001.

The air leakage rate V L, can be calculated using equation (8).

V L = C L (the induced pressure difference, in Pa) C L is the air leakage coefficient, in m3 / (h.Pa)

C L = C env (Pe/Poj l-n from BS EN 13829 (Page 12)

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Engineer: Mark Witcher

Authorised by Luke Tilley

Test/Job No: 10634-10-A2

Testing date: 12110/2010

Procedure

Once the engineer is satisfied with the weather conditions, wind speed and has established the static pressure readings from the building and the external environment pressure levels do not exceed +/- SPa, prior to switching on fans and pressurising equipment.

The building was pressurised/ depressurised to a difference in excess of SOPa to the outside. Measurements of flow and pressure were recorded on at least 10 different pressures, by using a hand held micro-manometer and recorded on the engineer's job sheet. The manometer also has the function to calculate the leakage using averages across the readings.

In order to meet the current building regulation requirement your 'ASSUMED' Air Permeability used in calculating your Dwelling Emission Rate (DER) should not exceed lOm3/(h.m2) at a pressure of SOPa. The report is then generated at the offices.

UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 4477

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Airtight & Noisecheck Ltd

AIR PERMEABILITY OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE REPORT

Engineer:

Mark Witcher

Objective: To ascertain the air tightness of the above building/dwelling.

Comparing the results with the standards set in building regulation 'Approved Document L ~ The conservation of fuel and power' 2006.

All test procedures carried out in accordance with the following standards:

Measurement Procedure: A TTMA TS 1 MethodB.

Rated to: BS EN 13829:2001

Site Layout & Description of Testing:

The site comprised of a flat situated on the 4th floor.

Blower fans and door set were set up on the front door at the above site address. The building was inspected; doors and windows were closed. Openings closed. The building was mechanically ventilated.

The ventilation was closed, aU exhaust fans sealed. Internal doors were left open.

All combustion appliances were switched off

The building was heated by gas central heating. This was switched off for the purpose of testing.

Fireplace: None.

Dryers: None.

Window Air Conditioners: None.

Temporary seals or works carried out included: Nil.

Building Measurements:

The building envelope area and volume measurements used were supplied by client, having been advised of the ATTMA measuring method in TS 1.

All drawings were given, all measurements were supplied by McNeish Homes Ltd.

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Volume m3 Envelope area m2 Net Floor area m2
132 194 56 ~

Engineer: Mark Witcher

Authorised by Luke Tilley

Test/Job No: 10634-1O-A2

Testing date: 12/10/2010

UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 4477

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Unit 27, The Oakwood Centre, Downley Road. Havant, P09 2NP Telephone: 08450 666 766 Fax: 08450 666 566

TEST/JOB NO: l0634-10-A2

AIR PERMEABILITY OF THE BUILDING ENVELOPE REPORT

CUSTOMER:

McNeish Homes Ltd 8 Harbledown Road London SW65TP

SITE ADDRESS:

Unit (18) C

2 Lambert Road London SW21QP

Estimated Date of Construction 12/10/2010

Note: This report shall not be reproduced except in full, without written approval of Airtight & Noisecheck Ltd

4477

Testing Date: 12/10/2010 Test/Job No: l0634-10-A2

Engineer: Mark Witcher Authorised by Luke Tilley

UKAS accredited testing laboratory No 4477

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