Airtightness test

Leaky buildings are a major problem in terms of energy and comfort. ByggaL and the ISO9972 standard now place requirements on builders and clients to ensure an airtight building envelope. Performing a tightness test is not that complicated and is an excellent way for a builder, for example, to quality assure his work. The course will focus on the practical implementation of a leakage test and how to localize any air leakage. Our customized report template provides quick and easy results. This report template is included in the course material.

Objectives

The course participants should be able to perform an airtightness test according to the regulations ByggaL and the standard ISO 9972 and present the measurement results in a protocol.

Target group

Anyone who wants to ensure that the building envelope is airtight, such as builders, consultants, inspectors and property managers.

Prerequisites

No prior knowledge is required.

Contents

• Basic knowledge of airtight construction
• Review of concepts, ByggaL and the ISO 9972 standard
• Test printing relative to other control methods
• Calibration
• Sources of error in measurement, accuracy and calibration
• The right instrument and sensor for the measurement task
• Practical pressure test and air leakage detection with accompanying report

Pictures from previous courses