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best way to make a house airtight?

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  • 14-08-2006 6:45pm
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    sunnysoutheast
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    hello all

    we'd be interested in knowing what tools/techniques people have used to make their houses airtight - which is a pre-requisite for a heat recovery system.

    any known "problem areas" to watch out for?

    thanks!


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    Do-more
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    sunnysoutheast wrote:
    any known "problem areas" to watch out for?

    Well if my gaff is anything to go by, I have airleaks around a Fakro rooflight, poor front door seals and a couple of "whistling" windows.

    You could get a "blow door" test done to test for airtighness and pinpoint areas of leakage.

    invest4deepvalue.com



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    baguio
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    Do-more wrote:
    You could get a "blow door" test done to test for airtighness and pinpoint areas of leakage.[/QUOTE

    Any idea who does these tests and what they cost?
    Anyone here ever have one done?


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    sas
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    Just pulled this off www.constructireland.ie
    You may be interested.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    Airtightness House & Seminars (All year around)
    04 April, 2006 - 04 April, 2007

    Ecological Building Systems have just launched their Demonstration Airtight House and a series of seminars on How to Achieve Airtightness.


    Airtight House – Tour & Demonstration

    Blower Door Test – Demonstration


    Airtightness Seminar :

    What is Airtightness?
    Why do I need to achieve an Airtight structure?
    How do I achieve Airtightness?

    Airtightness and the benefits -

    a. long-term viability of the structure – no mould, rot, damp or condensation
    b. helping you to meet the EPDB (Energy Performance in Building Directive) requirements
    c. ensuring that the insulation can work to 100%
    d. building healthy and comfortable homes with a healthy living atmosphere

    If you would like more information and to register contact 046 9432104

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

    SAS


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