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Review of possible implications of an airtightness standard for new dwellings in the UK.

Author(s) : LOWE R., JOHNSTON D., BELL M.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The central purpose of the paper is to develop and test a case for compulsory pressurisation testing for new dwellings. The paper reviews the available information on airtightness in the UK housing stock, the impact of airtightness on ventilation and fabric heat losses, the information that is available on the costs of making houses airtight and the logistics of pressurisation testing. Using this information, analyses are performed and show a possibility of reliable savings if pressurisation testing of new housing is introduced.

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  • Original title: Review of possible implications of an airtightness standard for new dwellings in the UK.
  • Record ID : 2001-2821
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Build. Serv. Eng. Res. Technol. - vol. 21 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 2000
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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