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Why build an airtight house? – Leakage problems

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* Draughty living spaces and cold air pockets are no longer acceptable for inhabitants: a truly airtig... side the construction.\\ \\ **Airtightness should not be confused with thermal insulation**. Both are ... materials are very good insulators, but they are not airtight. The only insulation material that can ... sheet is absolutely airtight, but has practically no insulating effect. Airtightness is an important

Airtightness test

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ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality is not possible. On the other hand, the level of airtightness is not high enough to meet the structural protection re... ments, i.e. they would have to be classified as "non-airtight" with leakage rates ranging from **4 to... be suitably described in the following words: **Nowadays the level of airtightness in newly construc

General principles for improving airtightness

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lemented. Two “nearly” airtight layers will serve no purpose – leakage will still take place! This can... n German)]].\\ \\ ===== Airtight construction is not a question of the construction method ===== Bui... structions have demonstrated that airtightness is not about the specific construction method. Søren Pe... ections and penetrations are available. There are now various suitable products available from many ma

Checklist: Test reports of airtightness measurements

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test * Device * Measurement standard (norm) * Inside and outdoor temperatures ... before and after each measurement series)? * //Note:// If the wind speed is greater than 6 m/s (21