SAP Calculation – Air Testing – Arthingworth

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THE BRIEF

An architectural firm asked UK Building Compliance to complete SAP Calculations, Air Tightness Testing and Ventilation Testing at this property in Arthingworth

SAP Calculation - Air Testing - Arthingworth

THE PROCESS

After reviewing drawings, on site testing was ready to be completed. In accordance with our strict air tightness testing procedure, all calibrated equipment was setup to ensure the most accurate result possible

THE RESULTs

AIR TESTING RESULTS

≤ 7.0 m³.h.m² @ 50pa

Target

SAP ASSESSMENT RESULTS

≤ 21.46

Target Emission Rate (TER)

≤ 58.5

Target Fabric Energy Efficiency (TFEE)

4.53

Result

12.46

Dwelling Emission Rate (DER)

58.5

Dwelling Fabric Energy Efficiency (DFEE)

PASS

Compliant

The property achieved an extremely good score in the new build Air Testing which shows that it has an excellent level of Air Tightness
All the Ventilation Tests passed with no problems
A highly significant 41.9% reduction DER/TER on top of Part L Standards was achieved
The building demonstrated high energy efficiency, scoring an Energy Rating of B
Our Combined Testing and Certification package offers excellent value

Please refer to our Myth Busters for SAP Calculations here, Myth Busters for Air Tightness Testing here for common misconceptions and our How To Guides in our Advice Centre here