Background Ventilation and Air Tightness Testing
The IAA CS offer a field-based solution to your background ventilation requirements. The IAA have developed a TrustMark approved process that addresses background ventilation requirements under pathway A and B of PAS 2035 and provides an alternative for pathway C whilst not replacing the airtightness testing requirements.
By using The IAA CS ventilation and air tightness testing service you can avoid the unnecessary install of trickle vents and door undercuts where sufficient existing background ventilation is proven. Download this leaflet for further information.
Benefits of the service:
Pre-install
A test must first be carried out on the dwelling as a whole, these results provide insight into the total level of background ventilation across the whole property. As per PAS 2035 and dependent on the result, adding more EEM advanced ventilation interventions may be necessary.
Post-install
Upon completing the installation of the planned EEM works a final background ventilation test is carried out to ensure background air changes go beyond the guidance set out in PAS 2035. In many cases both pre and post testing can take place on the same day for cavity wall, loft or underfloor insulation
Get a quote for services by simply completing the form below
By using The IAA CS ventilation and air tightness testing service you can avoid the unnecessary install of trickle vents and door undercuts where sufficient existing background ventilation is proven. Download this leaflet for further information.
Benefits of the service:
- PAS 2035 compliant
- Reduces cost for your business by evidencing the unnecessary need of additional ventilation
- Available to domestic housing stock including flats, houses and bungalows
- Supports your own existing Pulse Testing Engineers with additional workload
- An efficient process supporting your installation schedule, streamlined planning that may incorporate pre and post testing where applicable on the same day
- Fast results giving clarification of background ventilation requirements
- Assisting with property acquisition and ensuring a proportional approach to background ventilation volume based pricing is available, contact The IAA CS for more information.
Pre-install
A test must first be carried out on the dwelling as a whole, these results provide insight into the total level of background ventilation across the whole property. As per PAS 2035 and dependent on the result, adding more EEM advanced ventilation interventions may be necessary.
Post-install
Upon completing the installation of the planned EEM works a final background ventilation test is carried out to ensure background air changes go beyond the guidance set out in PAS 2035. In many cases both pre and post testing can take place on the same day for cavity wall, loft or underfloor insulation
Get a quote for services by simply completing the form below