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Air Infiltration (Jargon Buster) G#1423 N#1394

By 25 February 2014June 19th, 2019Uncategorized

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Air Infiltration Jargon Buster

Air Infiltration Jargon Buster
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AIR INFILTRATION

  • The uncontrolled inward leakage of outdoor air through cracks, discontinuities and other unintentional openings in the building envelope.
  • In winter the air is likely to be cold, and cold air infiltration will result in uncontrolled draughts, leading to thermal discomfort and condensation risk.

(Biodiversity Book 2nd edition)


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© GBE NGS ASWS BrianMurphy
aka BrianSpecMan
24th February 2014

Air Infiltration Jargon Buster
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© GBE NGS ASWS BrianMurphy
aka BrianSpecMan
24th February 2014 – 10th November 2015

Air Infiltration Jargon Buster
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Airtightness List

  • Air Barrier
  • Air Exfiltration
  • Air Infiltration (this page)
  • Air Leakage Path
  • Air-Tightness
  • Air-Tightness Layer
  • Cellular Block
  • Cement Particleboard
  • Cross-Laminated Timber Panels (CLTP)
  • External Weather Envelope
  • External Insulated Render Systems (EIRS)
  • Parge Coat
  • Rainscreen Cladding
  • Structural Insulation Panel System (SIPS)
  • Timber Frame
  • U Value
  • U Value Envelope

GBE CHECKLIST

  • A90 Performance Specification
  • A94 Airtightness Test
  • A95 Infrared thermographic survey
  • P10 Sundry Insulation/Proofing/Fire stops
  • P14 Air/Wind tightness systems

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© GBE NGS ASWS BrianMurphy
aka BrianSpecMan
24th February 2014

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