Professional Blower Door Testing Services
Comprehensive building envelope air tightness testing using calibrated blower door equipment. Professional measurement of air leakage rates, ACH50 calculations, and air barrier performance testing across British Columbia. ±3% flow accuracy with detailed reporting.
Advanced Testing Capabilities
±3% Flow Accuracy
Calibrated blower door systems provide precise air flow measurement and leakage quantification
Pressure Differential Testing
Controlled pressure testing to identify air leakage paths and envelope performance
Air Change Rate Calculation
Precise ACH50 and natural air change rate calculations for energy efficiency assessment
Performance Benchmarking
Compare results against building codes, energy standards, and industry benchmarks
Comprehensive Testing Services
Comprehensive measurement of total building envelope air leakage rates
Key Measurements
- Air changes per hour at 50 Pa (ACH50)
- Cubic feet per minute at 50 Pa (CFM50)
- Air leakage per square foot of envelope
- Equivalent leakage area (ELA)
Applications
- Energy code compliance
- LEED certification
- Performance verification
- Commissioning
Testing Standards
Building Envelope Air Tightness
Professional Testing
Evaluation of air barrier system performance and continuity
Key Measurements
- Air barrier leakage rate
- Pressure differential maintenance
- System continuity verification
- Connection detail performance
Applications
- Air barrier commissioning
- Quality assurance
- Performance verification
- Warranty validation
Testing Standards
Air Barrier System Testing
Professional Testing
Assessment of air leakage between building compartments and zones
Key Measurements
- Inter-zone air leakage
- Compartment pressure relationships
- Fire separation air tightness
- HVAC zone isolation
Applications
- Fire safety compliance
- HVAC system design
- Indoor air quality
- Energy zoning
Testing Standards
Compartmentalization Testing
Professional Testing
Professional Testing Equipment
- Flow range: 25 to 7,200 CFM
- Pressure range: 0 to 100 Pa
- ±3% flow accuracy
- Digital pressure gauge
- Flow range: 20 to 6,000 CFM
- ±2% pressure accuracy
- Automated test sequences
- Multi-point testing capability
- Real-time data logging
- Automated calculations
- Weather compensation
- Professional reporting
Blower Door Testing Process
Pre-Test Preparation
Building preparation including sealing intentional openings and configuring HVAC systems
Equipment Setup
Install blower door fan and calibrate pressure measurement equipment
Baseline Testing
Establish baseline conditions and verify building preparation
Multi-Point Testing
Conduct systematic pressure testing at multiple pressure differentials
Leak Location
Identify and document specific air leakage locations using smoke and thermal imaging
Data Analysis
Calculate air change rates, leakage areas, and performance metrics
Benefits of Professional Blower Door Testing
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