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Level 1 – Introduction to Airtightness
Level 1 is designed for witnessing authorities, testing and commissioning companies, and consultants. Learn how air behaves within a building and how it affects energy efficiency. Gain an understanding of acceptable testing conditions and the factors that influence test results. This course also includes a section specifically for witnessing authorities, helping them understand what to look for during an airtightness or blower door test to properly assess the quality of the test.
Module includes:
Why airtightness testing?
Fundamentals of the blower door
Rules and regulations: international and local
Ventilation systems and their relationship with airtightness
Witnessing an airtightness test
Common pitfalls and testing tips
Level 2 – Basic Airtightness Testing
Level 2 is designed for testers. This course teaches technicians about blower door testing equipment, including basic theory and operation, and provides the foundation for performing a single-fan airtightness test in accordance with ASTM, LEED, ISO, EN, ATTMA (Estidama, Green Building regulations, IBC), and other standards. Technicians will become familiar with the equipment and Retrotec’s FanTestic Pro software. They will also learn about the differences between testing procedures under various standards.
Module includes:
Conducting a building envelope leakage test
Building preparation
Pressure gauge training
Blower door equipment training
Analyzing results with software
Troubleshooting
Leak detection in building envelopes that fail testing
Aerodynamics vs. blower door