AIR TIGHTNESS
This is the elimination of all unwanted drafts through the fabric of a building by the installation of a vapour check or barrier.
This also eliminates condensation, mould, rot, damp and structural damage ensuring a more viable structure.
Air tightness also assists the insulation within a structure and ensures that it performs properly, reducing the amount of energy-in-use and CO2 emmisions.
Air leakage can account for up to a third of all heat losses in a modern building.
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