ASTM E783
Commonly known as the “Air-Infiltration test”, this test provides information that can assist in determining thermal transfer rates, energy efficiency and plain and simple ….. quality of the window products or installation, Good stuff to know as the cost of heating and cooling continues to rise, additionally; if air is transferring into and out of your building, it is bringing moisture and other unwanted elements into your work and living areas.
Air infiltration -- it is a problem in most every building. Not only is it costly, but for the people who live or work in a drafty environment it can be uncomfortable as well.
It is easy to understand air infiltration. In the summer, heat may enter a building through small cracks around windows, doors and other openings. Of course, air conditioned air escapes from these same cracks. In the winter, this problem is compounded by something known as "chimney" or "stack" effect.
Essentially, hot air rises and escapes through the openings near the top of the structure while cold air is drawn in through cracks or openings near the bottom of the building. The chimney effect can cause air movement as high as 10 m.p.h.!
Every cubic foot of infiltrated air will be heated or cooled at your expense. Over the course of a year, the additional energy costs really add up. But, it is not necessary to settle for a drafty environment.
If your project Specifications call for field testing for Air Infiltration, Recon Independent Assessments has the solution for you at a price point that will keep the bean counters happy.
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