Finding Air leakages

Richard McCarthy from Ballyfermot ETB demonstrates methods to find air leakages when checking for airtightness in a building. Recorded during delivery of the Foundation Energy Skills course 2016. Low energy building, construction training, airtight layer, airtight membrane, air leaks, blower door test, air changes per hour, airtight tapes, airtightness, depressurise building, windows, fixing leaks.

[@steveronkonkoma9405]

Great video. I suggest when feeling for leaks, dampen your hands with water. Makes them more sensitive to temperature change

[@ChuckFrenchNH]

Vodka works great too.

[@jb4109]

@@ChuckFrenchNH 😂😆 that's a great response!

[@AndreasDelleske]

I happen to live in a passive house since 21 years now, pay 124 EUR per YEAR for the heating of 90 sq.m. and am happy to FINALLY see that the topic gets attention. Very good presentation!

[@ericrowland1851]

I am in the process of tracing these sorts of leaks in my 3 bedroom terraced house, and it is amazing how much difference it has made, just sealing some very tiny leaks. Many thanks for this clip, which I really enjoyed watching. Certainly given me one or two ideas to play around with.

[@sasquatch5863]

I'm in the same boat, just found that 2 windows are fitted so "great"(FENSA certified) that I can poke 8mm stick trough!!! and my main doors(£3000) will never seal properly. Again British Satandard compliant. Or as I call them BullShit standard.... Sorry had to vent somewhere.

[@RochusMr]

Thanks so much! Best video explaining how to handle those elusive leaks! 💯

[@KJSvitko]

Every builder, architect and person building new home needs to attend classes like this. They would better appreciate the need to air sealing and blower door testing.

[@ecoevo]

Nice presentation!

[@KJSvitko]

A more comfortable home. A more energy efficient home. Saving energy saves money on utilities.

[@markt8820]

Hi, are the holes in membrane made by the staples holding it to the studwork not a source of air leakage?

[@OutNAboutWithBrad]

Excellent demo with the balloons. It should be used to promote Passive Haus.

[@seumas2]

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[@bobmacallister3753]

Everyone should get this done at home

[@MrBobbyfulmer]

Yes def for energy savings...but if you don't make sure your house also has proper ventilation (fresh air) you are sealing all the VOC's (volatile organic compounds) up inside. Also for fresh oxygen if you have appliances that burn gas.

[@sasquatch5863]

Not everyone, every house needs enough air changes per hour to keep moisture and CO2 levels down. Every house with MVHR system installed needs to be as airtight as possible.

[@ChuckFrenchNH]

Just started watching, but he's a great instructor. Even I understood. (Plus: I'll be more careful of balloons I buy for kids. Too old to keep blowing up same balloons ;~)

[@hosoiarchives4858]

Air changes per hour

[@goaway774]

wat even is this it looks like it was made with moviemaker