Air permeability test

Tested building products:

The main products or building systems tested for air tightness are:

- Curtain walling, windows & doors
- Closures
- Doors of confinement (security doors)
- Insulated Doors
- Clear room doors
- Air barrier systems
- Sealing profiles for tightness of the glazing and between frame and leaf of the joinery
-...

Test procedure :

The test aims to measure the air flow (m3 / h) which pass through the testes body, due to the difference of static pressure. The test pressure rarely exceeds 600 Pa, but can vary depending on the scope of application of the tested. This test is applicable as well for products which are already installed. Measurements can be performed on finished products in your factory facilities or on site when it comes up to evaluate the permeability of the installation.

 

Test facilities:

Test bench_Low flow debit: from 1 l./min-1 to 20 l/.min-1 (range of the static pressure 0 Pa - 10000 Pa, for a leakage rate less than 20 l/min)
Test bench _Average flow debit : from 1 m3.h-1 to 250 m3.h-1 range of the static pressure 0 Pa - 5000 Pa,  for a leakage rate less than 10 m3.h.-1)
 

Reference documents & classification:

Windows and doors
EN 1026 :2000 Windows and doors – Air permeability – Test method
EN 12207 :2000 Windows and doors – Air permeability –  Classification

Curtain walling
EN 12153 :2000 Curtain walling - Air permeability – Test method
EN 12152 :2002 Curtain walling - Air permeability – Performance requirements and classification

Shutters and blinds
EN 12835 :2001 Air tightness - Air permeability
EN 13125 :2002 Shutters and blinds - Additional thermal resistance - Allocation of a class of air permeability to a product.
Air permeability of roller shutters according NF P 20501 andNF EN 1026

Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates
EN 12427 :2000 Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Air permeability - Test method
EN 12426 :2000 Industrial, commercial and garage doors and gates - Air permeability - Classification

Thermal performance of buildings
EN 12114 :2000 Thermal performance of buildings - Air permeability of building components and building elements - Laboratory test methods