Air Tightness, Ventilation & Building Compliance Advice
This is where we share plain-English guidance on building performance, compliance, and energy efficiency — without the waffle.
Our blog covers the real issues we see on site every week, from air leakage and heat loss to ventilation, testing, and getting projects over the line without delays.
Whether you’re a builder, developer, retrofit professional, or a homeowner trying to understand what’s actually going on in your property, you’ll find clear explanations and practical takeaways here.
Awaab’s Law deadlines can begin as soon as your organisation becomes aware of a potential hazard. This practical workflow explains how social housing property managers can record reports, triage risk, coordinate investigations, manage repairs and build a clear evidence trail.
An air tightness test should not become a last-minute obstacle to sign-off. This practical site manager checklist covers what to finish, inspect and organise before the tester arrives, helping you reduce failed results, repeat visits and avoidable handover delays.
If one room in your home never seems to warm up, turning up the heating may not solve the problem. From hidden air leakage and insulation defects to cold bridging and ventilation issues, this guide explains what could be causing uneven temperatures and how to find the real source of the problem.
Nearly half of rental homes could fail the updated Decent Homes Standard - and expectations for landlords are tightening fast. This guide breaks down what the new rules for landlords actually mean, why so many properties fall short, and how issues like damp, mould, and poor ventilation are driving compliance risks. More importantly, it explains how to stay ahead without wasting money on the wrong fixes.
Heat3D and thermal imaging are often confused, but they aren't the same thing. This guide explains how each technology works, what they measure and which is best suited to improving a building's energy efficiency.
Hiring air tightness testing equipment can be a cost-effective option for some projects, but it isn't always the right choice. This guide explains when equipment hire makes sense, when using a specialist may be the better option, and how to decide what's right for your building.
Part L compliance affects every new-build project. This checklist explains the key tests, assessments and common mistakes that can delay sign-off, helping housebuilders keep projects moving.
