Checklist before the test may begin:
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To achieve a fair test result, the building envelope must be complete. This includes external doors, all glazing plus frames sealed and cladding completed.
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Any forms of loft hatches should be finished and ideally have a draft excluder.
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All light fixtures and socket fixtures to be fitted.
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Window frames to be sealed between the external walls, i.e, silicone/expanding foam.
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SVP pipes or any types of pipes exiting the envelope area should be well sealed.
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All plumbing is installed, and all traps/U bends have water in them.
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Skirting boards to be fixed and sealed.
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Also noted that chimneys should be checked before we arrive on site to make sure they are properly sealed and that any flues that have been installed are not leaking.
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Please be aware that testing cannot take place in high wind conditions.
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Upon our visit, we will temporarily seal extractor fans and possibly trickle vents depending on when the dwelling was constructed.
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It should be noted that to do the test we will require 240v or 110v power , if this is a problem please contact us before our visit.