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What is Floor Plenum Testing?

A floor plenum test, is an air tightness test that’s carried out to the void between a building’s floor structure and a raised access floor, used for distributing conditioned air…
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Electrical Thermal Imaging Surveys for your building

Electrical Thermal imaging Surveys are essential cog in the predictive maintenance program for the ongoing safety in your building. An infrared survey can identify potential faults on everything from large…
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What is an Electrical Infrared Thermal Imaging survey?

Electrical infrared thermal imaging surveys are a way of inspecting electrical systems and equipment using infrared technology. They can detect faults, such as loose connections, overloaded cables, or faulty components,…
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Air Tightness Testing Terminology A to Z

Air tightness testing contains lots of confusing terminology, to try and help our clients navigate through the main keywords we have written the following Air Tightness A to Z article…

Air Tightness Testing London Properties

Air tightness testing is a process that measures how much air leaks through the gaps and cracks in the fabric of a building. It is also known as air testing,…
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Thermal Imaging to Locate Building Fabric Defects

Thermal Imaging to Locate Building Fabric Defects. Thermal imaging inspections are one of the most cost effective and low impact ways to survey a building for heat loss and locate…
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Why is a Thermal Imaging Survey Useful?

There are dozens of reasons a thermal imaging survey can be useful to you. One of the most common reasons for a thermal survey is to assess the energy efficiency…
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Combined Blower Door Thermal Imaging Surveys

It not common knowledge but one of the best surveys you can undertake to any new, or existing building (about to be retrofitted) is a combined blower door & thermal…
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Advanced Thermal Imaging Survey Services

It’s well documented that you can find hidden issues with thermal imaging surveys related to heat loss, insulation, and HVAC performance can cause significant financial damage to your buildings. In…
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Thermal Imaging to Identify Missing Insulation

One of the most important ways to improve the efficiency of your dwelling is to make sure that it is well insulated. Unfortunately, many new and existing homes are missing…
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BREEAM Hea 02 Indoor Air Quality Testing

Is your project registered under the BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) scheme? If so, APT Sound Testing’s  Indoor Air Quality Consultants can help your project to achieve credits…
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Thermal Imaging Defect Inspections

Thermal imaging can be used to inspect building envelopes for issues such as missing, damaged, or inadequate insulation, air leaks, moisture intrusion, and substandard work. By quickly targeting the source of…
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Measuring the Air Tightness of Buildings

In most cases a blower door system is used to measure the airtightness of residential and commercial buildings. The fan system can also be used to measure airflow between building…
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Dust Monitoring for Construction Sites

Monitoring and controlling dust levels on construction sites is crucial to the health and wellbeing of workers. To mitigate the spread of this potentially hazardous substance, construction teams need to…

Sound Insulation Testing and Acoustic Consultancy Service

Welcome to our sound insulation testing and consultancy service! Our team of acoustic engineers provide high-quality sound insulation testing services for commercial and residential projects throughout London and the Southeast.…
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Preparing for Sound Insulation Testing

The best way to prepare for a sound insulation test is to ensure that you prepare all the essential details of soundproofing your building for the sound test visit. This…