Inspections, Consulting & Blower Door Testing

AUSTRALIA’S AIR TIGHTNESS EXPERTS

Facade Testing Australia are Level 1 & 2 ATTMA-accredited air tightness specialists based in Melbourne. We service metropolitan and regional Victoria, and work on new and existing builds, both residential and commercial.

Our services help cut costs and reduce your carbon footprint, whilst our testing reports ensure compliance with NCC, Green Star, and other standards.

Our air tightness services include:

Air permeability blower door testing & reports (commercial & residential)
Design consultation
Site inspections and building sealing advice
Rectification guidance and retesting

Call: 03 8777 2734

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WHAT IS AIR TIGHTNESS TESTING?

All buildings unintentionally leak air, in and out. Air tightness testing identifies the amount of leakage that occurs and offers the opportunity to minimise it. The higher the air tightness level, the less unwanted infiltration will occur.

In Australian builds, unintentional air leakage is one of the leading contributors of energy inefficiency and performance gaps.

WHAT IS BLOWER DOOR TESTING?

Envelope permeability is the term given to building leakage and is measured in cubic meter (m3), per hour (h), per m2 (m2) of building envelope, or m3/h/m2. This measurement is taken at a differential pressure of 50Pa between inside and outside the building. It is tested with a blower door, which is a special type of fan designed to measure building leakage.

✓ Reduced Costs

Lower heat loss, and reduce the the energy required to heat or cool the building.

✓ Reduce Risk of Defects

Reduced risk of condensation and defects caused by mould.

✓ Improved comfort

Improve occupant comfort with better air quality and the elimination of draughts and cold zones.

✓ Smaller carbon footprint

Reduced carbon emissions through energy reduction.

✓ Certifications

NCC compliance, Green Star certification (and more Green Star points), Passivhaus certification.

✓ Building Durability

Quality reassurance, detecting issues before they become costly.

WHY DOES AIR TIGHTNESS MATTER?

WHO SHOULD CONSIDER AIR TIGHTNESS TESTING?

Commercial:

Controlled environments, such as:

Healthcare & hospitals
Laboratories
Goods processing
Clean rooms

Safety and critical infrastructure, such as:

Data centers and IT rooms
High-rise buildings
Chemical & nuclear
Mining & offshore

When energy and thermal-efficiency are a priority, common in:

Schools & universities
Government infrastructure
Cold storage & logistics
Offices

Residential:

New home builds, residential developments, and renovations targeting:

National Construction Code (NCC) compliance
Green Star certification
Passivhaus certification
High-performance outcomes

Registered by the Airtightness Testing & Measurement Association

ATTMA REGISTERED = CONFIDENCE

ATTMA (Air Tightness Testing & Measurement Association) provides 3rd party accreditation to testing companies.

Being registered by ATTMA signifies that we’ve undergone rigorous assessments, are regularly audited, and are compliant with local governments, building regulations, and relevant testing standards (eg. AS/NZ ISO 9972 test).

Using us for air tightness means:

We’re certified, professional, and competent with high-quality control for all aspects of our work
We have access to the current approved testing procedures and building standards
Our equipment meets calibration requirements
Standardised, certified reports

Facade Testing Australia holds authorisation Level 1, Level 2, and Envelope Area Technician (EA).

We meet the highest technical standard, holding ATTMA registration. This accreditation is mandatory for some projects.
We started in Melbourne. And originally traded as DDEG Façade Testing.
Our head engineer has 9 years experience with building envelope testing.
We have offices in both Melbourne and Sydney. But currently only offer air tightness testing in Victoria (both metropolitan and regional).
With $2 million in professional indemnity, and $20 million in public liability.