A technique for identifying and measuring air leakage through the fabric of buildings is presented. The leakage characteristics of a few selected full-scale building details are illustrated. The data derive from both laboratory and real-world buildings, and indicate the importance of design detailing and construction of junctions to control air leakage.
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