Measured airtightness of an installed skylight

An art gallery building had problems with moisture. Inspections using thermographic techniques suggested that air leakage through the skylights could be the main cause of the problem. The air leakage rate of an installed metal frame skylight, 26 m longx8.5 m wide, was measured, using the balanced fa...

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Published inASHRAE TRANS Vol. 106; pp. 713 - 718
Main Authors Shaw, C Y, Magee, R J, Poirier, G F
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Atlanta American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc 01.01.2000
Subjects
Interfaces (materials)
Roofs
Thermography (temperature measurement)
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Summary:An art gallery building had problems with moisture. Inspections using thermographic techniques suggested that air leakage through the skylights could be the main cause of the problem. The air leakage rate of an installed metal frame skylight, 26 m longx8.5 m wide, was measured, using the balanced fan depressurization method. Also, fan depressurization tests were performed on the glazing/upstand interface on the south side of the skylight. The air leakage rates were measured through the full interface and on the west and east halves separately. The methods used for field testing of such components and the test results are discussed.
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ISSN:0001-2505