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Regal Services LLC proudly serves the greater Maryland, DC and Norther Virginia community by taking care of all of your commercial & residential air barrier and environmental testing needs.
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Regal Servies LLC
Pasadena, Maryland
Need a commercial / residential air barrier or environmental testing specialist to answer your questions? Call us at (410) 982-1996
What is Air Barrier Testing?
Air Barrier, or Building Envelope, testing is one of the many inspection tools used in building science. The air barrier system is the primary air enclosure, boundary or envelope, that separates indoor conditioned air from outdoor unconditioned air; often referred to as where the insulation remains continuous on all "six sides". In townhouses, apartments, or condominiums, the air barrier system separates the conditioned air from any unit and adjacent units. Air Barrier testing is performed to government regulated building and energy codes. The Air Barrier, being synonymous with the Building Envelope, is also defined by: Wikipedia
as “The physical separator between the conditioned and unconditioned environment of a building including the resistance to air, water, heat, light, and noise transfer.”
Having an effective air barrier will allow full control over air flow throughout the entire building. This helps create a safe level of Indoor Air Quality(IAQ), avoid condensation buildup and ultimately control overall energy consumption. During this test, a building science specialist will use a variety of different inspection tools including both visual and hands on methods using the latest technologies such as thermal imaging; scanning in real time for leaks.
Understanding the Importance of Protecting Your Building Envelope With Air Barrier Testing
Air leakage in residential and commercial buildings is a huge source of energy loss and can significantly impact building durability and cost of operation.
The moisture from the water vapor in air leakage can be a contributing factor in early deterioration. The moisture from air leakage can be absorbed into various building materials and can cause serious structural problems in the long-run if left untreated; as well as impact occupant health and comfort.
Conducting proper inspection services when necessary will help identify any potential threats and help prevent excessive energy loss. This can save you thousands of dollars that you might not even know you are wasting! Even a small leak can sacrifice your buildings energy efficiency which is why protecting your building envelope is essential. Air Barrier testing helps make your building more air tight by discovering leaks and suggesting ways to best resolve them. A continuous Air Barrier, meeting current energy standards, can help reduce the size and operating cost of the building HVAC system.
What is HVAC and Duct Leakage Testing?
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The purpose of HVAC is to provide buildings with heating and cooling...conditioning the indoor space for the health and comfort of the occupants.
Duct leakage testing is an inspection method which can evaluate the entire HVAC system for any accumulation of leaks that do not meet the building and energy code. This inspection service is conducted by using a duct blower system which pressurizes the air throughout the entire HVAC system and which measures for total accumulated leaks. During HVAC system pressurization, leaks can be detected and corrected. If you are looking to have an energy efficient building, duct leakage can be a
major issue, losing as much as 30% of costly energy.
While it might sound easy to spot duct leakage, the only way to truly verify sealing effectiveness is by conducting a professional duct leakage test. This inspection service will provide proof you are in code compliance as well as identify air efficiency by finding leaks which are costing you money.
Inefficient duct systems can also cause areas of the building to be either too hot or too cold.
What is Air Balancing?
Air Balancing is a process that requires testing and modifying an existing HVAC system in order to deliver the optimal flow of air conditioning to every space in the building. Air balancing is an important part of commercial HVAC operation, but the same principles can easily be applied to individual homes or apartment complexes.
In addition to improving the comfort levels during the summer months, air balancing may also help increase the air conditioning system’s efficiency, decrease energy bills and wear on HVAC components.
Why Environmental Tests for Residential and Commercial Inspection Services?
There are multiple indoor environmental tests for commercial and residential buildings such as testing for mold, formaldehyde, particulates, Radon and more. However; in the transaction phase of a property, environmental services may begin outside which can determine if the property itself is at risk.
The service begins with a visual assessment and records search of the property and surrounding area. In this environmental assessment, the main areas that are evaluated are: previous uses, existing or previous fire citations, threats from nearby areas or properties, and interviews with current and/or previous occupants or others.
An environmental assessment is especially needed when the building is near a gas station or other high risk property, when transferring ownership of the property, when applying for a building permit, or when changes in the zoning laws or usage of property occur. If this initial evaluation shows unusual or greater risk, onsite testing may be needed such as testing for ground contamination, hazardous vapors, asbestos materials, radon gas, lead, and possibly arsenic.
Why Regal Services Is Your #1 Choice For All Air Barrier & Residential HVAC System Leak Testing!
If you are a home or business owner, Regal Services can help you determine how to save on your energy costs due to our advanced building science knowledge and experience. If you are buying or selling a new property it is important to get all of your inspections completed prior to the sale. We would love to set up an appointment with you to discuss your specific inspection service needs.
At Regal Services, we care about helping you keep your building up to date on the latest code requirements so you can pass inspections. Regal Services can also help you learn valuable information that can save you thousands of dollars and provide you with a more stress free decision making process. When the time comes for someone to purchase a home, they research the surrounding community to discover nearby schools, average property values, and local crime rates. During this process any potential environmental risks that could affect you and your family's health can also be discovered...with help from Regal Services.
Regal Services is an Environmental Data Resources' (EDR) certified provider; the nation's leading resource and most trusted provider of environmental risk information for residential and commercial real estate. Some of the most dangerous or costly hazards exist outside and can contaminate a home or commercial property through pathways to human contact such as vapor intrusion, soil, and groundwater. Just because an area appears pristine does not mean that issues are not present.
Regal Services Provides The Following:
• Air Barrier testing and inspection services
include cost saving recommendations by employing computerized
Blower Door and Thermal Imaging technology.
• HVAC and Duct Leakage
testing
is specifically for any residential property to help determine any
leaks that are present or other cost and comfort issues. This is imperative in improving energy efficiency and comfort and is especially important during the purchase or selling of a home.
• Air Balancing is performed to SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association) protocols and their TAB (Testing, Adjustment & Balancing) Guidelines. It is primarily used in commercial occupancies. Air flow is measured at each supply register and return grille. Each duct branch terminating in a supply register is equipped with a manual damper that allows adjustment for the amount of air to be provided. This adjustment is made within tolerance to each branch until the design air flow is achieved, assuring personnel comfort in each area of the home or commercial space.
• Outdoor
Environmental Services
provide a residential Neighborhood Environmental report, which will help protect you and your family's health, ensure a sound investment and understand nearby risks. Regal Services keeps your bottom line intact by providing commercial environmental due diligence assessments to ASTM Standards as a condition of sale, or for a number of other purposes such as a building lease, annual maintenance and reserve studies, or as a prerequisite for insurance or other financial purposes.
• Indoor
Environmental Quality (IEQ) testing & inspection services
address Comfort, Light, Noise, Odor, Air(IAQ), and Electromagnetic Interference(EMI) or radiation.
Get in touch with Regal Services today to schedule an appointment for your commercial or residential testing and inspection services!
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