The airtightness of buildings

Reports investigation to devise a simple method for measuring the airtightness of buildings which will provide clear results in conformity with a definite standard, swedish building regulations 1975. Consists of two parts; field measurements comprising overpressure and tracer gas methods using nitrous oxide, and a theoretical calculation of the infiltration of air into a building. Shows that a test method to measure the airtightness of buildings can be developed.