
Requirements conforming
to building sealing
standards

Airtight
(EnEV/ DIN 4108/ DIN 18542)

Weather tight (DIN 18542)

Thermal insulation (EnEV/ DIN 4108)

Temperature stability (DIN 18542)

Compatibility with other
building materials (DIN 18542)

Acoustic Insulation (DIN 4109)

Fire protection (DIN 4102-1)

Humidity / vapour protection

EnEV stipulates that all
window seals should comply
with their regulations.

Tests have shown that a large amount of
heat loss is caused through inappropriately
sealed joints, e.g. on windows and doors
(convection-heat loss).
The blower-door process can easily and
quickly determine the air tightness of a
building. Air is blown out of the building,
with the use of a ventilator at a constant
pressure (50 Pascal) and the escaping air
volume is measured. The given results
are the same as the air volume which
would be forced into the building if it was
not professionally sealed. Should the
value be higher than n50**, then the
building is classed as incorrectly sealed.
The builders are liable for repairs and
construction damages.


**n50: the DIN 4108-7 states the exact
air exchange rates (n50) values.
The volume of air permeability per hour
should not, in naturally ventilated
buildings, be more than 3 times the
overall volume. In buildings with air-
conditioning systems or low energy
houses not more than 1.5 times.
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