Regulatory frameworks such as the Saudi Building Code (SBC 601) and sustainability initiatives including Mostadam increasingly emphasize improved building envelope performance and reduced operational energy consumption (Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, 2021).

Air leakage is one of the most common causes of underperformance in new buildings—yet it often goes untested until after energy models are submitted, HVAC systems are commissioned, and certification deadlines are approaching. By that point, correcting it is difficult, expensive, and disruptive. In projects pursuing certifications like Mostadam in Saudi Arabia or LEED v5, airtightness testing is no longer optional. It is a requirement for verifying that the building envelope a

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