Experimental Assessment of Different Sealing Methods for Windows to Improve Building Airtightness in UAE Residential Buildings

If infiltration is uncontrolled and admits unconditioned air, the results will be undesirable. Controlling this problem increase thermal comfort decrease energy consumption. The aim of paper to assess performance different materials used improve airtightness, which efficiency. This research primarily adopted an experimental approach. A typical residential building in UAE was chosen as a case study. Current airtightness status measured using blower door test infrared technique. Six commonly for were identified applied zones envelope, including exterior walls, windows. run before implementing strategies, following they one year. Overall reduction monitored identify how consumption fell by method most efficient. indicate that 3% when applying 6 strategies. base 64,287 kWh per then decreased after sealants 62,341 Future recommendations are made enhance buildings hot arid climate.