Air tightness refers to preventing unintentional air movement through a building. Building regulations now require new dwellings to pass air permeability testing to ensure high standards of energy efficiency. The blower door test is used to measure air tightness by pressurizing the building and measuring air flow rates. Common air leakage paths include poorly fitted windows/doors, gaps around pipes/vents, and junctions between walls/floors. Improving air tightness reduces energy consumption for heating by preventing warm air from escaping, lowering bills and improving a home's BER rating.