What exactly does radon mitigation entail? Common techniques include:. Radon is a radioactive product of the radioactive decay of uranium in the soil. It gets sucked into structures by the natural vacuum structures create on the soil thermal stack effect.
This can expose you to the harmful radon decay products Alpha particles that can cause lung cancer. Once in the lungs, Alpha particles damage the deep lung tissue where the DNA strands are located, causing a tumor. There is extensive research on the health hazards of radon gas source: National Academies of Sciences.
For more information on how radon can affect your health, see our frequently asked questions about the health risks of radon. We understand the appeal of an easy fix to a problem like radon. However, caulking, sealing, and painting will not effectively lower radon levels. Radon is actively sucked into structures through minute openings and even through semi-porous materials such as cinder block and concrete. A professional radon abatement service is the only way to reliably reduce radon levels below the accepted safety standard of 4.
How much does a radon system cost? Was your home built with any radon-resistant features or a passive radon system? How is the basement finished? Where is the unfinished base in your basement if any located? Learn about radon remediation costs: How much does a radon system cost to install? What factors impact the cost of radon abatement? How much does a radon system cost to run? Why are some radon companies cheaper? Can I use DIY radon mitigation to save money? What should I know before getting a quote for radon mitigation?
How can I sell a house with high radon levels? Learn more about radon and selling your home: Should I test for radon before selling my house? Am I legally required to test for radon when selling a house?
How do I pass a radon test? How long does radon remediation take? How can I be sure my radon problem is fixed? How soon should I retest for radon? Most radon resistant designs consist of a gas permeable layer of gravel under the concrete slab, a soil gas collection pipe buried within the gravel layer, a suction pipe that extends through and interior wall and the exhaust point above the roof of the home. A correctly installed passive radon mitigation system should also include the sealing of cracks and sumps in the concrete slabs and foundation.
The passive radon systems work by creating a vacuum through natural stack effect in the suction pipes and can be converted to active radon systems by installing a radon vent fan. More passive radon system info Crawlspaces can be major radon entry point locations. Radon gas can enter the livable areas above crawlspaces through the floorboards. To properly prevent this radon entry a crawlspace should be sealed using a durable vapor barrier that is sealed air-tight. Our radon vapor barriers , when combined with a radon mitigation system will stop radon gas, reduce musty odors and make your crawlspace a cleaner environment for storing items.
More crawlspace radon mitigation info In existing homes or buildings with radon problems, active soil depressurization systems ASD are installed to block radon gas.
ASD systems vent radon gas by creating a vacuum in the soil below the foundation. A active radon vent fan is installed to create a permanent and consistent negative pressure within the system. They can carefully measure your existing system and install a correctly sized inline radon fan.
These fans are designed to run continuously on low power and without producing much noise. That means you will likely not even notice the difference while still lowering your radon levels to a safe point. Radon testing and mitigation in apartments and condos can save many families from dangerous health risks. The Advancing Healthy Housing Strategy effectively requires that multifamily housing gets radon testing and radon mitigation in order to receive HUD financing or re-financing.
One important note is that both radon testing and if necessary radon mitigation must be supervised by a certified radon professional.
National Radon Defense can help if you need to have a radon mitigation system installed for your home or multifamily housing. As a leading international network of radon professionals, our membership consists of certified radon professionals around the country. Contact us today to learn more about radon mitigation and schedule your free estimate!
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