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How to Install a Radon Mitigation System in a New Home

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To suck air from under a slab, the slab must be airtight In the United States, the Surgeon General has warned radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon can be found all across the US, and can get into any type of building. As awareness of this hazard continues to spread, more and more homes, offices and schools are installing radon mitigation systems. As a member of National Radon Defense, we will take you through one of our standard installations. Please note this is not the same as testing for radon measurements. This is a look at how to install the system which helps reduce the levels of radon in an environment which may have high levels and be at risk. The testing aspect would come before these steps. In this example, it’s important to note the radon mitigation system was installed in a new home, and so there were a few steps which are required for installation that we did not need to complete. Mainly, there was already a PVC pipe installed a...
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How to Reduce Radon Levels in Your Home

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When the radon levels in your home exceed Tennessee guidelines, stating 200 becquerels/m3, it’s time to seek professional help in reducing radon levels to an acceptable measure. The higher the radon levels, the more urgent it is to remediate. According to a National Research Council report for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), eliminating radon gas entirely from your indoor living environment is not possible. The report explained that a third of lung cancer cases caused by radon exposure could be prevented if homes met the Canadian guideline. The following are tips to help you reduce radon levels in your home so that they’re at safe and acceptable levels: Increase the ventilation in your home to allow the air to properly circulate. You might want to try increasing mechanical ventilation through a heat recovery system (HRV) to permit air exchange. Seal all cracks, holes, or openings (water, sewer, electricity, etc.) in the foundation walls and floors (basement). Al...
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DIY Radon Mitigation. A Step-by-Step Guide to a Radon-Free Home

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Introduction Radon mitigation systems are great ways to remove radon from your home, but they can be tricky to install. DIY radon mitigation is no small feat, but for those confident enough in their abilities we are providing step-by-step instructions to a DIY Radon Mitigation system installation. Why Do it Yourself Radon Mitigation? Radon mitigation system installation can be expensive, and if you have radon you may feel like you cannot avoid that expense. You certainly should not go without a mitigation system over the long term if you know your home has high radon levels. So, how do you mitigate the expense, as well as the radon? Perform a DIY radon mitigation installation. We hinted at this above, but it bears repeating: installing a radon mitigation system is a serious task. Check out the steps in this article to see if you’re up for it. If any part of the installation steps make you uncomfortable, hire someone to install your system. You’ll save yourself a lot of hea...
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