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If you are a homeowner, there is a good chance that your house has a crawl space underneath. This space may often be out of sight and out of mind, and you might only infrequently remember its existence. This area is an important part of your home, however, and it is vital to remember that safeguarding it may be beneficial in a number of ways. Encapsulating crawl space is one of the best ways to seal all vents and doors. This sealing is airtight and covers all walls and floor. The covering is done with a long-lasting plastic liner. You can also cover the open cavities of block foundation walls with Crawl space Encapsulation. The humidity that moves upward through cracks can be ceased this way. To take away remaining humidity whole home dehumidifier is used. Encapsulation is actually a covering method that is carried out in houses to close the cracks that create moisture and bad odor. You cannot think of accomplishing this job yourself. It involves proficiency that is possessed b...

Radon is a metallic element in gas form. This gas can be very harmful, particularly because it breaks down into tiny particles which can get lodged in the human lungs. The particles are radioactive and hence can easily lead to lung cancer. However, not all people who are exposed to the gas risk getting cancer but the risks remain high. Unfortunately, it can be hard to tell about the existence of the gas when buying your home. The amount of radon present varies from home to home and others don't suffer at all. This gas is usually naturally present in the soil and the ground on which your house is built on could be the source of the gas in your house. A radon pathway or source in the home increases the danger of the gas. It can also find its way into your home through well water supply. However, waterborne radon is considered to be lower in risks compared to the gas that enters from the soil below the house. In every case, you might require radon mitigation services to remain saf...

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...

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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If you mention radon to most people, it’s likely you’ll get a blank stare. But if you mention lung cancer, you’ve got their attention! November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect time to learn more about radon and how to test radon levels in your home. According to US Surgeon General Richard Carmona, MD, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is estimated to cause 21,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. The scary thing is, Utah has high levels of radon throughout the state, and most of us don’t even know it. More information about radon is available at a free Radon Awareness Open House in the south lobby of Riverton Hospital (Building 1 entrance) on Thursday, November 19, from 6-8 p.m. What is radon? Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and gets into the air we breathe. Since it can be produced by common elements, radon gas can be a problem an...