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Mitigation / Discussions

Should I bother testing for radon in a gutted and uninsulated house?

...mitigation system before encapsulating the crawlspace- but wondering if I'll get reliable results with so much passive ventilation going on. We always recommend...

Posted by Luba Sharapan March 27, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 3 responses

Should I test my home for radon gas?

I plan on improving insulation to the point of needing an air exchanger. I thought it best to test for radon gas after I've tightened up the major air leakage i...

Posted by Mary Anne S March 5, 2019 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 4 responses

How do you lower high radon levels in a basement?

...mitigation equipment such as passive radon stacks are becoming mandatory in many regional building codes, and the can be installed afterwards in some situations...

Posted by Uma Parekh May 22, 2020 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

How do you install your own DIY radon mitigation system?

...mitigation –  Testing for radon gas in homes  and radon mitigation techniques for basements and crawlspaces Sub-slab depressurization is a great method for ra...

Posted by Ariel Fridman Jan. 27, 2020 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

Is polyiso board or styrofoam best for insulating when finishing a basement in CO?

...mitigation installed for high radon levels we now want to use the room more. It's currently completely unfinished, nothing on the walls - what's the best way fo...

Posted by Evan B. Nov. 21, 2019 Basements improvements 1 response

Could a ductless heat recovery ventilator be used for radon mitigation?

...mitigation. Any increase in radon gas increases the risk of lung cancer, so there simply is no ‘safe’ amount. Removing radon at the source is always the most ef...

Posted by Jim B Feb. 20, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

How do you do Radon mitigation when with insulating and ventilating a crawlspace?

...mitigation techniques could be a DIY solution, particularly having a radon evacuation stack in the floor and covering it with a poly membrane, you will see more...

Posted by Cathy Gaskins Feb. 17, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

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