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Radon / Discussions

Does radon gas have an odor?

...radon gas? Radon gas does not have an odor. The only way to know if you have radon gas in your home is to buy a radon detector. For radon mitigation, see here -...

Posted by Linda Chisholm Nov. 6, 2024 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

How do you install a radon barrier in a crawlspace with an uneven floor?

...radon barrier in a crawlspace can be a pretty easy DIY job, assuming there is enough head room to move around. Below is page where we are installing a radon bar...

Posted by Reinhart Bigl Nov. 29, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

How do you fix radon in a basement?

...radon gas from homes  and I am looking to get down and ensure no more radon comes in. At our house it can be higher on the higher (bedroom floors) is there a so...

Posted by Ej Weiss Aug. 11, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 3 responses

Is a vapor barrier necessary under a concrete slab with foam insulation and if so, where does go?

...Radon barrier radon evacuation stack is mandatory. To continue about radon – exposure to radon gas in homes is the second greatest cause of lung cancer. There i...

Posted by Grady 22 Aug. 17, 2019 Air and vapour barriers 3 responses

Can you Insulate a cinder block basement foundation with Rockwool?

...radon gas membrane (See our pages on Radon barriers in basements for more information). Then we would add rigid insulation panels, a stud wall with batts, and d...

Posted by Victor B June 19, 2019 Basements improvements 6 responses

Should I test my home for radon gas?

...radon gas in homes Mitigating radon gas in water National radon gas maps and database of high risk areas

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

How do you lower high radon levels in a basement?

...Radon test result is 7.5pCi/L . What should  we do and how much it will cost? Can you please suggest us what should be done. House is in very good condition.  R...

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

How do you install your own DIY radon mitigation system?

...radon? Here by the way are all our page all about mitigation –  Testing for radon gas in homes  and radon mitigation techniques for basements and crawlspaces ...

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

Does a low radon air reading necessarily = low radon in well water?

...radon in your water, but I wouldn't consider it conclusive. Here is our page on radon gas in water that would be a wise starting place –  How to remove radon ga...

Posted by Steve Bull Jan. 4, 2020 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 5 responses

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

...radon levels we now want to use the room more. It's currently completely unfinished, nothing on the walls - what's the best way for us to finish and insulate ou...

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

Can you use an HRV or ERV for radon removal in a dirt floor basement?

...radon evacuation tube below would be the cheapest and most effective way to reduce your radon gas levels. See here –  How to remove radon gas from basements and...

Posted by Douglas Touart March 1, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

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

...radon gas, see more techniques on this page –  How to remove Radon Gas from basements and crawlspaces Having radon levels that vary between 3.5 and 6.5 pCi/L is...

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?

...radon gas in homes –  How to remove radon gas from basements and crawl spaces Some of the radon mitigation techniques could be a DIY solution, particularly havi...

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

Should you seal all rods and penetrations for a radon barrier?

...radon levels in homes and have an effective radon barrier, you would need to seal all holes protruding through the radon barrier or membrane. And by that, pleas...

Posted by D H Dec. 25, 2020 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

Is sealing basement concrete floor against radon a good idea?

...radon gas contamination and remove it if levels are above recommended safe levels. Have you had your basement tested for radon and found high levels? Here are o...

Posted by Tim Hanrahan Sept. 18, 2020 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 3 responses

Do you have recommendations for radon sealing basement concrete & installing new flooring?

...Radon -- I have a radon issue and have recently installed an active depressurization mitigation system which is working well!  In re-doing floors there is an op...

Posted by M N Sept. 1, 2020 Basements improvements 1 response

How do you fix radon and water infiltration in a dry stone foundation?

...radon at 4.0. So... I'm thinking a layer of washed gravel in the cellar is necessary to allow the water to flow to the sump. Then a radon-rated vapor barrier on...

Posted by john flannery July 14, 2020 Foundation and basement improvements 5 responses

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