Basement Radon Mitigation System Installation
A radon mitigation system is the best way to protect yourself and your family from the dangers of radon gas. We can install radon mitigation equipment in your basement to keep you and your loved ones safe.
What Is Radon Gas?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and radioactive gas that can seep into your home through cracks in the foundation or other openings. Exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer and other health problems.
What are the Risks of Radon Gas In My Basement?
The risks of radon exposure are highest in enclosed spaces, like your basement. That’s because radon gas can build up to dangerous levels in these areas.
Since the basement floor of your home is usually underground and in close contact with the soil, it’s imperative to make sure that your basement is free of radon gas.
There is no known safe level of radon exposure, so the EPA recommends that homeowners install radon mitigation systems for a radon level of 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) or more, and consider adding such a system to be on the safe side for homes with a level between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.
You may need to get your home tested to determine what radon levels exist in your house.
How Does a Radon Mitigation System Work?
A radon mitigation system, or radon reduction system, uses a fan to draw air out of your basement and release it into the atmosphere, where it dissipates harmlessly.
This type of system prevents radon from entering your home and protects you and your family from the dangers of exposure. Reaching unsafe radon levels can lead to health problems like lung cancer.
The Parts of a Radon Reduction System
A Suction Pit
A Manometer
The manometer is a device that measures the amount of pressure in the system. This lets you know if the system is working correctly.
A Monitoring System and Alarm
A Radon Fan
The fan is the critical part of the system, and it pulls air from the soil and forces it out of your home through the pipe. The fan will normally be in a room without insulation like your garage, attic, or placed on the exterior of your home.
Get a Free Quote for a Radon Mitigation System
We’re experts at installing combustion appliances and improving indoor air quality in your basement.
We’ll install a radon mitigation system for you and test it to ensure everything is working correctly. We’ll also fill in any cracks or holes in your basement walls or floors and then seal them to lower radon risk.
If you’re getting a radon system installed, you should also ensure that you have basement waterproofing performed. This way you won’t have to worry about moisture causing cracks in your walls or foundation that could let in condensation and radon.
Learn why so many homeowners trust us with their radon mitigation needs.
Do you have any more questions about the dangers of radon or how to have a system installed? We’re happy to answer any questions you have about your finished basement and beyond.
