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Mitigating a home with a radon hot spot

Mitigation with a Radon Hot Spot

How do you reach a radon hot spot where you can’t run a pipe? It is possible, as long as you have the correct information. If you’re familiar with our work, you know that we use pressure field extension testing on every home. This helps ensure that our systems work effectively and efficiently, even in…

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Testing Firestop Collars

Testing Firestop Collars

Last month, we discussed firestop collars and the importance of proper installation. If you missed it, read the article here. Today we’ll show you what happens when a firestop collar is installed incorrectly. What is a Firestop Collar To recap, firestop collars are used to maintain the integrity of a firewall, like the shared wall…

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How to Install a Firestop Collar

How to Install a Firestop Collar

When installing a radon mitigation system, fire safety usually isn’t top of mind. However, it’s important for mitigators to ensure that radon systems do not interfere with fire-resistant structures. Today we’ll discuss firewalls, firestop collars, and proper installation. You can also watch a video on proper firestop collar installation here. What is a firewall?   Firewalls…

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Radon Mitigation FAQs with Chad Robinson

Radon Mitigation FAQs with Chad

Have you ever wondered what goes into engineering a radon mitigation system? What makes a house easy or challenging to mitigate? We had the opportunity to discuss some of our most frequently asked questions with Chad Robinson. Chad is the lead mitigation trainer for Kansas State University and owns a radon mitigation company, Building Performance,…

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Radon Measurement FAQs

Radon Measurement FAQs

Radon testing can be confusing. What’s the best way to test? How do you interpret the results? We sat down with Bruce Snead, Director of Engineering Extension at Kansas State University, to answer common radon measurement questions. Bruce has worked in the radon industry since 1988, doing training, outreach, technical assistance, and working with states…

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