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Radon Mitigation In New Construction: Passive System

Radon Mitigation In New Construction: Passive System

Radon Mitigation In New Construction: Passive System We were called out to provide an estimate for activating a passive radon mitigation system. A passive radon mitigation system is a type of radon system typically found in newer homes. Conducting a radon test will determine if your passive system should be activated. In this house, they…

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How Radon Mitigation Works

How a Radon Mitigation System Works

How a Radon Mitigation System Works Let’s examine the basic components of a radon mitigation system and how it works to reduce radon in your home. Your house draws radon in from the soil below the slab, which can cause high radon levels inside your home. As warm air rises and escapes out the top…

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Drilling PFE Test Holes

Where to Drill PFE Test Holes

Where to Drill PFE Test Holes Pressure Field Extension Testing (PFE) is a critical step in radon mitigation. It helps optimize radon system design, determine the ideal suction point placement, and select the right size radon fan. PFE testing helps ensure the radon mitigation system is designed and installed to effectively remove radon from the…

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Identify Challenges with Mitigation

Identifying Radon Mitigation Challenges

Identifying Radon Mitigation Challenges Effective radon mitigation requires navigating some potential challenges to achieve optimal reduction in indoor radon levels. The house we are going to look at is a split-entry home built in 1975. The pre-mitigation radon levels are between 3.0 and 4.0 pCi/L. Potential Challenges Outside: Attached Garage This home has an attached…

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