People often ask why we don’t use rain caps on radon mitigation systems. Leaving a pipe open to precipitation may seem counterintuitive; however, radon mitigation systems are designed to handle Colorado weather. The system not only pulls radon from beneath the home but also draws out moisture, so the small amount of water that falls…
There is no known safe level of radon exposure, so we aim to reduce radon levels as much as possible at American Radon Mitigation. However, you shouldn’t have to pay excessive operating costs to achieve that. This article discusses how to use valves and dampers to reduce system operating costs without sacrificing radon reduction. FAN…
Aftermarket drain tile and additions can complicate the radon mitigation process. Let’s look at how we mitigated this 1967 home with aftermarket drain tile, multiple additions, and a radon level of 8 pCi/L. OVERVIEW OF THE HOME FIRST ADDITION WITH AFTERMARKET DRAIN TILE The first addition was in the back corner of the house. The…
It’s not always obvious which areas of a home will need radon mitigation, especially when multiple foundation types are involved. The best way to lower radon levels is to create suction under every area of the house. However, we can get away with only treating certain portions of a home in some situations. To help…
Does your home have a tuck-under garage? While these garages can help make the most of your space, they usually present a challenge when mitigating a home. Let’s take a look at how we mitigate a home in this 1976 split-level home with a tuck-under garage, a finished basement, no drain tile, and a radon…
You deserve a safe and healthy home
Everyone deserves to live in a home that is safe and healthy. Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. Without testing for it, it’s impossible to know if your home’s radon levels are dangerously high and exposing your family to health risks.
*American Radon Mitigation Inc. guarantees that the annual average radon level in a client’s home will be 1.5 pCi/L or less for five years, beginning on the installation date, so long as all items on the bid are selected. The 1.5 pCi/L guarantee does not apply to certain property conditions or areas where the outdoor ambient radon concentration exceeds the national average of 0.4 pCi/L. See our Terms and Conditions for full details.
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