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What is Radon?

What Is Radon And How To Test

Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that many people do not know is in their homes and can pose serious health risks.  What is Radon: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium in the rock and soil below your home. It is naturally drawn up into your…

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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. What is a firewall?   Firewalls are fire-resistant walls that reduce the chance a fire spreads from one…

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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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