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…
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…
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,…
How To Find a Great Radon Mitigation Contractor Looking for a radon mitigation contractor but don’t know where to start? You’re in the right place! In this article, we’ll show you where to find a radon mitigation contractor in your area and provide a list of questions to ask contractors to help you make the…
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 Minnesota weather. The system not only pulls radon from beneath the home but also draws out moisture, so the small amount of water that falls…
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.
21352 Tulip St NW
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14050 21st Ave N
Plymouth, MN 55447
(612) 474-1004
Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area, Plymouth, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Edina and Western WI
*American Radon Mitigation Inc. guarantees that the annual average radon level in the 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 homes with sub-slab ductwork, aftermarket drain tile, untreated crawl spaces, multi-family homes, or inaccessible air leaks to the soil.