Your house type will affect the kind of radon system that will work best. Houses are generally categorized according to their foundation design. For example: basement, slab-on-grade (concrete poured at ground level), or crawlspace (a shallow unfinished space under the first floor). Some houses have more than one foundation design feature. For instance, it is… Read More
Advantages & Disadvantages of a Radon Mitigation System
People often wonder what the advantages & disadvantages of having a radon mitigation system are. There are several advantages as well as disadvantages to having a radon mitigation system. The advantages to a radon mitigation system hinge on the system being installed correctly by a licensed radon mitigation professional, as well as the system operating… Read More
Radon Mitigation FAQs
We've compiled a list of some of the most frequently asked questions about Radon Mitigation that we hear. How long do Radon Mitigation Fans last? We warranty our fans to work for 5 years. The national average for fans is 11 years. The EPA recommends having your fans checked every two years to make sure… Read More
Radon Exposure: The Real Monster Under the Bed
As we've stated several times, radon is an odorless, tasteless gas. It cannot be seen or touched. Even though it occurs naturally from the breakdown of uranium in rock & soil, it is a carcinogen. Long term radon exposure can lead to lung cancer. There are over 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the US that… Read More
Radon Testing: Short-Term Versus Long-Term
Though radon can't be seen, smelled or touched, it is not difficult to find out if radon is a problem in your home. All you have to do is have your home tested for radon. there are two types of radon tests: a short-term & a long-term test. All radon testing, whether short- or long-term,… Read More
Radon Mitigation Systems – Adding Value to Your Home
A lot of people think that a radon mitigation system will hurt their home value. In fact, the opposite can be true. A properly functioning radon mitigation system can add value to your home. As we've mentioned before, radon is naturally occurring. It comes from the breakdown of uranium in dirt and rocks. The end… Read More
