If you have been researching radon gas, you are already familiar with what it is. A radioactive gas that is produced when uranium decays in soil and rocks. Because the foundation of your home is surrounded by soil, radon can enter your home and become a health risk. In fact, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, and here's a scary number... 1 in 3 homes in Utah have high radon levels. So what can be done? Radon mitigation or reduction is the only way to significantly reduce the radon levels in your home. As you are researching this you may hear of both passive and active radon reduction. So which system do you want to remove radon and protect your family?
This is a system that is installed before the foundation of the home is even laid. This is more cost effective to install during the building process, and some Utah builders do these automatically. If you are building a home, be sure to talk to your contractor or builder before the foundation is poured if you want to install a passive radon system. A passive radon system can help reduce radon levels by about 50%. If a home is uilt on soil that is high in radon, you may need to upgrade to an active system. We recommend testing the home for radon after building is complete.
If you have a passive system installed but still have high levels of radon, it is easy to upgrade to an active radon reduction (or mitigation) system. It just involves hooking up the fan to create that active suction.
If you do not have a passive system installed, an active radon reduction system is recommended. Radon and other soil gases are drawn indoors primarily by the lower air pressure in the house compared to that of the soil. To reduce radon-bearing soil gas from entering the house, a small fan (with associated piping) can be used to withdraw radon directly from the soil. This is an active system. There are two main kinds of systems that are dependent on your home.
Whether you are building , buying or just want to ensure your families safety in your current home, we can help. Call our radon experts at 801-871-0715 to get started today.
If you have discovered or are worried about a radon problem in your home, you may be looking into methods to reduce radon. There are several radon reduction techniques available to you, but we should first review why radon reduction is important. What Is radon gas and why is it dangerous? As uranium in soil […]
Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled. In the United States, exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers and the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and World Health Organization (WHO) have strong stances about radon […]
Radon mitigation systems can be installed in a house to reduce radon levels, but what about condos and townhomes? Before we get into the details, let’s first understand what radon is and how it enters a home. What Is Radon? Radon gas is a naturally-occurring, radioactive gas that occurs when uranium in soil decays. This […]
