Where are the highest radon levels in a house?
Radon levels are often highest in the lowest part of a home or building, so testing in the basement or first floor is a good place to start. Fix your home if a test shows elevated radon levels at or above 4 pCi/L. Find a certified contractor, get cost estimates and fix spaces with an elevated radon level.
At what level should you remediate radon?
EPA recommends fixing your home if the results of one long- term test or the average of two short- term tests show radon levels of 4 pCi/L or higher. With today’s technology, radon levels in most homes can be reduced to 2 pCi/L or below. You also may want to consider fixing if the level is between 2 and 4 pCi/L.
Does opening windows help get rid of radon?
Opening windows improves air circulation and ventilation, helping move radon out of the house and mixing radon-free outside air with indoor air. Make sure all your basement windows are open. Homes tend to have lower air pressure than their surroundings, which draws radon into the basement.
Can radon go through drywall?
While radon typically finds its way into homes through cracks or holes in a foundation it has the ability to penetrate through paper, plastic, sheetrock, wood, and insulation.
Is radon worse in winter or summer?
Radon levels can vary but tend to be highest during the winter when homes are being heated and the air is stagnant. Since most people don’t open their windows during the winter, there’s nowhere for radon to escape too which causes it to build up in the home. This makes winter the best time for radon testing.
How do I remove radon gas from my home?
Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. Learn more about radon gas and why it is so dangerous. The best way to deal with radon gas is to suction it out of the lowest level and dump it outside or pressurize your lowest level so it never enters your home in the first place. 1. Remove radon gas using suction
Should I install a radon mitigation system in my lower level?
That’s not always practical if you want to use your lower level as living space. Radon mitigation system installation costs vary depending on local labor rates and whether the space in your home is finished or unfinished.
How do you get rid of radon in a crawl space?
1. Remove radon gas using suction Suction systems work by creating negative air pressure in an existing sump pump pit, a freshly dug gravel pit under your concrete floor, or by placing a plastic sheet over the soil in your crawl space and sucking air from under the plastic.
Is a passive radon protection system right for You?
However, if your radon gas concentrations are at the low end of the scale, a passive system may work just fine. You can always add a fan later on if radon levels increase.