What Type Of Radon Removal System is Best For My House?
A radon specialist can help to determine which type of radon removal system is best for you. Your home may need a combination of types and may also need sealing work as part of the system. A radon mitigator will usually perform diagnostics before any type of system is installed to determine what is best for your particular home. Diagnostics normally consists of drilling a few small ½” holes through the concrete that will later be plugged and sealed. These test holes allow the specialist to determine where the radon is coming from, types of soil and where the suction point(s) need to be for your particular home. Homes with crawlspaces, or homes built on ground level all require different approaches, but when designed and installed properly, systems can reduce radon levels by up to 99%. In some cases these systems can bring your radon level down to the same as the outside air!
Benefits Of a Radon Removal System
Of course the single largest benefit of having a radon removal system is low radiation exposure and a greatly reduced chance of getting cancer, but many other benefits have also been reported. As radon removal systems safely exhaust the radon, they also remove other chemicals and gases that are commonly found in the soil around our homes like insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, methane and carbon dioxide. Cleaner air means better health. These systems also remove moisture from the ground and can help to keep basements drier and prevent mold growth. Smart home buyers are now asking for a radon test as part of the inspection process so if you already have a radon removal system in place, you may sell your home faster or even get more for it. One of the biggest benefits though is peace of mind and knowing that you’re doing the right thing for yourself and your family.
