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Radon Mitigation with Sub-Slab Hazards

Radon Mitigation with Sub-Slab Hazards

Radon mitigation requires drilling into the slab, so what do we do when we encounter sub-slab hazards? Read on to see how we mitigated this home in New Brighton, Minnesota, with copper boiler lines beneath the slab.  BASICS Before we get started, let’s review some radon mitigation basics. Radon is a radioactive gas released from…

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Radon Mitigation in Rambler

How do you mitigate radon in a 1978 rambler?

Have you ever wondered how we perform radon mitigation in a rambler, sometimes referred to as a ranch home? Let’s take a look at our installation process for this 1978 rambler with a full basement and an initial radon level of 15.7 pCi/L.  PRESSURE FIELD EXTENSION The key to engineering an effective radon mitigation system…

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In Depth Look at Radon Mitigation

Radon Mitigation Without Drain Tile

You may be wondering, how does radon mitigation work in a home without drain tile? Homes with drain tile are typically easier to mitigate than homes without drain tile. If your home does not have drain tile you will likely need a mitigation system that falls into the sub-slab depressurization category of radon systems. This…

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Radon Testing

Radon Testing and Home Inspection Process

Considering Waiving the Home Inspection? What You Need to Know About Radon Testing If you are buying a home, we highly recommend having a thorough home inspection conducted, including a radon test, to avoid any costly issues or repairs down the road. In addition, conducting a radon test can protect you and your family from…

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Sealing a Radon Entry Pathway

My sister, Calley, recently bought a home in New Brighton, MN. She had a radon test done during the home inspection. The radon was 2.5 pCi/L.  After she moved in, I was looking at how we were going to install the radon mitigation system. I happened to look behind the furnace and noticed that it…

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