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You must have heard that your house should have a radon system installed and well taken care of, etc. But do you know what radon is all about and why you should consider mitigation to be done? Firstly, radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that is harmful to your overall health in the long run and even causes lung cancer. However, radon gas is colorless, odorless, and inert, so it becomes difficult to inspect if you are around the harmful gas or not.
And mostly, this gas-only accumulates and gets trapped indoors. So, if you lack ventilation, and care about other family members, get a Radon Mitigation System done. This process rapidly reduces radon concentration and indoor level as low as reasonably possible. Usually, a good radon mitigation system maintains an EPA action level below 4 pCi/L (picocuries of radon per liter of air) and a yearly level below 2 pCi/L.
Why Do You Require A Radon System Installed
As mentioned earlier, radon gas mostly accumulates in closed areas that have less to no ventilation. Also, if your house is not checked for a longer period, radon gas can gradually mix in the atmosphere and create a harmful indoor aura. That is one of the major causes of lung cancer and damages the lungs of non smokers the same way a smoking lung will over the period. Therefore, you need to install the radon mitigation system as soon as possible.
A Radon mitigation system pulls polluted air from the soil and tries to exhaust it outdoors with the help of a fan and pipe. Usually, during the whole process, the pipe can either be inside or outside the house to discharge radon gas away from the window or main entrance.
How To Install A Mitigation System
As mentioned, the process is quite simple and cost-effective. For your knowledge, below, we have shared the process of radon mitigation system installation.
Initial Testing
The very first step before setting up a radon system is Radon Testing in your home. You can conduct the testing independently or hire a professional team to conduct the testing with specialized tools. Usually, your home should be tested once every 2-3 years for radon and other gases.
Drill A Hole
After testing the radon gas level in your home, drill a hole in your basement using a rotary hammer. Drill enough large slabs that you can pass by 3-inch plastic pipe easily.
Clean Slab From Beneath
As soon as you drill a hole. Next, you will be required to dig a bit more below the slab and clean the pit beneath it. If the layer below is a bit rough, having stones or a small pit, you can easily clean it with simple tools. And if the soil is dense or has a larger pit, first dig into it and then pull it with the help of a vacuum or pipe.
Run Pipe From Cellular To Attic
After Cleaning The Pit:
- Create a fluid path to slide 3-inch PVC pipe from home to the attic.
- Glue the joints and support the pipe with straps.
- Make sure the pipe runs horizontally and drains all the derbies.
Set-Up The Pipe
Now that you have cleaned the bit beneath, place the pipe by running the bottom pipe several inches beneath the sub-slab pit. Also, place the backer rod in-between the outer part of the pipe and the slab. After placing the pipe, seal the joints by using hydraulic cement.
Afterward, you will be required to follow the steps given below to complete the process of the Radon Mitigation System accurately.
- Run the pipe till the fan
- Next, install the nanometre
- After setting up the system, test it before actually starting working with it.
Conclusion
Hopefully, our article was helpful enough to guide you regarding radon gas, mitigation systems, and why you should install it immediately. However, if you are already installing the system, we recommend you consider the guide given above.
