Mitigating radon through basement floors is important for your family's health.
Radon is a naturally occurring gas that is produced by the decay of uranium. What makes it dangerous is that it is undetectable by the human senses and is considered a carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. It has been linked to lung cancer among non-smokers in numerous case studies performed around the world. Protecting your home from Radon gas is important for the health of the occupants. One of the most important steps is to mitigate the flow of Radon gas through your concrete floor slab. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Open windows to ventilate the house. The quickest way to remove Radon gas from a building is to provide fresh air. This is only a temporary step because leaving your windows open all the time is not a long term solution.
2. Patch any cracks or holes in the concrete slab surface with the epoxy crack sealer. This will reduce the infiltration of Radon gas by sealing the easiest paths into the building envelope.
3. Seal the entire concrete pad with concrete floor sealer designed for radon gas reduction. These are typically applied by rolling them on similar to paint or spraying them on with a compression style sprayer. A uniform coat will provide the best protection.
4. Contact a local Radon gas mitigation company to install a Radon gas vent pipe. A pipe is installed through the floor slab drawing air from underneath and venting it above the home. By creating a low air pressure zone under the slab, the Radon will be more incline to pass up the vent pipe rather than through the floor.
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