Radon Mitigation Richfield WIRadon mitigation is a popular home improvement project in Richfield because of the abundance of radon gas in the area. Radon is an invisible threat that should not be taken lightly, as it cases roughly 21,000 lung cancer deaths a year in the US. Radon is a naturally occurring noble gas that comes up from the soil and can enter a home in many different ways. Once it gets in, due to its density, it builds up in the lower levels of the home with nowhere to go. By implementing a radon mitigation system, the radon gas is diverted above the roofline to vent safely into the air to dissipate. Radon mitigation works by creating negative pressure under the home with the use of PVC piping and an in-line radon mitigation fan. With homes that have drain tile, the piping is attached to that system which allows for maximum depressurization from under the slab. With homes that do not have drain tile, depressurization is achieved by digging out a collection point underneath the home and attaching the piping to that. Radon mitigation in Richfield is a much needed and affordable home repair, and in addition to lowering the radon levels, can also drastically reduce moisture in the basement. If you would like a free, no obligation estimate for a radon mitigation system at your home in Richfield, give us a call now!
Radon Testing RichfieldIn a study done by the Wisconsin DHS, 151 homes in Richfield were tested for radon and from those 151 homes tested, 70% of those tested above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, with the highest result coming back above 50 pCi/L. All homeowners in Wisconsin are at risk for having high radon levels in their homes and Washington County is no exception. Everyone living in this area should test their homes for radon no matter what type of home they have. Radon is formed naturally in the soil from the decay of uranium, and once it starts coming up from the soil, it will make it into your property. New homes, old homes, homes without basements, schools, skyscrapers, you name it, radon can get in. Testing for radon is a pretty simple process and is not a lot of money to complete. There are different testing options that are offered to fit your needs in regards to timing, cost, and information needed. We offer charcoal testing kits, digital testing, long term testing, continuous bluetooth monitoring, and water testing here at Lifetime Radon. To find out more about the radon testing options that we offer, or to schedule a test to be done at your home in Richfield give us a call or fill out the form on this page.
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Radon Abatement Richfield
There are essentially two ways to run a radon system once the collection point has been determined. These two options are through the garage, or to the exterior of the home. Per EPA regulations and state code, the radon fan cannot be placed in a livable area, and the piping must extend up above the roofline. So this really leaves three options for fan placement which are, the exterior, the garage, or the attic. Which style of system your home will fit is completely dependent upon your homes construction and preference.
Garage Systems:
For a garage system to be possible on the home, we need an unfinished portion of the basement that abuts up to the common wall on the house where the basement wall runs up into a garage wall. The piping starts in the basement from the floor near that wall,runs up the wall, through the joist into the garage. Once inside of the garage, the piping extends up the garage wall, and the fan is placed along the piping. The piping then continues up and through the roof to vent safely into the air. Many homeowners prefers this system because it’s visibility on the exterior of the home is very small, and it can sometimes save them money on having to bring out an electrician because most homes have outlets available in their garage,
Exterior Systems:
When the garage style is not possible on the home or not preferred, an exterior system is always a possibility. In this case, the system can start from pretty much anywhere in the basement along the wall (preferrably and unfinished area) to run up and out to the exterior. Once outside, the fan is placed a few feet from the ground, and the piping continues up to vent 6-12 inches above the gutterline. Exterior systems must stay at least 10ft away from windows where the pipe vents out, and in order to use an existing outlet, the outlet must be on the exterior with the fan. If there is no existing outlets on the exterior, we work with master electricians that can hardwire the fan for you for a flat rate. We always do everything we can to make the system look as aesthetically pleasing as possible and will never install a system on the front of the home.
Custom Systems:
If the home is built in a way that both an exterior style and garage style are not possible, or large shelving units are in the way throughout the basement, we are able to adapt. We have been in the mitigation business for over 21 years and in that time have found way to fit a mitigation system in every type of home. Some tougher homes may require the piping to run though the interior through a closet or cabinets, and the fan placed in the attic of the home. Or, we have also run into cases where we need to run the piping though built in shelving in the basement or garage to get the piping where it needs to be. In either case, we can make it work! If you feel that your home is out of the ordinary, don’t give up hope for a radon mitigation system! We can always help.
To find out what style of radon mitigation system would fit your home the best, give us a call and we can provide you with a free phone estimate, or set up a time for someone to meet you at the home in person for a free consultation.
Garage Systems:
For a garage system to be possible on the home, we need an unfinished portion of the basement that abuts up to the common wall on the house where the basement wall runs up into a garage wall. The piping starts in the basement from the floor near that wall,runs up the wall, through the joist into the garage. Once inside of the garage, the piping extends up the garage wall, and the fan is placed along the piping. The piping then continues up and through the roof to vent safely into the air. Many homeowners prefers this system because it’s visibility on the exterior of the home is very small, and it can sometimes save them money on having to bring out an electrician because most homes have outlets available in their garage,
Exterior Systems:
When the garage style is not possible on the home or not preferred, an exterior system is always a possibility. In this case, the system can start from pretty much anywhere in the basement along the wall (preferrably and unfinished area) to run up and out to the exterior. Once outside, the fan is placed a few feet from the ground, and the piping continues up to vent 6-12 inches above the gutterline. Exterior systems must stay at least 10ft away from windows where the pipe vents out, and in order to use an existing outlet, the outlet must be on the exterior with the fan. If there is no existing outlets on the exterior, we work with master electricians that can hardwire the fan for you for a flat rate. We always do everything we can to make the system look as aesthetically pleasing as possible and will never install a system on the front of the home.
Custom Systems:
If the home is built in a way that both an exterior style and garage style are not possible, or large shelving units are in the way throughout the basement, we are able to adapt. We have been in the mitigation business for over 21 years and in that time have found way to fit a mitigation system in every type of home. Some tougher homes may require the piping to run though the interior through a closet or cabinets, and the fan placed in the attic of the home. Or, we have also run into cases where we need to run the piping though built in shelving in the basement or garage to get the piping where it needs to be. In either case, we can make it work! If you feel that your home is out of the ordinary, don’t give up hope for a radon mitigation system! We can always help.
To find out what style of radon mitigation system would fit your home the best, give us a call and we can provide you with a free phone estimate, or set up a time for someone to meet you at the home in person for a free consultation.