Radon Mitigation Sussex WIRadon mitigation in Sussex WI is a trending and life-saving home repair. Radon levels in Sussex tend to be higher than the national average of radon levels and for this reason it’s very important to have your home tested and mitigated if needed. Alarmingly, in a study done by the Wisconsin DHS from 1995-2016 they found that 71.4%% of the 490 homes they evaluated in Sussex had radon levels at or above 4.0pCi/L with one home testing as high as 124.2pCi/L! Lifetime Radon has been in business for over 21 years assisting homeowners with radon testing and radon mitigation. As the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, radon causes over 20,000 deaths a year. Thankfully, with the discovery of new technology, radon is a solvable issue in every home. By installing a radon mitigation system you can decrease your radon levels by up to 99%. Every single home in the Midwest can have high radon levels. There’s a common misconception that brand new homes are exempt from radon due to the construction and air tight sealing done in the basement, however, new construction homes many times have higher levels than older homes because of how well sealed they are. By installing a radon mitigation system you are drawing out the dangerous radon gas from underneath your home before it ever has a chance to enter the property. Radon mitigation systems run continuously and indefinitely to keep you and your family safe from this cancer causing carcinogen. For a free radon mitigation estimate, or to set up a radon test at your home in Sussex give us a call now.
Radon Testing Sussex WISo how can you find out if you have a high radon issue in your home? Well, unfortunately since radon cannot be seen or smelled the only way to know if you have an issue at your home is by the use of a proper radon test. Radon testing is a simple and affordable process with prices ranging from $25 up to $180. Every radon test that we offer here at Lifetime Radon is ultra accurate, and the range of options that we offer fit every radon testing need.
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Radon testing is most popular in real estate transactions, but it should be performed no matter if you're selling or not, and should be done every two years in accordance with the with the EPA’s recommendations. If your homes radon levels test over 4.0 pCi per liter you should have a mitigation system installed. If your homes levels come below 4.0 but between 2 and 3.9 pCi/L, you should consider doing a long-term test to get a true average. To learn more about radon testing and the options that we offer here at lifetime right on give us a call today
Radon Mitigation Installation Sussex
Drain tile depressurization:
By far the most common radon mitigation installation technique is drain tile depressurization. This technique is used on homes that have a sump crock with drain tile. With this method, the radon mitigation system pulls air through the drain tile underneath the home to create a negative pressure underneath the slab, This draws the radon into the drain tile and through our piping to vent above the roofline. Drain tile depressurization is the most effective way to mitigate radon from home because of how much extension the drain tile provides underneath the home . This system can run directly out of the sump crock or can run directly out of the drain tile underneath the home by coring a hole and attaching the system directly to the drain tile underneath the home. This is nice because it allows the system to be run pretty much anywhere in an unfinished area of the basement, about 9 1/2 inches away from the wall . Many homes with drain tile that isn’t clogged, have results come back below 1.0 pCi per liter after we install a system, we even see a lot of homes come back at 0.3 pCi/L
Sub slab depressurization:
For homes that do not have a sump crock with drain tile, we use a method called sub-slab depressurization. With this method we core a 4 inch hole into the basement floor and dig out about 5 to 10 gallons worth of material underneath the home to create a collection point. After creating the collection, we seal the piping to that hole to draw air from that pit. What we are trying to accomplish with sub-slab depressurization is similar to the goal of drain tile depressurization (negative pressure). Depending on how large the basement is, this method also may require more than one collection point. Typically most homes in Sussex only require one collection point to achieve maximum results.
Crawlspace encapsulation:
Some homes in Sussex have a dirt or gravel crawl space that is open to the basement under an addition. Depending on the radon level in these homes, that crawl space may need to be sealed down to decrease the amount of radon coming in and to get full depressurization in the basement. This is done by using a specially designed vapor mat, that is completely sealed down to the crawl space. Crawl space depressurization not only helps with the radon levels in the home but also drastically decreases the amount of moisture in the basement, which also helps with the musty smell that typically resonates from them.
To find out what type of radon mitigation techniques will be used at your home, give us a call or fill out the contact form on this page, and will provide you with a free no obligation estimate.
By far the most common radon mitigation installation technique is drain tile depressurization. This technique is used on homes that have a sump crock with drain tile. With this method, the radon mitigation system pulls air through the drain tile underneath the home to create a negative pressure underneath the slab, This draws the radon into the drain tile and through our piping to vent above the roofline. Drain tile depressurization is the most effective way to mitigate radon from home because of how much extension the drain tile provides underneath the home . This system can run directly out of the sump crock or can run directly out of the drain tile underneath the home by coring a hole and attaching the system directly to the drain tile underneath the home. This is nice because it allows the system to be run pretty much anywhere in an unfinished area of the basement, about 9 1/2 inches away from the wall . Many homes with drain tile that isn’t clogged, have results come back below 1.0 pCi per liter after we install a system, we even see a lot of homes come back at 0.3 pCi/L
Sub slab depressurization:
For homes that do not have a sump crock with drain tile, we use a method called sub-slab depressurization. With this method we core a 4 inch hole into the basement floor and dig out about 5 to 10 gallons worth of material underneath the home to create a collection point. After creating the collection, we seal the piping to that hole to draw air from that pit. What we are trying to accomplish with sub-slab depressurization is similar to the goal of drain tile depressurization (negative pressure). Depending on how large the basement is, this method also may require more than one collection point. Typically most homes in Sussex only require one collection point to achieve maximum results.
Crawlspace encapsulation:
Some homes in Sussex have a dirt or gravel crawl space that is open to the basement under an addition. Depending on the radon level in these homes, that crawl space may need to be sealed down to decrease the amount of radon coming in and to get full depressurization in the basement. This is done by using a specially designed vapor mat, that is completely sealed down to the crawl space. Crawl space depressurization not only helps with the radon levels in the home but also drastically decreases the amount of moisture in the basement, which also helps with the musty smell that typically resonates from them.
To find out what type of radon mitigation techniques will be used at your home, give us a call or fill out the contact form on this page, and will provide you with a free no obligation estimate.
Radon Companies Near Sussex WI
At Lifetime Radon, we understand the need to get multiple estimates with every home remodel project that you do. However in the radon mitigation industry there are a few things to look out for when picking the right contractor. Similarly to other important home-improvement projects such as roofing, kitchen remodeling, and plumbing, radon mitigation is not a project that you should go cheap with. There isn’t high-end or low-end radon mitigation systems, there’s only radon mitigation systems that work or do not work. At Lifetime Radon we have never run into a home that we could not mitigate. We use the highest quality materials, have the best service in the industry, and the most experience in the area. Many radon mitigation contractors do not follow state electrical codes and EPA regulations set for radon mitigation. What can happen when you choose an unqualified contractor is, damages to your drain tile, shoddy electrical work that can end in a fire, fines from the state for un-permitted work, and high radon levels with no one to come back to fix it. Make sure whatever company you choose to help you with your radon mitigation needs are certified by the National Radon Proficiency Program, follow all state electrical codes, and have years of experience under their belt dealing with radon mitigation. Checking reviews on sites such as Google, Home Advisers, Angie’s List and the Better Business Bureau, can be very helpful in choosing a contractor that is highly respected and will do the right job the first time. To learn more about our services and to get a free estimate, give us a call now!