Radon Mitigation Appleton WIRadon gas is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium rock, water, or soil. It is necessary to install a mitigation system in any home or commercial property in Appleton, Wisconsin, if the test result is 4 pCi/L or greater. Radon is a colorless, odorless, and radioactive gas that seeps up from the foundation and releases radioactive particles when inhaled. The primary benefit of removing radon from the home is to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer. Standard radon reduction systems are successful in providing the result within 24 hours and maintain low levels as long as the fan is operating. These systems have a number of additional advantages as well that include reducing infiltration of moist soil air with the radon and lowering the humidity level in the basement of the home. Homeowners, in accordance with the EPA, should correct their radon gas problem before putting out their home on the market. This often provides more time to address the problem and select a cost-effective solution. The EPA recommends that you should test your home in Appleton for radon gas every two years. It is extremely important to test more than once. High levels of radon exposure elevate the risk of developing lung cancer. To get a quote for radon mitigation or testing in your home in Appleton give us a call or click the link below!
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Radon Testing Appleton WI
Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that makes it impossible to detect without professional methods. Testing for your home in Appleton should take place in the lowest livable level. Radon detectors seem to be alike and serve the same purpose. They monitor the radon level, giving you the constant awareness of the radon presence in your home in Appleton.
Active radon detectors: The devices give the radon concentration reading over time. Radon levels fluctuate during the test period and devices need the power to function. These tests can be completed in as little as 48 hours and are recommended for homeowners in the middle of a real estate transaction.
Passive radon detectors: Alpha-track detectors, liquid scintillation devices, and charcoal canisters are the passive radon detectors. Passive radon detectors are the most commonly used detectors, found to be suitable for both homes and workplaces. They are simply left in a place for a certain amount of time before being posted back for a laboratory test.
Active radon detectors: The devices give the radon concentration reading over time. Radon levels fluctuate during the test period and devices need the power to function. These tests can be completed in as little as 48 hours and are recommended for homeowners in the middle of a real estate transaction.
Passive radon detectors: Alpha-track detectors, liquid scintillation devices, and charcoal canisters are the passive radon detectors. Passive radon detectors are the most commonly used detectors, found to be suitable for both homes and workplaces. They are simply left in a place for a certain amount of time before being posted back for a laboratory test.
Radon Mitigation Installation in Appleton
If your home has tested above the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L, it is strongly recommended that you have a radon mitigation system installed in your Appleton home. Our company has been in the radon mitigation business for over 21 years and we are eager to make this process as easy and painless as possible for you. All of our radon mitigation systems are custom built to fit your home and we can give you a good estimate for how much the system will cost to install in your home by asking a few simple questions about the home or by coming out and giving you an in person estimate. Below are a few of the techniques that we use to mitigate the radon gas from your home.
Sub-slab Depressurization
The most commonly method of radon mitigation that we utilize is sub-slab depressurization or SSD. SSD reduces the air pressure underneath the homes slab by utilizing PVC vent piping and a specially designed radon fan. The radon fan draws air from below the slab, creating enough negative pressure to draw the radon into the PVC piping to be vented 2 feet above the roofline. Sub-slab depressurization also includes sealing any cracks in the basement wall or floor and sealing down the sump crock. Radon gas follows the path of least resistance, so by sealing down the common entry ways that radon gas usually enters through, the radon can be drawn into the piping instead of seeping into your homes living area.
Block Wall Depressurization
Another method commonly used in Appleton to aid in the radon mitigation process is block wall depressurization. During this process, an additional PVC pipe is inserted in the block cavity of your basement wall. The pipe is then attached to the existing piping system that runs into your basement slab which is connected to the fan and other parts of the radon mitigation system. We use this method for homes with block wall basement foundations and do not have a drain tile system. This technique depressurizes the spaces within the concrete blocks by drawing the air from inside the wall and venting it through the piping. This method is used in conjunction with the sub slab depressurization method.
Crawl Space Depressurization
When homes have gravel or dirt crawl spaces present in the basement, it is necessary to seal those down because they can be the biggest entryways for radon to gather in. Crawl space systems can be costly because of the amount of labor and materials needed to properly seal them, but sealing them can provide benefits even beyond radon mitigation. During this process, polycarbonate sheeting is placed over the ground of the crawl space and the sheeting is sealed to the foundation walls. The radon mitigation piping is then connected to the sheeting and the fan like the aforementioned methods. The radon gas coming up through the crawl space is then drawn from beneath the sheeting and vented above the roofline.
Sub-slab Depressurization
The most commonly method of radon mitigation that we utilize is sub-slab depressurization or SSD. SSD reduces the air pressure underneath the homes slab by utilizing PVC vent piping and a specially designed radon fan. The radon fan draws air from below the slab, creating enough negative pressure to draw the radon into the PVC piping to be vented 2 feet above the roofline. Sub-slab depressurization also includes sealing any cracks in the basement wall or floor and sealing down the sump crock. Radon gas follows the path of least resistance, so by sealing down the common entry ways that radon gas usually enters through, the radon can be drawn into the piping instead of seeping into your homes living area.
Block Wall Depressurization
Another method commonly used in Appleton to aid in the radon mitigation process is block wall depressurization. During this process, an additional PVC pipe is inserted in the block cavity of your basement wall. The pipe is then attached to the existing piping system that runs into your basement slab which is connected to the fan and other parts of the radon mitigation system. We use this method for homes with block wall basement foundations and do not have a drain tile system. This technique depressurizes the spaces within the concrete blocks by drawing the air from inside the wall and venting it through the piping. This method is used in conjunction with the sub slab depressurization method.
Crawl Space Depressurization
When homes have gravel or dirt crawl spaces present in the basement, it is necessary to seal those down because they can be the biggest entryways for radon to gather in. Crawl space systems can be costly because of the amount of labor and materials needed to properly seal them, but sealing them can provide benefits even beyond radon mitigation. During this process, polycarbonate sheeting is placed over the ground of the crawl space and the sheeting is sealed to the foundation walls. The radon mitigation piping is then connected to the sheeting and the fan like the aforementioned methods. The radon gas coming up through the crawl space is then drawn from beneath the sheeting and vented above the roofline.
Why Choose Lifetime Radon Mitigation Services for Radon Mitigation at Appleton?
- Technicians certified by AARST and the NRPP
- Have a huge experience of 25 plus years in radon mitigation
- Licensed and Insured to carry out Radon Mitigation work
- Honest pricing and Quality work
Radon Mitigation Companies Near Appleton WI
If you have determined that a radon mitigation system is necessary for your home in Appleton, you are likely to look for contractors in your area to get the work completed. We have been in business for a little over 21 years, are licensed and insured for radon mitigation work, and have an A+ Better Business Bureau rating. If you are looking for the best possible company to install a radon mitigation system for your home in Appleton and don’t want to be blindsided with hidden prices, shoddy workmanship, and false promises there really is no better company to work with. But we do understand that homeowners like you want to gather as many quotes as they can before making a decision like having a radon mitigation system installed. Here are some things to look out for when calling around:
How long has the company been in the radon mitigation business?
Newer companies have major issues with responding to your questions and concerns in a timely matter because they simply don't have the right amount of manpower yet. This also becomes an issue if you need them to come back out to service the system once it’s installed for any reason. Some companies will even flat out say no to coming out for warranty calls.
Are they including electrical work in their price?
There are companies out there that will give you a quote and leave out the electrical entirely. Then when they come out to install the system they will do all of the work and then tell you that you need to have an electrician come out to hook the system up. We work with master electricians who pull all of the necessary permits to hook up the system once we do the install and we never blindside you with hidden costs.
Are their technicians certified by AARST and the NRPP?
Companies that hold these certifications are held to a high standard of workmanship and follow all building and electrical codes and EPA standards. Going with a company that doesn’t hold these certifications is very risky.
If you would like a free quote for radon mitigation work from a company you can trust, give us a call or click the link below.
How long has the company been in the radon mitigation business?
Newer companies have major issues with responding to your questions and concerns in a timely matter because they simply don't have the right amount of manpower yet. This also becomes an issue if you need them to come back out to service the system once it’s installed for any reason. Some companies will even flat out say no to coming out for warranty calls.
Are they including electrical work in their price?
There are companies out there that will give you a quote and leave out the electrical entirely. Then when they come out to install the system they will do all of the work and then tell you that you need to have an electrician come out to hook the system up. We work with master electricians who pull all of the necessary permits to hook up the system once we do the install and we never blindside you with hidden costs.
Are their technicians certified by AARST and the NRPP?
Companies that hold these certifications are held to a high standard of workmanship and follow all building and electrical codes and EPA standards. Going with a company that doesn’t hold these certifications is very risky.
If you would like a free quote for radon mitigation work from a company you can trust, give us a call or click the link below.