Radon Mitigation Brooklyn Park MNYou spend most of the time with your family at home, and you may be inspecting your home routinely for insect infestations, mold growth, and other visible issues, but radon gas is still one substance that remains unnoticed in many Brooklyn Park homes. Radon is an invisible gas and has no odor, but it could be a hazard seeping into your home each day. Radon mitigation is necessary for homes in Brooklyn Park, MN and can be accomplished in a variety of ways with a few simple steps to follow. Radon gas is found in every single state in the United States and is responsible for stomach and lung cancer. Basements are where the highest levels of radon gas are usually found when tested in homes. This is because radon enters through the gaps in the foundation, slab cracks, or gaps around windows and doors. Radon must be checked in the water supply also, as the gas can seep in the private well and public water system. Radon detection in Brooklyn Park, MN is the important first step in determining if your home has a radon gas problem. Radon abatement in Brooklyn Park, MN is especially important for those who smoke cigarettes, as this multiplies the risk of cancer from radon exposure. The Environmental Protection Agency recommends that all homeowners should perform radon testing in Brooklyn Park, MN as there exist no known levels of radon exposure that can be considered safe.
Radon Testing in Brooklyn Park MNYou can easily perform your own radon detection test in Brooklyn Park, MN at your home. They are simple to use and can be purchased from us for as little as $25. Those tests are called charcoal testing kits and results can get back to you in around a week. We also offer short term digital testing systems that are placed into the home by one of our certified technicians, and we can get results back to you in 48 hours. These tests are most commonly used in real estate transactions because of how quickly we can get the results back to you and your realtor. For homeowners who want to see their average radon levels throughout the year we offer long term devices that stay in the home for a minimum of 30 days and up to a year. It is advisable to seek a radon testing professional in Brooklyn Park, MN that can go over the testing procedure, set up the test, analyze the results and determine an action plan depending on the results. If your homes radon test comes back with results higher than 4.0 pCi/L the EPA strongly recommends installing a radon mitigation system to keep you safe. Living in 4.0 pCi/L is the equivalent of smoking 8 cigarettes a day, or receiving 200 chest x rays a year. To get more information on radon testing and radon mitigation and to receive a free quote give us a call and we can help!
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Radon Mitigation Installation in Brooklyn Park MN
We utilize a variety of methods to mitigate the elevated radon levels from your home. As you know, every home is unique, so we custom build all of our systems to fit the needs of your home. Here are some of the techniques we utilize to draw out the radon from under your home:
Active sub-slab depressurization is probably the most common radon mitigation method used in Brooklyn Park. In our experience we see a lot of homes in Brooklyn park that do not have a drain tile system or sump crock. So, what we have to do when those things are not present in the home is dig a suction pit under the basement floor. We do this by coring our 4 inch hole for the piping, and then suctioning out about 5 gallons worth of material from under the home. The piping is then sealed into the floor and a fan is attached on the outside of the home. The radon fan then creates negative pressure under the home, drawing the radon into that pit which is then mitigated above the roofline. Depending on what type of material is under the home, we may need to use an upgraded fan to get more suction. For homes that have dense clay or similar material under the home, it is sometimes necessary to create another suction point as well. However, one suction pit works most of the time.
Passive Sub-slab depressurization is similar to active sub-slab suction except it relies on air currents and natural pressure differentials. Thus, it avoids the radon fan to draw radon up from below the home. These systems are many times installed when building a new home but are not very effective at reducing radon levels. We do not install passive systems, but the good news is, if you have a passive system, we can activate it for a pretty low cost. Since the piping is already in place and the pit is dug, the only thing we need to do to activate your passive system is install a radon fan.
Drain-Tile depressurization: If your home has drain tile, we can utilize that drain tile system to draw the radon out. This technique is the most effective method of radon mitigation because of how much surface area drain tile covers. We core a hole into the floor above where the drain tile is, and then seal the piping in, then we seal the sump crock for maximum suction from out fan. If you have a drain tile system we guarantee that your radon levels will be below the EPA action level of 4.o pCi/L for 10 years. Most of the time we can even get the levels below 1.
Sump-crock suction: Many homeowners think we we must run the piping out of the sump crock because that is what they have heard. It’s an option for homeowners, but we don’t always recommend it because it limits placement options for where the piping and fan will be located, and makes it harder to access and work on your sump pump. For this technique we would start the piping in the sump crock and seal around the piping and the crock to create enough negative pressure within the crock and drain tile system to draw the radon gas out.
Block-Wall Suction: Block-Wall suction is used in basements with hollow block foundation walls. This method is used alongside sub-slab depressurization and it draws the radon gas from within the block wall into the same piping that is also drawing in the radon gas from under the basement floor.
If you would like to find out what technique would best fit your home in Brooklyn Park, give us a call and we can give you a free quote!
Active sub-slab depressurization is probably the most common radon mitigation method used in Brooklyn Park. In our experience we see a lot of homes in Brooklyn park that do not have a drain tile system or sump crock. So, what we have to do when those things are not present in the home is dig a suction pit under the basement floor. We do this by coring our 4 inch hole for the piping, and then suctioning out about 5 gallons worth of material from under the home. The piping is then sealed into the floor and a fan is attached on the outside of the home. The radon fan then creates negative pressure under the home, drawing the radon into that pit which is then mitigated above the roofline. Depending on what type of material is under the home, we may need to use an upgraded fan to get more suction. For homes that have dense clay or similar material under the home, it is sometimes necessary to create another suction point as well. However, one suction pit works most of the time.
Passive Sub-slab depressurization is similar to active sub-slab suction except it relies on air currents and natural pressure differentials. Thus, it avoids the radon fan to draw radon up from below the home. These systems are many times installed when building a new home but are not very effective at reducing radon levels. We do not install passive systems, but the good news is, if you have a passive system, we can activate it for a pretty low cost. Since the piping is already in place and the pit is dug, the only thing we need to do to activate your passive system is install a radon fan.
Drain-Tile depressurization: If your home has drain tile, we can utilize that drain tile system to draw the radon out. This technique is the most effective method of radon mitigation because of how much surface area drain tile covers. We core a hole into the floor above where the drain tile is, and then seal the piping in, then we seal the sump crock for maximum suction from out fan. If you have a drain tile system we guarantee that your radon levels will be below the EPA action level of 4.o pCi/L for 10 years. Most of the time we can even get the levels below 1.
Sump-crock suction: Many homeowners think we we must run the piping out of the sump crock because that is what they have heard. It’s an option for homeowners, but we don’t always recommend it because it limits placement options for where the piping and fan will be located, and makes it harder to access and work on your sump pump. For this technique we would start the piping in the sump crock and seal around the piping and the crock to create enough negative pressure within the crock and drain tile system to draw the radon gas out.
Block-Wall Suction: Block-Wall suction is used in basements with hollow block foundation walls. This method is used alongside sub-slab depressurization and it draws the radon gas from within the block wall into the same piping that is also drawing in the radon gas from under the basement floor.
If you would like to find out what technique would best fit your home in Brooklyn Park, give us a call and we can give you a free quote!
Radon Mitigation Companies Near Me
If your home in Brooklyn Park, MN has high radon levels, suitable steps should be taken to lower the radon level and we can help you get your home below the EPA's recommendation of 4 pCi/L. Radon causes a range of problems leading to serious health issues. When looking for the right radon mitigation company, Make sure the company you are looking at follows basic installation requirements before installing a radon reduction system in a home. There are very strict EPA guidelines that our company follows to ensure you are getting a top of the line system that will pass inspection and last for a very long time. Some of the guidelines are:
- The label on Radon reduction system must be clear. It prevents the accidental changes to the system that could disrupt the entire function.
- The exhaust pipes must vent above the surface of the roof and must be at least 10 feet away from windows, doors, or other openings in the home. This prevents radon from blowing right back into the household.
- The location of the exhaust fan must not be at or below a livable area. If the fan for whatever reason gets damaged, the radon won’t get blown back into the home.
- Electrical connections should be installed according to local electrical codes. You don’t want your radon mitigation system to start a fire because it’s wired incorrectly. Additionally, if you are selling your home, it could fail inspection if the electrical work is poor. We work with a master electrician who pulls all the right permits and has the right certifications, so you can rest assured that we do things right.