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Radon Remediation

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Radon Remediation

If there's one thing that is devastating is radon poisoning. Due to it's colorless and odorless nature, it's very hard to detect and you may only do so with the help of special testers and detector kits that are sensitive to it. With this in mind, it has received its deserved share of attention internationally. In fact, many governments today are creating awareness on how to prevent accumulation of this gas in houses.

Generally, this gas accumulates in basements of houses located in areas with higher radio active peculiarities. However, the good thing is that it's possible to avoid this gas with proper radon remediation measures. Nevertheless, this will depend on factors such as the structure of the building. Some measures will include, sealing of the cracks and holes on the floor or walls of your basement, installing a functional and reliable ventilation system and testing for the gas more often.

Today, the most effective radon remediation system will cost you anywhere between $500 and $2500 depending on your house size and design. However, it's worth every penny since it has a reduction capacity of about 99% and once you install it, minimum maintenance will be required.

When it comes to putting a functional and effective radon remediation system in place, professional installation would be the best way to go. This is due factors such as the house design and size. Nevertheless, the commonly used method of remediation is the use of a sub-slab de-pressurization system, that normally depends on a fan and a network of piping ventilation installed in the roof line.


Radon Detector

The last thing we all want in our house, is a radioactive gas that can be harmful. No wonder, you'll find radon measurement device ontario in many house holds in America and Europe today. It's basically a home test kit that you can use in your home for checking the levels or presence of radon. However, are you getting accurate results from your detector? Well, if not then read on for some tips on getting the real results.

The first thing that matters most is where you place your radon detector. Since the gas normally enters through cracks and openings in the basement floor and walls, then this low-ground areas are perfect for placing it. Nevertheless, you should observe a few measures to ensure that you get accurate results.

This measures include; making sure that the place where you place your test kit is not highly humid, the detector should not be shaken or moved during the testing period and finally you should send the results to special laboratories for interpretation.

Another thing that may tamper with getting accurate results is basically the weather. For instance, in stormy or windy periods, the results may not be accurate. In fact, it's always recommended to keep the doors and windows closed at least twelve hours before you apply the test. Nevertheless, some detectors are more sensitive to weather than others. A good example is a short-term radon detector.

The obvious solution on this problem is installing an efficient ventilation system. Nevertheless, for a short-term detector, it should be kept in an enclosed area for at least two or three days.

 

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