How Do You Lower In-Home Radon Levels?
Exposure to radon has a destructive effect on our genes. Fortunately, you can control your exposure to it, unlike most other natural forms of radiation. Radon, the heaviest noble gas, builds up in the lowest levels of a house. Sub-slab depressurization, the most common form of radon remediation, draws radon from under a house through a tube to the outside. Such a fan system pulls air out of cracks in a building’s lower levels, where previously radon had seeped in. Such remediation improves air quality and increases property value. Step 1 Select a radon remediation contractor who has been state-certified to fix radon problems. Use the state radon contacts link in the Resources section to determine whether a contractor is certified. As with any other home repairs, request references and get more than one estimate. Step 2 Get as much information about your home’s foundation as possible to the contractor you select. This information can help reduce the cost of diagnostic tests to assess th
