Have A Question About Radon Treatment?
Sarah Worsham
a year ago
Super quick and efficient service of installing a radon mitigation system in the house we were selling. The installers were very knowledgeable and explained the system and the information to pass on to the buyer's. Definitely would recommend.
Why does the radon fan have to be outside my home?
By regulation, radon fans must be located outside of the conditioned space of the home.
Why does the exhaust pipe go up to the roof?
The regulation stipulates that the exhaust must extend above the roofline. The idea is to keep the exhaust gas from coming back into the house or impinging on patios, walkways, play areas, etc. There are three basic requirements: The exhaust must be
(a) at least ten feet off the ground,
(b) above the eave (not necessarily the edge) of the roof, and
(c) either ten feet away from, or two feet above, windows.
(a) at least ten feet off the ground,
(b) above the eave (not necessarily the edge) of the roof, and
(c) either ten feet away from, or two feet above, windows.
Why doesn't the system have a cap or screen? Won't rain and bugs get in?
As long as the system is running, the air exiting the pipe keeps rain and bugs out. The system exhaust must be vertical, and upward. The rest of the system is designed so that it pitches back down toward the suction point, so that any water in the system drains back into the soil. Caps and other diverters can cause freeze-up problems from condensation when it’s cold out. Did you know: radon systems can expel hundreds of gallons of water vapor each year?
Why do you have to use pvc piping on the outside of the home? Why not match my downspouts?
PVC piping is the most suitable material for the job. Metal downspouts are not intended to be used for gas exhaust applications, and the joints cannot be permanently sealed (they require frequent re-sealing). Downspouts also tend to ice up in the winter, disabling the system just when you need it the most.
If you cover my sump, how can I tell if the pump is working? How can I fix it if it fails?
Our standard sump covers are transparent, so you can shine a flash light into the sump pit to verify that the sump is working.
