Radon gas exists in approximately 6% of homes in the United States at unhealthy levels. Every home that has high levels of radon can be fixed with a proper Mitigation System Pittsburgh PA. The percentage of homes may be higher depending on the area you live in. Radon gas is an odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
Radon gas occurs naturally in the environment. What happens is as cracks develop in your foundation or if there isn’t a proper barrier around your foundation, the gas leaks into your home. Your house acts as a vacuum with the cracks and sucks the gas in. The problem with the gas is it builds up when not properly ventilated out by a Mitigation System Pittsburgh PA.
One of the most common systems is one that pulls the radon gases from the soil below your foundation and exhausts them out with a fan to the outside of your home. The exhaust opening to release the gas is far enough from your home so the gases don’t return into your home through windows or doors. A Mitigation System Pittsburgh PA can install this system and remove the gases.
Radon gases can also accumulate in crawl spaces. You may think you have enough ventilation going through the crawl space but the gases actually rise into your living space. This creates a health hazard for you and your family. A proper vapor barrier and mitigation is necessary if you have high radon levels in your home, crawl space or basement.
Mitigating radon gas is not something an average homeowner should attempt. You could damage your foundation and still not remove the radon gas properly. You need to contact a professionally qualified contractor that specializes in removing radon gas from your home.
If you’re concerned about the electric usage of a fan to remove the radon gas from your home, the fans are minor. They have very low power consumption. The fan will run 24 hours a day seven days a week. Protect you and your family from an odorless gas that can make your entire family ill. The minimal amount of money it costs to have a professional contractor remove the gas is worth it.
