Radon Mitigation
Radon mitigation systems help decrease the levels of radon in a property, making it safer for occupants and anyone that enters. Throughout the United States, many people are facing the problem of radon and feel uncertain about how to deal with this alarming issue. Fortunately, several methods of radon abatement work to minimize the effects of the gas and increase safety levels in numerous properties.
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What Is Radon?
Radon is an invisible gas that is colorless and odorless and causes thousands of deaths each year. It's the top reason that nonsmokers develop lung cancer and is extremely dangerous for anyone who experiences exposure. However, remediating radon is possible with the help of radon reduction systems, which Bay Area Asbestos Removal offers.
You may be surprised to learn that small amounts of radon are present in the air we breathe every day. However, it becomes a serious problem when it enters a building and has no way of getting out, harming anyone inside and potentially causing lung cancer.
As uranium decays in the soil, radon gets into a home through cracks and gaps in the foundation. Smaller amounts of radon aren't so bad, but when they become trapped, the levels get dangerous enough to cause health problems. Radon mitigation systems draw the gas out before levels get high.
You may be surprised to learn that small amounts of radon are present in the air we breathe every day. However, it becomes a serious problem when it enters a building and has no way of getting out, harming anyone inside and potentially causing lung cancer.
As uranium decays in the soil, radon gets into a home through cracks and gaps in the foundation. Smaller amounts of radon aren't so bad, but when they become trapped, the levels get dangerous enough to cause health problems. Radon mitigation systems draw the gas out before levels get high.
The Dangers of Radon
It's difficult to understand the levels of radon gas in your residence or business without testing. It has no taste, color, or smell, making detecting exposure increasingly complicated. Once you complete testing and know that radon is a problem at your property, you may wonder what health risks you could experience.
The biggest risk of radon exposure is lung cancer. If you smoke cigarettes and experience radon exposure, your risk of developing lung cancer is about 10 to 20 times greater than someone who doesn't smoke.
Since radon may cause lung cancer, as the particles become trapped in the lungs, it's vital to remove as much of the gas as you can from your property.
The biggest risk of radon exposure is lung cancer. If you smoke cigarettes and experience radon exposure, your risk of developing lung cancer is about 10 to 20 times greater than someone who doesn't smoke.
Since radon may cause lung cancer, as the particles become trapped in the lungs, it's vital to remove as much of the gas as you can from your property.
What Is Radon Mitigation/Abatement?
Radon mitigation aims to reduce radon concentrations and involves decreasing the levels of gas in residences, commercial businesses, or other occupied buildings. Professional radon contractors understand how to safely reduce and remove it from spaces of all sizes.
It's actually more affordable to spend money on remediating radon than dealing with the aftermath. Since radon can cause permanent damage to the body, it's more essential than ever to stop the effects where we can. It's why mitigation is so important.
You can either start with DIY kits and techniques or with the help of a professional business that specializes in getting radon to safe levels. These processes are known as radon abatement, or radon mitigation, which we offer for services.
It's actually more affordable to spend money on remediating radon than dealing with the aftermath. Since radon can cause permanent damage to the body, it's more essential than ever to stop the effects where we can. It's why mitigation is so important.
You can either start with DIY kits and techniques or with the help of a professional business that specializes in getting radon to safe levels. These processes are known as radon abatement, or radon mitigation, which we offer for services.
Radon Gas Mitigation Methods
You won't find a one-size-fits-all approach to radon mitigation systems, as numerous methods have reduced radon levels over the years. Finding the right one for your property begins with assessing your building size and the scope of the radon levels. You can remove any amount of radon from your water supply and air with the help of Bay Area Asbestos Removal.
Some of the popular ways to decrease radon in a California home or business include the following:
Some of the popular ways to decrease radon in a California home or business include the following:
- Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) - This device, also called an air-to-air exchanger, offers ventilation to a radon-affected area, bringing in clean, outside air to help circulation. These work best in tighter locations, but aren't always the most effective measure to take.
- Submembrane Suction - This method works best for homes with crawlspace. The radon will travel to this area with the help of a protective tarp or covering. You might also know it as submembrane depressurization.
- Drain Tile Suction - Much like floor drains remove water from a shower, the drain tile suction technique uses suction and piping to drain radon out of your home.
- Sub-Slab Suction - Similar to submembrane suction, this method pulls out radon from below a foundation (not necessarily one with a crawl space) and distributes it outside before it can build up to toxic levels. It's one of the most effective measures to decrease radon.
- Block Wall Suction - Many professionals pair this method with the sub-slab technique. It removes pressure from the block foundation walls through small cavities. It also removes radon from the soil prior to its entry inside the building.
- Private Well Water Aeration - Removing radon from your water supply requires different measures, such as treating it with aeration in a treatment tank.
Why Call a Radon Mitigation Expert?
While you can purchase DIY radon systems, their effectiveness improves with the help of a trained professional. You may need a certified inspector to verify the installation before and after and take the proper measures to prevent radon from returning.
Whether or not you decide to work with a trusted business is up to you, but it certainly has its advantages. They can ensure that the ventilation pipe reaches beyond the heights of both children and adults. Proper installation sends radon away and out of a home, not spreading further into it.
Whether or not you decide to work with a trusted business is up to you, but it certainly has its advantages. They can ensure that the ventilation pipe reaches beyond the heights of both children and adults. Proper installation sends radon away and out of a home, not spreading further into it.
Our Radon Mitigation Services
At Bay Area Asbestos Removal, we're well-versed in the best radon mitigation systems and methods. We also offer other services to improve your environment, including:
- Asbestos removal
- Lead removal
- Mold removal
- Popcorn ceiling removal
