What is a radon vent pipe?
The radon pipe that vents radon gas from a building is a very important component of a radon abatement system. The radon mitigation pipe system must be completely sealed so that this cancer causing gas isn’t forced back into the home. Hence, typical air venting ducts are not used.
What is C NRPP?
CANADIAN – NATIONAL RADON PROFICIENCY PROGRAM.
How do you reduce radon in your home?
Other radon reduction techniques that can be used in any type of home include: sealing, house or room pressurization, heat recovery ventilation and natural ventilation. Sealing cracks and other openings in the foundation is a basic part of most approaches to radon reduction.
Why is there a radon pipe in my house?
It’s for an illegal basement sink that would drain directly into the ground instead of running out to the septic system. It’s for radon reduction. A fan needs to be added above the interior pipe to pull air from beneath the basement floor, inside the frost wall.
Do all houses have radon?
Remember all homes have radon gas in them. Where a high radon level is detected, it can be successfully lowered at a cost which is usually small when compared to the value of the house. When a high radon level is found, fixing the problem can help protect the value of your home.
Can radon travel upstairs?
Radon is known to be a heavy gas. Please understand that the radon level can be significantly higher on an upper floor. Even if the radon level is lower on the first floor than say a basement radon level, it could be higher on the second floor. The only way to know is if you test.
Do walk out basements have less radon?
While we’ve found that radon levels in homes with walkout basements tend to generally be lower, this is certainly no guarantee that the radon levels will be low. The highest radon level we’ve found at a home with a walkout basement was nearly four times higher than the EPA action level.
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