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How do I reduce radon levels in my home? How long does it take to reduce radon levels? After conducting radon testing, many people often ask these questions and more.
Radon is a radioactive gas that can enter your home undetected. As the second leading cause of lung cancer, radon escapes from the ground into the air. When this happens, air dilutes radon to lower concentrations. However, when the radioactive radon gas enters a home or building, the levels rise. This is a health hazard.
At the Radon Consultants, we recommend getting in touch with our experts if radon levels are more than 1,000 Bq per cubic metre. Our team of radon mitigation experts can successfully bring radon levels down.
Here are the techniques to reduce levels of radon to below the acceptable concentration.
Positive pressure systems consist of a special fan installed in the attic or loft. The fan works by drawing clean air and distributing it in the house. By doing so, the positive pressure system gently pressurises the rooms. This helps to prevent radon gas from getting into your home.
While the system helps to reduce radon levels, dirt can clog the unit. This is because it comes with a filter that traps dust and dirt. In so doing, the positive input ventilation system reduces airflow through the fan. This affects the performance of the unit and may result in the motor burning out.
Reducing airflow from the positive pressure system will not curb the rising levels of radon gas. As a result, you’ll compromise the health of the occupants. To clean the filter and unclog the positive pressure system, we recommend getting in touch with our experts. They will unclog the filter, clean the unit and replace damaged parts annually.
Another effective method for reducing levels of radon is the radon sump. Ideal for properties with high levels of radon concentrations, a radon sump comprises a perforated sump box. Our radon mitigation experts install the sump box centrally beneath the building.
The sump also has a fan. Designed to work best under solid floors and under suspended floors, the sump draws radon gas by suction created by an electric fan. This works best in homes with normal radon levels.
However, if radon levels in the home are high, we recommend a sealed pump and a professionally installed mitigation system. Both will work hand in hand to reduce levels of radon gas in your home.
At the Radon Consultants, we use diagnostic techniques on your property. This helps our radon mitigation experts to determine the best location for a radon sump. The sump does not have a filter like the positive pressure system. As such, dirt and debris can clog the system.
This can make the system noisy and reduce its performance. To ensure the system works perfectly, get in touch with our experts. They will inspect and clean the system every other year. Since the system is normally installed outdoors, it's likely the occupants will notice the fan stopped running. By hiring experts from The Radon Consultants, we can check this regularly.
If radon levels in your home are above the UK guideline, we recommend that you hire certified professionals. Lowering radon levels in your property requires a skilled and experienced specialist. This is to ensure the job gets done properly.
To reduce radon levels in your home, talk to our radon experts today!