Re: Radon Mitigation question
[Re: beeman]
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Maybe just move , far far away ?
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Re: Radon Mitigation question
[Re: beeman]
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02/06/24 09:15 PM
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If I was very concerned, I would research the process. You can, likely, buy everything necessary to do the job for less than they want to charge you. Radon is heavier than air and will be found in the highest concentrations near the basement floor. Unless you or your kids are living in the basement, you probably don't have a lot to worry about. I had a high concentration of radon in the last home I lived in, brought to my attention by a home inspector. Cost me a couple grand off the price of my home sale. I'm, pretty sure, the whole radon scare is another scheme to create a government agency to embezzle tax payer money. Nearly all of the people "proven" to have succumbed to lung cancer due to radon exposer were miners working in super high concentrations of the gas for years. Could have been the coal dust, 2 packs a day, or a number of other things, but the creation of another beaurocracy won the day. At any rate, there are plenty of YouTube videos on radon mitigation if you care to check them out. Mostly, it's just a process of using a fan to move the air in the lowest level of your home to the outdoors.
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Re: Radon Mitigation question
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02/06/24 09:19 PM
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Our test showed 9.7 in October 2022. Had system installed November 2022. Results afterward was <.5. One hole through the basement floor. Pipe routed through the roof with the fan in the attic. If your floor was poured over crushed rock / gravel (as it should be) one hole should be sufficient.
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Re: Radon Mitigation question
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Why would you do radon mitigation in Iowa? Radon is emitted primarily from ganitic rocks. You house isn't sitting on a granite outcrop is it? Is there something else particular to your area that is a cause for concern regarding radon?
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Re: Radon Mitigation question
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02/07/24 09:05 AM
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Don't know what part of iowa your from,but I worked with a guy that son-in-law puts them in and his mother-in-law has the monitors to do the testing.think the testing is like 175.00 and the system could cost around 2,000.00. Dubuque County area. Think this guy puts them in one day also.iam sure the price depends alot on the layout of your house,if it's a ranch or 2 story etc.
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Re: Radon Mitigation question
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How do you know that you have high radon levels? Did you have an indepedant test done? We did one those tests from Menards and then had the mitigator do a more “professional test”.
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Re: Radon Mitigation question
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Why would you do radon mitigation in Iowa? Radon is emitted primarily from ganitic rocks. You house isn't sitting on a granite outcrop is it? Is there something else particular to your area that is a cause for concern regarding radon? All of Iowa is known for high radon levels.
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Re: Radon Mitigation question
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Radon is a natural derivative of radium. It is naturally found in the soil in many states. The kit that was referred to is cheap. You can get one from Menards, Lowe's, Runnings or any other Hardware store nearby. As mentioned above, Radon is a very dense gas (heavier than air) and therefore may be found in the basement. Especially if your house has cracks in the concrete walls or floors although it can also enter your home through basement windows and plumbing. If you have children sleeping in the basement you have more of a reason to be concerned. Many non-smokers that suffer from lung cancer and have lived in their basement may have reason to believe it started there. After teaching Chemistry for years in northcentral SD I have had numerous students ask about the kits required to check their home levels. The kit consists of an small "drawer" of activated charcoal that absorbs Radon. The closest company we had was in Monticello, MN who did the analytics for us. Cost was about $22.00 back then. We had a few homes in our community that tested higher than "normal". The suggestion was to start the fans and open the basement windows or, if major cracking was present in the basement, repair it. If you or your children are sleeping in the basement beware. Early symptoms include drowsiness, headaches, lack of energy especially in the morning. Go online for a complete list.
Radon has always been a silent killer. If in doubt get yourself a kit and check it out. What price can you put on a safe repair?
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