Home Inspectors Longmont CO

 

Radon mitigation Services

Home Inspectors Longmont CO is one method that homeowners may consider when it comes to reducing the level of radiation that is seeping into their homes. Radon is a radioactive gas that is emitted when radium decays in the ground. If you have a basement, your radon levels are going to be high because there is an average of twenty-three percent per measurement on a crawl space or cellar. However, if you have a crawl space or other unventilated area then you need to get a radon mitigation specialist involved to do mitigation on your property.

How does this mitigation work? When a home has been built, there will be some amount of radon that is being released into the atmosphere. The home owner will need to install the proper venting systems and new test equipment that will allow them to know the exact amount that is being released. Then the home can be inspected by a certified radon mitigation specialist to determine what the lowest level is for radon. This certified specialist will then give the home owner the proper information that they need so that the contractor can begin mitigation on their property. The specialist may suggest a mitigation solution based on the specific radon measurement that was taken or on a general basis depending on how old the home is.

To have the soil tested the buyer may want to have a soil analysis done by a qualified professional. They will collect samples of the soil and send them to a laboratory for testing to find out what the lowest level of radon is. Then the laboratory will provide the buyer with results and recommendations on how to remediate the problem.

The buyer may want to go on the internet and search for radon home test results. They will be able to get the information that they need from a website that will take a few minutes to visit. Once the user has located the testing site, they will have several options available. They can receive a free Radon test kit, or they can get a Radon estimator that will help them determine if they need a mitigation solution.

If a buyer has already purchased a new home and has been advised that there is a radon problem they can choose to either have the seller carry out the radon mitigation on their own, or they can call a radon mitigation consultant. They will take the required measurements and submit them to the lab. The consultants will then give the results and recommendations on how to reduce radon in the new home. The consultant can also help the homeowner choose a mitigation solution that is best suited to their needs. Either way they will make sure that their new home meets all health and safety guidelines for living in a home with radon.

There are many different ways that radon mitigation systems can be installed in homes. One way is to have the gas vents placed at the bottom basement level where it will be easiest for the home owner to access. Another way is to have vents running from the outside of the house and vents that are placed within the crawl spaces. A third option is to use a combination of both methods.

In order for the gas-permeable layer to be effective there must be direct contact between the soil gas and the inside of the house. If this is not the case, the soil gas can easily escape into the crawl spaces, which will significantly increase the amount of ventilation needed. Radon abatement consultants will make sure that the soil gas-permeable layer is effectively sealed by placing it under the cement in the crawl space. They will also seal the gap between the concrete slab and the floor of the crawl space. When installing the vent fan, the radon mitigation consultants will recommend a stronger more durable and more efficient model.

Radon abatement consultants can help a homeowner get rid of radon in residential projects, including basement, crawlspace, attic, or other areas that are prone to radon build up. A qualified professional will assist the homeowner in finding the right mitigation system and will implement it in the best way possible. The consultant will help to protect the home and its occupants from any health problems associated with elevated radon levels. This type of protection should be discussed in the home inspection and purchase agreement with the seller.