Radon mitigation is the process of reducing radon gas in buildings or homes. Radon mitigation systems are extremely effective—in fact, they can reduce radon levels in homes and buildings up to 99%.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is found in rocks and soil and seeps its way into homes through openings between the soil and the home. When inhaled, it can accumulate in your lungs, ultimately leading to issues like lung cancer. An estimated 21,000 people die in the U.S. each year from lung cancer caused by radon, and it causes more lung cancer than even secondhand smoke.
The average radon level in Minnesota is more than three times higher than the national radon level. This means that radon mitigation is essential to protecting you and your family from the effects of this invisible gas.
Symptoms of radon exposure often include and can lead to:
The only way to find out if your home contains radon is to test it. Most radon tests can be performed without professionals, though it’s crucial to perform the test properly, and you’ll need to mail your completed test to a lab to receive results. Your home should be tested for radon every 2 to 5 years, preferably during the winter.
Radon test kits are available for a low cost through your local health department or hardware store, or free through Standard Water.
The radon mitigation process involves using a radon mitigation system to seal openings, preventing the gas from entering your home, and installing a ventilation system that removes radon from the air. You may also choose to install a sub-slab depressurization system, a specialized type of radon mitigation system that helps eliminate mold, mildew, radon, and other soil gases from your home. This is a popular choice for homes with a basement or slab foundation, which are common in Minnesota, and it’s the most effective option, too.
Standard Water Control installs radon mitigation systems and sub-slab depressurization systems in homes across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Western Wisconsin.
We have years of experience designing, configuring, and installing radon systems. We fully understand radon codes and are certified to help reduce radon levels in your home. Our work is covered by our warranty, which promises that our system will reduce radon to safe levels or we’ll return and make any necessary modifications at no cost to you.
Standard Water Control is a National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) certified radon mitigation company. This means that we follow strict guidelines and state codes for radon system design and installation. We’ve installed thousands of systems across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and western Wisconsin. Read our About Us page to learn about the NRPP certification’s requirements.
A radon test only takes a few days and is the first step in determining if radon is a problem in your home. We are happy to provide you with a free radon test kit. If your home has elevated radon levels, we can install a radon mitigation system. Read our blog to learn more about radon/sub-slab depressurization, or get in touch with Standard Water Control today.
Whether you need immediate radon mitigation installation or you’re looking for basement and radon solutions from the experts, we can help. From the Twin Cities to western Wisconsin, Standard Water is your radon mitigation expert. Call us or contact us today!
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