Radon - anyone have experience? Fact/Fiction/Mitigation

[blazedawg87]

I'll look it up and see if I can secure one.

Radon Test Kit

This short-term radon test kit should be hung in the lowest lived-in part of your home (basement or first floor) for <b>3-7 days</b>. Instructions for using the kit will be shipped with the kit. Additionally, you can watch an instructional video on our website at www.UGAradon.org. <b>Please...

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[Gingerbeard Man]

I have this one and been using it since July.

https://www.amazon.com/Corentium-Detector-Airthings-223-Lightweight/dp/B00H2VOSP8/ref=sxts_rp_s_a1_0?crid=24JQ8AME1VKBF&cv_ct_cx=radon+detector+for+home&keywords=radon+detector+for+home&pd_rd_i=B00H2VOSP8&pd_rd_r=20c2475d-089b-49fc-8a58-7ab00f13cbd8&pd_rd_w=jrhqc&pd_rd_wg=2zLtS&pf_rd_p=166ae6bb-e45e-45a4-93ba-fe78d570a62d&pf_rd_r=HSCFXYRWB2EPKBJ2W996&psc=1&qid=1643046886&sprefix=radon+%2Caps%2C157&sr=1-1-ea136695-3596-4534-80e7-1570345d02b9

I was considering that one or their connected one. The connected one requires Bluetooth so you have to be near it unless you buy their home hub separate. My panic and concern is making people money on my dime LOL

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

Radon Test Kit

This short-term radon test kit should be hung in the lowest lived-in part of your home (basement or first floor) for <b>3-7 days</b>. Instructions for using the kit will be shipped with the kit. Additionally, you can watch an instructional video on our website at www.UGAradon.org. <b>Please...

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Thank you! I'll submit my order when the mitigation system is installed.

 

[blazedawg87]

Thank you! I'll submit my order when the mitigation system is installed.

I just ordered one. I meant to do it months ago and forgot about it.

 

[blazedawg87]

Before dropping the money on the mitigation system, I would perform the long-term testing, while HVAC runs consistently, and see what your piC/l result is.

question, is it better to have your crawlspace vents open or closed?

 

[Granite3]

question, is it better to have your crawlspace vents open or closed?

Used to be open, now they say it is much better to seal the space.

 

[Lightning8]

Just sold my house in Canton - inspector found radon in basement. I paid a contractor in install the radon mitigation system to get the house closed. I was in basement daily for 10 years - man cave shop - so I guess I am doomed if really an issue. It is an issue if you want to sell!

 

[Old_School]

I didn't either. I'm originally from Utah. I assume it's not as prevalent there and not discussed as much due to the lack of humidity.

Health Risk of Radon | US EPA

Exposure to Radon can cause lung cancer in both non-smokers and smokers. Learn more about Radon risks and read studies on the health effects of radon exposure.

www.epa.gov

Really has nothing to do with humidity. Georgia's geology is the reason for radon beneath homes. Look at all of the granite in the state. Many times uranium/radon is associated with the shallow granite structures in the subsurface. The same reason we have a lot of gold deposits...volcanic intrusions.

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[geezer]

I’m sitting on a granite rock, with a rock Quarry a few miles away…I’ll be looking a little deeper into this… I’m testing the water also…

 

[Gingerbeard Man]

Really has nothing to do with humidity. Georgia's geology is the reason for radon beneath homes. Look at all of the granite in the state. Many times uranium/radon is associated with the shallow granite structures in the subsurface. The same reason we have a lot of gold deposits...volcanic intrusions.

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I appreciate the insight. I just figured the moisture and humidity played a factor in it since the levels tend to fluctuate during heavy rain and humidity.