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What is a Radon Rough-in?

The awareness of radon danger and health risk has been growing steadily in Canada over the past the decade or so. With this increased awareness, provisions for radon mitigation have been added to the National Building Code and have been included in new construction since 2016. New houses, commercial buildings, and even many additions to…

Sumps for Radon Mitigation

Sumps for Radon Mitigation

The idea behind a radon mitigation system is to create a negative pressure, or vacuum, underneath the concrete floor (slab) of your basement and vent the soil gas to the atmosphere before it can enter the breathing space of your home. To do this, a hole is usually made through the slab to create the…

DIY Radon Mitigation

DIY Radon Mitigation

Can you successfully install a radon mitigation system as a do-it-yourself? Yes! Often at least. As a C-NRPP certified radon mitigation and radon testing professional I would prefer (and recommend) that you hired me of course, but you can probably do it too. I believe that everyone with high radon should have a radon mitigation…

Dirt Basement Radon Mitigation

Dirt Basement Radon Mitigation

Yes, you read that right, some basements (and crawlspaces) are dirt! This is much more common in homes built a hundred years ago, but can be found in newer homes as well. I have successfully mitigated homes with dirt basements and dirt crawl spaces in and around Calgary and Crowsnest Pass. A dirt basement adds…

Colin Story

Unique Radon Mitigation Jobs

In the course of my radon mitigation career thus far I have had the opportunity to mitigate a wide variety of buildings. The following are some of the weirdest, and most interesting jobs that I have been a part of: Near the start of my radon mitigation career I worked for Alberta’s original radon mitigation…

Radon mitigation diagnostics

What Are Diagnostics For Radon Mitigation?

Diagnostics are the most useful tool for professional radon mitigators. Without proper diagnostic equipment and procedures, one is essentially just “hoping things will work out”. Not very professional! Diagnostics allow a radon mitigation professional to ensure a successful result for their client the first time, with an effective and efficient system including correct fan sizing…

How does a radon mitigation system work

How Does A Radon Mitigation System Work?

The most efficient and effective method to mitigate radon in a residential setting is through Active Sub-slab Depressurization (ASD). ASD involves creating a negative pressure (vacuum) under the basement concrete floor (slab) and continually venting the soil gas that is collected to the atmosphere where it rapidly dissipates. I like to describe it as “sucking…