{"id":1201,"date":"2023-09-22T12:23:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T19:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hvacquick.com\/?p=1201"},"modified":"2023-09-22T12:23:23","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T19:23:23","slug":"the-silent-threat-in-our-homes-the-importance-of-radon-mitigation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hvacquick.com\/blog\/archives\/the-silent-threat-in-our-homes-the-importance-of-radon-mitigation","title":{"rendered":"The Silent Threat in Our Homes: The Importance of Radon Mitigation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas formed from the decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. When radon gas seeps into our homes and accumulates to high levels, it poses a health risk, especially when inhaled over prolonged periods. That’s where radon fans save the day.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Radon fans play a pivotal role in radon mitigation systems, ensuring that this harmful gas doesn\u2019t find a permanent residence in our homes. Tjernlund, Fantech, RadonAway and Festa Radon have many radon fans designed for sub slab depressurization (SSD) radon mitigation systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does SSD work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. PVC Piping System<\/strong>: A series of PVC pipes are inserted into holes drilled through the slab into the soil or gravel below. Typically, only one or two holes are needed for an average-sized home, but this can vary based on the home’s design and radon levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Radon Fan<\/strong>: A specialized radon fan is attached to the PVC piping system. This fan continuously operates to create a vacuum beneath the slab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Venting the Radon<\/strong>: The radon fan pulls radon-laden air from beneath the house and safely vents it outside, typically above the roofline, so that it’s dispersed in the atmosphere and doesn’t re-enter the home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Sealing Entry Points<\/strong>: To make the system more effective, other potential entry points for radon, like cracks in the foundation or gaps around service pipes, are sealed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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