How to reduce radon in your home?

You are exposed to radon when you breathe in this invisible, odorless, radioactive, deadly gas. It is present in the air around us, but is highly concentrated inside closed doors - at home, workplace, school. These are places where radon exposure is most likely as we spend most of our time here. All kinds of homes have radon, although well insulated, tightly sealed homes are most at risk. There are many simple steps that you can take to reduce radon in your home and protect yourself and your family from the deadly effects of this gas. Read on to get more information.

To reduce radon in your home, you do not need to spend a fortune. Three DIY tips can help:

1. Ensure Ventilation - Open your windows as much as you can, your weather permitting, and make sure there is a cross breeze. This improves air circulation and dissipates the harmful gas, allowing fresh air to enter into your home. If possible, also keep your doors open to ensure maximum ventilation.
2. Seal the Cracks - Radon enters your home through the gaps and cracks in your home. Try to find and seal the cracks in your basement, flooring and foundation. You can use epoxy or caulk as the sealant. It might be difficult to find all of the cracks, but as many as you can find and seal will help in reducing radon in your home, considerably.
3. Prevent the formation of low pressure - The use of combustion units and exhaust fans lowers the air pressure inside your home, prompting more accumulation of radon. Make sure you install these near open windows or install a system to supply outdoor air to these units.

Although very useful, the above are all short term solutions to reduce radon in your home. For a long-term effect, make sure you hire professionals to test for radon and install radon mitigation systems in your home.

Radon-Rid, LLC is a full-service radon testing, mitigation, and remediation company. Certified by the PA-DEP (Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection) to perform radon testing and radon remediation services in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County and Delaware County, Radon-Rid specializes in reducing radon to its lowest levels. Their team of radon mitigation specialists focus on providing top-notch services and are “driven to help save lives”. Call them on (610) 624-6585 for a free consultation about reducing radon in your home.