Doug Lacey's Basement Systems Case Studies: High Radon Levels in a Home in NW Calgary, AB
Challenge
A homeowner put a Radon Test kit in their basement and it was reading ~350 short term and ~550 long term! Health Canada recommends you mitigate at 150-200 becquerels but of course NO RADON is the goal. This homes radon levels were at 364 becquerels to be exact. Time to mitigate!
Solution
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that has become the second-leading cause of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoke. Most soils contain uranium that, over time, decays to produce radium and polonium. Eventually, polonium is released with the radon, which creates a high toxicity level in the air and water that it infuses. In search of the best solution to address their concern, and protect their health & home, a System Design Specialist was able to visit the homeowner, assess the situation, and provide the homeowners with a FREE, no obligation quote designed specific to address all of their concerns. From there our Radon Mitigation Specialist was able to install a sub-slab Radon Gas Mitigation System. The system was tied into the homeowner's existing sump system by replacing their sump basin lid with one of our own. This mitigation system draws the gas from beneath the basement floor slab and vents it outside of the home.