Removing radon gas / Discussions

...radon gas contamination, so venting is good for now but I would think of a longer term solution. The whole Ottawa Valley area of Ontario is unfortunately a real hot spot for radon gas in homes, so see our pages on mitigating radon gas in basements, including how to remove radon gas from well water, in case you dig a we...

...Radon Gas from Crawlspaces and Basements How much insulation does a basement need And for house shopping in case you ever move….Crawlspaces or Slabs, Which is Better? How to Choose the Right Rigid Foam Board What causes frost heave and how to prevent it And about venting crawlspaces, that can be a problem depending on...

...Radon barrier radon evacuation stack is mandatory. To continue about radon – exposure to radon gas in homes is the second greatest cause of lung cancer. There is no way to test radon levels in a home before it is built and no way to install a barrier after a slab is poured, so I’d certainly install a radon barrier it i...