Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
I'm Buying a New Home. How Can I Protect My Family?
Radon-resistant techniques work. These simple and
inexpensive passive techniques can help to reduce
Radon levels. In addition, installing them at the
time of construction makes it easier to reduce Radon
levels. Radon-resistant techniques may vary for
different foundations and site requirements. If your
new house was built (or will be built) to be
Radon-resistant, it should include these basic
elements:
Gas-Permeable Layer -
Placed beneath the slab to allow the Radon to move
freely underneath the house.
Plastic Sheeting - Placed on top of the
gas-permeable layer and under the slab to prevent
the Radon from entering.
Sealing and Caulking
- All below-grade openings in the foundation and
walls are sealed to reduce Radon entry.
Vent Pipe - Runs from the gas-permeable layer
through the house to the roof, to safely vent Radon.
Junction Boxes - Included in the
attic to make the wiring and installation of a vent
fan easier.
Hire a Qualified Radon
Tester -
Home buyers and sellers should have the Radon test
done by Bonsai who knows the proper
conditions, test devices, and guidelines for
obtaining a reliable Radon test result.
Bonsai Performs Testing
and Remediating for Commercial and Residential
Properties Cost Effectively and Reliably
