A sub-slab depressurization radon mitigation system is a common way to remediate harmful radon levels in homes or buildings with slab foundations. This type of system uses a vacuum and fan to vent radon from beneath your property, directing the invisible, odorless and tasteless gas safely outside. By reducing the amount of radon entering your living spaces, this method lowers your risk of lung cancer.
How a Sub-Slab System Protects Your Property
Sub-slab depressurization systems protect your property in three key ways:
- Suction point and negative pressure: A small hole is made in your concrete slab foundation to establish a collection chamber. This is where the system creates a crucial negative pressure field directly under your property.
- Continuous ventilation: A quiet, efficient radon fan, typically mounted outside the building, runs continuously. This fan is specifically designed to actively pull radon gas from the chamber beneath your home.
- Safe exhaust: From the collection chamber, the fan draws the radon gas through a sealed PVC pipe. This gas is then safely routed through exterior piping and vented out of the system’s stack, away from your property’s indoor living spaces.
You can check that your sub-slab system is operating correctly by checking your manometer, which is a pressure gauge.
Our Professional Installation Process
To start the sub-slab depressurization system installation process, order a free radon home test kit. If your radon levels are 4.0 pCi/L or higher, you should call SWAT Environmental to discuss your options, get a free quote and then schedule your installation.
Our certified technicians minimize disruption to your daily life by installing your system in two to four hours. Rest assured, we’ll treat your home with the care you expect.
After installation, we’ll provide you with another test kit to confirm that your radon levels have decreased. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends retesting for radon every two years.
Key Considerations for Your Mitigation System
Consider these factors when choosing your sub-slab depressurization system:
- Active vs. passive systems: Active sub-slab depressurization systems use a fan to draw radon from beneath a concrete slab and vent it outside, whereas passive sub-slab depressurization systems use natural air pressure differences. Typically, active systems provide the greatest radon reduction, but a passive system may be suitable depending on your property’s construction.
- Sub-slab depressurization system cost: The exact cost of your system depends on radon levels, your foundation type, and the age and geographic location of your property. Our quotes provide full transparency.
- Why quality installation matters: The quality of your radon mitigation system, from sub-slab depressurization system design to installation, is crucial to effectively reducing radon levels in your home. Beyond wasting your resources, a poorly functioning system puts your health at risk.
Get Peace of Mind With SWAT Environmental
Minimize your risk of lung cancer from radon exposure with the right solution for your property. SWAT Environmental is America’s leading provider of radon mitigation and remediation solutions with over three decades of experience. Ready to breathe easier? Contact us today for your free quote or call 1-800-NO-RADON.
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