Radon mitigation photos of radon remediation system installation in Lehigh Valley PA showing radon mitigation service

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We try to keep the system on the back or side of the house.
We also use the most energy efficient radon fans.
1/3 of our systems use a 19 watt fan that can save $500 in electricity
over 10 years compared to competitors radon fans.

If the radon fan is
installed outside,
we try to use matching aluminum downspout
to minimize the
appearance of the system

This is our outside fan.

Condensation will drastically shorten the fan life unless an insulated by-pass drain is installed.

By-passed water is drained out of system to reduce moisture
under the slab
so you have a dryer basement.

Published paper documents effectiveness of
Fan Drainage technique

The only available location for this fan was the rear deck.

So we added a cover to reduce it's appearance

The PVC radon piping is routed along the ceiling and down beside the exterior foundation wall.

The piping is installed through the concrete floor.

Gravel or dirt is dug out of the suction hole before the PVC pipe is installed.

We always use a shop vacuum to minimize dust from drilling.

We prefer to put the suction
next to the sump pit
rather than into the sump.

If you have a dirt floor crawl space we cover the dirt with a membrane and install a radon vent pipe to collect the gas under the membrane

Sometimes we can route the radon piping up through a closet and into the attic. This may be an easy approach in a ranch house

Sometimes we can route from the basement into the garage and then up into the garage attic.

If you route the radon piping through the garage,
you must use a fire collar
at the top and bottom
of the pipe to maintain
the garage fire rating.

This is a PA DEP requirement

The radon fan can sometimes be installed in the attic.

The fan is installed with rubber boots and includes a disconnect switch within eyesight

If the radon fan is in the attic
we use a standard plumbing flashing to vent through the roof.

Sealing cracks using urethane caulking is a PA DEP requirement.

Sealing enhances the system performance and allows us to use a super efficient
19 watt radon fan that is very quiet.

Sump pits are sealed using silicone caulking to allow easy removal. A floor drain is installed as per PA DEP requirements.

A U-Tube Monometer is installed on the pipe. The difference in height between the two oil columns indicates the FAN is running.

The PA DEP requires an information package be attached to the system

Download a copy of PA DEP Radon Mitigation Requirements

After the system is running, we use a $700 digital micro-monometer to measure the negative pressure created under the slab by the radon system.

I hope these photos give you an idea of how
we pride ourselves on doing a first rate job.

Sincerely,

Bill Brodhead

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