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Radon systems are the most common and usually the best method for reducing radon. In this system, one or more suction pipes pass through the slab into the crushed rock or soil underneath. The pipes also may be put below the concrete slab from outside the house. A radon system fan connected to the suction pipe draws the radon gas from below the house and vents it outdoors.
In this system, we apply a membrane on the wall to maintain your drainage system warranty and a suck from the membrane. A radon system fan connected to the suction pipe draws the radon gas from below the house and vents it outdoors.
Drain tiles are installed by the builder in homes when water problems could be an issue. Using the pre existing drain system for radon mitigation can greatly increase the effectiveness of removing harmful gas. When a radon fan is attached to the drain systems it creates a new pathway for the radon to travel through. The drain acts as a “ready-made highway” for the radon gas to travel through, making these systems the most successful way to mitigate a home. Our radon system will in no way negatively affect the drainage system of your home.
In crawl spaces that have dirt or gravel floors, Skyway seals your crawl space with an airtight membrane called a vapor barrier. All stored items and debris must be removed from the ground prior to the installation of the crawl space membrane. If there are sharp objects or rough gravel we can install a layer of non organic pad over the floor before placing the membrane to help with breathing. This helps prevent the plastic from being ripped or torn when placing storage items back in the area. We then install the vapor barrier which is a minimum 6 mil polyethylene, 6-12 mil cross laminate or 10 mil heavy duty vapor barrier. We secure the plastic membrane to the foundation walls. The radon mitigation system is then tied directly to the soil under the membrane. The system creates a twenty-four hour vacuum that constantly pulls the radon out to vent above the roof of the house.
This will eliminate unnecessary condensation that will end up becoming a mold issue.
PFE or pressure field extension testing, ensures that every inch of the property’s footprint is going to have proper radon reduction. This also allows for a minimum sized fan to be installed to save you electrical usage. Another benefit is we can guarantee where the piping will run before any large holes are drilled.
These are used on every garage that we run an exhaust pipe through.
The fire collars will slow a fire from spreading from the garage in case of a fire inside your garage.
These we use on every sealed sump pit
This helps with a system freezing up in below freezing conditions as well as helps hide the pipe from the road side or from your property.
radon proof floor drain conversions on all old floor drains.
Suction pits are always at least 15 gallons in size. They greatly increases the efficiency and effectiveness of our systems.
Caulking may be required on any concrete cracks.
Sealing of any radon access point big or small
Clean installations that are not an eyesore
We always test for back drafts on hot water heaters before and after installation to ensure your family is safe from carbon monoxide poisoning being caused by our mitigation system install.
discrete installation whenever possible
This increases efficiency as well as protects the membrane from punctures.
6 mil cross laminated membranes or thicker are always used on our crawl space installs