Radon Facts to Answer Your FAQs

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Radon Mitigation Questions

Radon Mitigation System Location

Other Radon Reduction Methods

Can I seal radon out by caulking and using a concrete sealant?

Radon System Specifications

What size pipe should I use for my radon system?

Troubleshooting

Do I hear water in my radon pipe?

Radon Mitigation System Location

Q. Why can't I install my radon fan in the basement?

A. A radon fan is designed to draw radon up from under the foundation of your home and out of the house. If a leak were to form above the radon fan installed in the basement, the radon would be drawn into your home. Since radon is colorless and odorless you may not realize the problem for years.

Q. Can I use my chimney or sewer vent for a radon pipe?

A. An unused chimney could be used to route the pipe through the house, but the placement of the fan in the attic space may be difficult.

A sewer vent is not a good options for a radon pipe. It could be smelly and potentially dangerous.

Read about the proper way to route your radon pipe here.

Q. Why can't I vent my radon pipe out the side of my house?

A. Radon facts show that radon can reenter the house through an open window or through cracks. For this reason it's better to send the radon straight up, out and away from the house.

Other Radon Reduction Methods

Q. Can I seal radon out by caulking and using a concrete sealant?

A. Sealing can help, but doesn't completely fix the issue. It can be hard to seal every crack and a new crack can form at any time. Plus the life span of the caulk is lessened in a moist basement environment.