Thank you, good job on the video, hit all the important points. I purchased the same Electronic meter you listed and tested many places in my home and garage. Very high in the cellar, 10,0 pCi/L well above the 4.0 pCi/L maximum. I decided to vent the cellar with a small 4 inch fan that uses 13 watts as a test. Results, it reduced the 10.0 pCi/L to 2.85 pCi/L. I am going to have this problem mitigated, however this test showed venting plays a important roll in Radon gas buildup. My approach is training, education and understanding. Every house has it's own challenge when it comes to Radon and removing it. I am in your corner when it comes to Radon, remove it, reduce it, spend the money get it out. I now only smoke in my dreams, quitting was tough.
We live in iowa and are in the process of buying our first home. Decided to spend the extra money during inspections to test for radon. We'll, they got back to us and it was at an 11. The legal passing grade was a 4. We are going to need a mitigation system installed either negotiated with the buyer or dish out the money ourselves.
On the map, everything just north of Alamogordo is red hot. Are the vapors actually natural seepage from the earth or left overs from testing nukes or cosmic clashes of the deep past? 🤔
Now i dont know so much so much danger but how many people lived in them and had no idea. My water shower high concentration for uranium in water but how do i know that public water was safe. Its all good if you dont know but it seems just like a huge business based on fear. I get you need to protect yourself but how many people actually test for those things.
You can still have radon in a slab-built home. The presence of radon can be found in any house, regardless of how old or new it is, whether it is insulated or not, or what its construction materials are. Each year, all homes should be tested for radon, regardless of construction type.
The Geiger counter is an instrument that you can use to detect radiation. This device is handy since humans cannot see radon using any of their five senses. Since the Geiger counter can detect ionization, you can also use it for radon mitigation.
Closing on a house next week. Had a radon test done and it was 4.8. Our agent said we should go ahead and move in and test it again in a couple of months since the house has been empty for a few weeks. She seems to thing reading are higher if the house sits empty with no activity. What do you guys think? Should we negotiate a mitigation system or just move in and test it again after we have been there for a while?
I'm not them, of course... But your agent had a point when she said that. Radon is 7.5 heavier than air, so in a house that's not being lived in it will concentrate as a gas layer in the lowest levels of the house. Probably good to get it tested either way.
@@CrawlSpaceNinja We had a mitigation system installed and the previous owners seemed happy to pay for it. About $1500 where I live. Peace of mind at the very least. Thanks for the reply.
so i bought a monitor and you know what the level of Radon is still the same...!! ;-) So what exaclty does this monitor? It shows some numbers. You have a 12 minute video talking about the dangers, i think we all now know about the dangers (thats why we all buy this monitor). But WHAT does it TELL US? Again it is not helping us to get rid of it. So why would i keep it installed? This is just a sales pitch nothing more... No explanation of what the numbers mean. nothing about what to do if levels are above a certain point etc etc.
@@milkncookie where I live it can get close to -20 degrees Fahrenheit for many months. I would have to wear a space suit in my house with my windows open.
Radon testing should be a federal law. Also, people don't think or forget that you can still have radon if you are on a slab foundation. Don't forget to test for radon at your work place. We spend more time at work than at home a lot of times.
I’m 47 years old and I’ve never even heard of Radon. A fan showed up on my amazon as I was looking for an air conditioner unit. Now I have a whole new worry. Going to look into California area I live. Thank you for this information.
I live in NJ and the question of radon is a big deal here. It comes up on all the legal documents for EVERY house sale. Not sure about buildings/office locations, but I presume it would. I have purchased/sold 3 houses in my lifetime here in NJ. My last purchase was 22 years ago. We tested for radon, it came up positive and we made sure the seller paid for the remediation. If you own a house, radon tests are cheap and easy. Do yourself and family a favor and test your house every so often. And if you have a mitigation system, inspect it every so often and make sure it is working! For some reason, my 2 year old mitigation motor burned out. And the people who installed it told me I was crazy because "these motors last forever". Well, long story short, they replaced the motor.
Well I need help cause I don’t know what to do! I just got that doc for the apt I just rented 2 days ago and I was never told this before. Is a huge inconvenience that fact I have to allow maintenance anytime they need to serve it! Do I have legal option to back up from that contract? Please help!
When we bought our new house it was $50 to test for radon. Ended up having high radon and were able to negotiate the seller installing a mitigation system. Some counties have free testing kits, so check that out where you live. Otherwise definitely get it checked!
Fml the house we bought and renting out rightnow, has granite rocks underneath literally the whole neighborhood is build on granite. Its always raining there too 😰
I just found out my level is 13.3 + 2%. I tested the level over a period of one year. How quickly must I move to correct this problem? We have lived here for 4 yrs. My three adult children sleep on the lower floor of our home. Must I take everything out of my cellar to work on the issue? How much does it cost to fix the problem?
EPA-licensed radon remediation specialists should be consulted if radon levels exceed 4 pCi/L in a home. Your state radon office can help you locate one. A free remediation estimate is usually provided, and radon levels will be guaranteed if the work is performed.
I moved to Clarksville TN opted to not pay for testing before i bought my home. im glad i watched this video i was given 4 qutoes for fixing the crawlspace, as it has major mold and needs insulation taken down etc. but NONE of the professional companies have mentioned Radon testing and mitigation. I am curious if you can help me now.
Shane, good question. In order to reduce radon levels, crawl space encapsulation is the first step. You should seal and encapsulate crawl spaces with a continuous vapor barrier, like Crawl Space Ninja's crawl space encapsulation system. Radon migration into the air is reduced by encapsulating the crawl space. It wouldn't be a bad idea to get a Radon monitor. This video might answer some other questions: ruclips.net/video/bsnbfUbhTac/видео.html We appreciate you watching. Have a happy and blessed day.
Mach1, radon can enter any house, regardless of where you live. Every home should be tested for radon, regardless of its zone designation or geographic location. It is impossible to find a zone without radon risk factors. We hope this answers your question. Please let us know if you need anything else. Thanks for watching and have a happy & blessed day!
When I built my foundation, I included pipes below it for radon fans to blow it out, etc. I also have the digital detector. But a couple months ago, I had read a very obscure study which shockingly showed a positive correlation between radon and health BENEFITS. A little radiation is good for the body LOL - now I'm not sure what to believe anymore, but I still have my mitigation system just in case even though my state doesn't require it. If I can find that study again I'll link it.
I believe hawaii is only state without radon as there's no uranium in the ground. There is an old mine that's been converted to a therapy place by radon.
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Here after watching office episode where Toby puts radon test kit everywhere.
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Thank you, good job on the video, hit all the important points. I purchased the same Electronic meter you listed and tested many places in my home and garage. Very high in the cellar, 10,0 pCi/L well above the 4.0 pCi/L maximum. I decided to vent the cellar with a small 4 inch fan that uses 13 watts as a test. Results, it reduced the 10.0 pCi/L to 2.85 pCi/L. I am going to have this problem mitigated, however this test showed venting plays a important roll in Radon gas buildup. My approach is training, education and understanding. Every house has it's own challenge when it comes to Radon and removing it. I am in your corner when it comes to Radon, remove it, reduce it, spend the money get it out. I now only smoke in my dreams, quitting was tough.
We live in iowa and are in the process of buying our first home. Decided to spend the extra money during inspections to test for radon. We'll, they got back to us and it was at an 11. The legal passing grade was a 4. We are going to need a mitigation system installed either negotiated with the buyer or dish out the money ourselves.
Interesting! Thank you for sharing
On the map, everything just north of Alamogordo is red hot. Are the vapors actually natural seepage from the earth or left overs from testing nukes or cosmic clashes of the deep past? 🤔
Wooden Wolf, unfortunately, that question is outside of our expertise. Sorry we couldn't be of more assistance.
Now i dont know so much so much danger but how many people lived in them and had no idea. My water shower high concentration for uranium in water but how do i know that public water was safe. Its all good if you dont know but it seems just like a huge business based on fear. I get you need to protect yourself but how many people actually test for those things.
These things can be harmful and that comes from our sources. The goal isn't to bring fear but to educate!
Can a slab house have radon?
You can still have radon in a slab-built home. The presence of radon can be found in any house, regardless of how old or new it is, whether it is insulated or not, or what its construction materials are. Each year, all homes should be tested for radon, regardless of construction type.
Why is radon dangerious when you have an encapsulated craw space
Would a geigercounter detect radon aswell?
The Geiger counter is an instrument that you can use to detect radiation. This device is handy since humans cannot see radon using any of their five senses. Since the Geiger counter can detect ionization, you can also use it for radon mitigation.
Closing on a house next week. Had a radon test done and it was 4.8. Our agent said we should go ahead and move in and test it again in a couple of months since the house has been empty for a few weeks. She seems to thing reading are higher if the house sits empty with no activity. What do you guys think? Should we negotiate a mitigation system or just move in and test it again after we have been there for a while?
I'm not them, of course... But your agent had a point when she said that. Radon is 7.5 heavier than air, so in a house that's not being lived in it will concentrate as a gas layer in the lowest levels of the house. Probably good to get it tested either way.
Bob, we suggest reaching out to a Radon professional for the best answer.
@@CrawlSpaceNinja We had a mitigation system installed and the previous owners seemed happy to pay for it. About $1500 where I live. Peace of mind at the very least. Thanks for the reply.
8:00, So the only health indicator of radon is lung cancer?
Ya which is why u should test frequently
so i bought a monitor and you know what the level of Radon is still the same...!! ;-) So what exaclty does this monitor? It shows some numbers. You have a 12 minute video talking about the dangers, i think we all now know about the dangers (thats why we all buy this monitor). But WHAT does it TELL US? Again it is not helping us to get rid of it. So why would i keep it installed? This is just a sales pitch nothing more... No explanation of what the numbers mean. nothing about what to do if levels are above a certain point etc etc.
I'm sorry for not clarifying. If you have high radon numbers you need to get a radon mitigation system installed to take care of the issue.
The monitor is clearly to determine, over time, if you need a radon mitigation system and what kind installed
The short answer:nope.
Open Your windows. Problem solved!
@@milkncookie where I live it can get close to -20 degrees Fahrenheit for many months. I would have to wear a space suit in my house with my windows open.
@@patflat456 And?
Radon testing should be a federal law. Also, people don't think or forget that you can still have radon if you are on a slab foundation. Don't forget to test for radon at your work place. We spend more time at work than at home a lot of times.
Good point!
People please educate yourself what radon is and the amount of radon (if any) in your home.
I’m 47 years old and I’ve never even heard of Radon. A fan showed up on my amazon as I was looking for an air conditioner unit. Now I have a whole new worry. Going to look into California area I live. Thank you for this information.
@@amberrose3427Same :/
I live in NJ and the question of radon is a big deal here. It comes up on all the legal documents for EVERY house sale. Not sure about buildings/office locations, but I presume it would. I have purchased/sold 3 houses in my lifetime here in NJ. My last purchase was 22 years ago. We tested for radon, it came up positive and we made sure the seller paid for the remediation. If you own a house, radon tests are cheap and easy. Do yourself and family a favor and test your house every so often. And if you have a mitigation system, inspect it every so often and make sure it is working! For some reason, my 2 year old mitigation motor burned out. And the people who installed it told me I was crazy because "these motors last forever". Well, long story short, they replaced the motor.
Great advice!!!
Well I need help cause I don’t know what to do! I just got that doc for the apt I just rented 2 days ago and I was never told this before. Is a huge inconvenience that fact I have to allow maintenance anytime they need to serve it! Do I have legal option to back up from that contract? Please help!
I’m in north Jersey, my house gets extremely dusty I have to dust almost everyday, is this why?
When we bought our new house it was $50 to test for radon. Ended up having high radon and were able to negotiate the seller installing a mitigation system. Some counties have free testing kits, so check that out where you live. Otherwise definitely get it checked!
Great advice and glad the seller installed it!
What about radon testing in apartment complexes ? How does that work overall? And does that radon test have a smell?
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I live in Kentucky where it’s ridiculously high
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Something that should really be payed attention too !!!
Hahaaa had 27 piC/l or whatever in the basement
Fml the house we bought and renting out rightnow, has granite rocks underneath literally the whole neighborhood is build on granite. Its always raining there too 😰
Thanks Ninja, I in the area of Kansas that’s high in radon. I’m going to check into getting our home tested.
I just found out my level is 13.3 + 2%. I tested the level over a period of one year. How quickly must I move to correct this problem? We have lived here for 4 yrs. My three adult children sleep on the lower floor of our home. Must I take everything out of my cellar to work on the issue? How much does it cost to fix the problem?
EPA-licensed radon remediation specialists should be consulted if radon levels exceed 4 pCi/L in a home. Your state radon office can help you locate one. A free remediation estimate is usually provided, and radon levels will be guaranteed if the work is performed.
Soooo we shouldn’t throw them away when HR puts them around the workplace?
How do I get a profetional radon tester? For air and watter
And the radon tester isn't on your diy site store
I moved to Clarksville TN opted to not pay for testing before i bought my home. im glad i watched this video i was given 4 qutoes for fixing the crawlspace, as it has major mold and needs insulation taken down etc. but NONE of the professional companies have mentioned Radon testing and mitigation. I am curious if you can help me now.
Give our Nashville location a call, they should be able to provide some solutions ☺ crawlspaceninja.com/tennessee/nashville-tn/
Great video thank you very much!!
We have a swamp cooler and a not very sealed house. Based on that I have assumed we're safe and been spending money on other things. Dumb?
Shane, good question. In order to reduce radon levels, crawl space encapsulation is the first step. You should seal and encapsulate crawl spaces with a continuous vapor barrier, like Crawl Space Ninja's crawl space encapsulation system. Radon migration into the air is reduced by encapsulating the crawl space. It wouldn't be a bad idea to get a Radon monitor. This video might answer some other questions: ruclips.net/video/bsnbfUbhTac/видео.html We appreciate you watching. Have a happy and blessed day.
What if a house is lifted up in the air by 2'+ with an open crawl space where air moves through? Radon tested needed or not?
Mach1, radon can enter any house, regardless of where you live. Every home should be tested for radon, regardless of its zone designation or geographic location. It is impossible to find a zone without radon risk factors. We hope this answers your question. Please let us know if you need anything else. Thanks for watching and have a happy & blessed day!
When I built my foundation, I included pipes below it for radon fans to blow it out, etc. I also have the digital detector. But a couple months ago, I had read a very obscure study which shockingly showed a positive correlation between radon and health BENEFITS. A little radiation is good for the body LOL - now I'm not sure what to believe anymore, but I still have my mitigation system just in case even though my state doesn't require it. If I can find that study again I'll link it.
That surely is interesting
Here after learning about an ozone generator
Thanks for watching!
I believe hawaii is only state without radon as there's no uranium in the ground. There is an old mine that's been converted to a therapy place by radon.
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Thank you for sharing.
Very helpful. Thanks!
What does radon smell like?
Hi Albert, radon is an odorless gas.
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