Radon Mitigation Overview

5/19/00


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Radon Mitigation Overview

Homes With Radon Concerns Can Be Fixed!

Radon Mitigation

Mitigation in Illinois

Crawl Space System Sub-Membrane Depressurization (SMD)

Perforated Pipe on Soil

Plastic Spread Out in Crawl Space

Plastic Sealed to Wall with Caulk

Riser From Plastic

Depressurization Fan

System Discharge/Sub-slab depressurization

A System Performance Indicator Is Needed

Basement/Slab System Sub-Slab Depressurization (SSD)

Pipe Connected to Riser

Caulking Improves Performance

Use of Perimeter Drain Drain-Tile Depressurization (DTD)

Foundation Drain System Piping Can Be All Outside

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Illinois New Construction Passive

Illinois New Construction Skeletal

Key Elements of ASD Systems U.S. EPA Radon Mitigation Standards

Radon Does Not Have To Be A Problem Nor A Deal Breaker

Author: Doug Kladder

Home Page: http://www.uic.edu/sph/glakes/radon_course/final/resources.asp