A radon problem can occur in any home. The radioactive gas Radon occurs when uranium in soil decays. It is invisible and odorless. It's important to know how radon gets into your home before we discuss how to prevent it.

How does radon get into my home?

Through cracks and openings in your foundation, radon can enter your home. An exposed crawl space foundation is like an open window. Radon moves through the soil and into the crawl space. Through your floorboards, it migrates upward into your first-floor living areas.

Why is radon a problem?

In most cases, radon dissipates into the atmosphere without harming humans. However, buildings can trap radon. The risk of lung cancer increases if the concentration of radon is 4 pC or more per liter of air. It's not as hard as you might think to protect your home from radon exposure.

How do I reduce radon in my crawl space?

Radon is more difficult to reduce in a crawl space than in a basement. For radon reduction, many radon contractors recommend venting your crawl space. Open vents in the crawl space can let radon escape, but venting the crawl space can have more negative effects than positive ones. Having inadequate ventilation in your crawl space can lead to many problems in your home, including:

Mold growth
Wood rot
Frozen pipes
Cold floors
High energy bills

A crawl space encapsulation improves air quality, improves comfort, and lowers energy costs for many homeowners. If you are encapsulating a crawl space, it is important to hire an experienced contractor. You may need to take more steps to reduce the level of radon in your home if there is a high concentration.

What if radon levels are still high after encapsulating the crawl space?

As part of their Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction, the EPA recommends "soil suction" as a method for reducing radon levels in crawl spaces.

Soil suction is a common radon mitigation technique. Here's how it works:

The exposed dirt is covered by a high-density crawl space liner or vapor barrier. By using radon fans and vent pipes, radon gas is captured from inside the liner and vented outside. For your home, radon professionals can recommend the best solution for reducing radon levels.

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