This is specific to the US but is probably similar to the UK
First, an explanation of the problem and mitigation from Wiki
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radon_mitigation>
Next, a video from a popular US TV show on home repair and mods that
shows how to do radon mitigation yourself if you like
<http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20046344,00.html>
Chuck Norcutt
On 6/14/2013 5:53 AM, JOHN DUGGAN wrote:
> Hi,
> This problem "crops up" in lots of granite rock areas. it is only in
> the last few years that it seems to have become a "problem".
> New builds in these areas have to have floors that are sealed to stop any
> Radon seepage. I believe the fix for older properties entails digging a sump
> below floor level with a pump / ventilation to stop any build up of gas of
> gas, along with sealing gaps.
> Get the house tested for Radon levels and unless levels are high do not worry!
>
> Regards
> John Duggan,
> Wales, UK
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: SwissPace <ian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Friday, 14 June 2013, 9:19
> Subject: [OM] OT Friday question - Radon gas
>
>
> we have been looking to buy a cottage in North Wales as a holiday home
> and later retirement and after 4 years we have found a cottage we both
> like, but now the searches have come through we discover that its in a
> high radon area, Has anyone on the list looked into this, is it really
> such an issue and if you have looked into it what remedial measures if
> any did you take.
>
> IanW
>
>
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