Radon Gas Mitigation Photo Album: How Radon is Impacting Your Homes Air Quality - Salem, OR

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the earth's soil. Over time, Radon is capable of entering into homes through cracks in the foundation or openings around pipes. This is extremely dangerous because it is not supposed to be breathed in and can result in major health concerns. Studies from the Environmental Protection Agency have expressed that breathing in any Radon levels at 4.0 pCi/L or above is equivalent as smoking 8 cigarettes a day and receiving 200 chest x-rays a year. It is known as the "silent killer" because Radon has been linked to over 20,000 lung-cancer related deaths each year. At John's Waterproofing, we want to ensure all homes are protected and healthy so we offer a Radon Mitigation System. This is done by first installing a Radon PVC pipe on the inside of the home in the lowest point. A hole is dug for the pipe to reach the soil and be able to depressurize the soil beneath the home so the gas can be redirected. From the outside of the home, a hole is drilled into the foundation to connect to the PVC pipe and then to the outdoor fan system. It creates a suction point so that the fan can pull the radon from the soil through the pipe and out above the home. This creates proper ventilation to keep the gas from entering inside the home and being inhaled. Once the full Radon Mitigation System is installed, the homes occupants can be protected from breathing in the Radon gas and avoid those health risks.