Radon

Just got a Radon test back..  it was 4.0   seams to be on the cusp of needing mitigation.

Any one familiar with radon ?

peace and love

I have no helpful information, but will comment anyway.

I think at 4 you should do another test to double check, levels can fluctuate.

We had to test for radon when we bought our place. I thought it was a law? Maybe it's a state law.  I think our number was under 1 or maybe around 1.  We never had it tested again, but we did some insane basement waterproofing which I have to believe helped.

Does this only really matter in houses with basements?  The cabin has a space under the floor with the windows down there that are always open.  Never had the cabin tested.

Jason if you want we can put peace and love in your signature.

is the basement finished?

2 story house?

old drafty house or newer tighter construction

center hall colonial
built 1968
basement is unfinished..it is walk in basement with front of basement poured concrete sides are framed and have windows

If this is a house you are planning to buy than I would make them put in a ventilation pump. It's not as if you will need it but do it for resale otherwise you may be stuck with it when you sell. If this is a house you own, retest it.

lived here for 16yrs

My Dad used to test for the stuff --- he's the one who asked those questions --- according to him anything 4 and above should be mitigated, BUT, if there are cracks in the floor/walls he suggested to seal all those up and test again.

thanks for the help...

campgottagopee wrote

My Dad used to test for the stuff --- he's the one who asked those questions

Bring on the heavy hitters, love real cooperation in the forum.

JasonWx wrote

thanks for the help...

Very welcome

Harvey wrote

campgottagopee wrote

My Dad used to test for the stuff --- he's the one who asked those questions

Bring on the heavy hitters, love real cooperation in the forum.

Yea, my Dad is wicked smart --- at least I got his good looks

ha!  I've seen you in person and his good looks skipped a generation!!!  

ScottyJack wrote

ha!  I've seen you in person and his good looks skipped a generation!!!  

Just making sure you were paying attention

campgottagopee wrote

Yea, my Dad is wicked smart --- at least I got his good looks

I think you should post a picture :)