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Should I Ask for Radon Resistant New Construction?

May 5, 2020 Joe Leave a Comment

radon resistant new construction

Are you buying a new house directly from a builder?

At some point that house might need a radon system. Many of the procedures used to mitigate radon are cheaper to do if they’re done while the home is being built.

These procedures include:

  • Placing a 4-inch layer of gravel beneath the slab
  • Installing plastic sheeting above the gravel
  • Installation of a vent pipe
  • Sealing and caulking small openings between the walls and the foundation
  • Installing an electrical junction box that can be used for a fan if necessary

You can ask a builder to include these construction features. It will usually cost more but you’ll almost certainly save money if a radon system is needed later.

Here is a link to a page at the Environmental Protection Agency with more detailed information about radon resistant new construction.

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