RADON SUMPS

A trickle of air is sucked into most buildings via cracks and gaps in the ground floor and this will carry Radon with it.

The main method for eliminating Radon is to reverse this trickle of air by installing a Radon Sump - see the diagram opposite.

Download our RADON MANUAL to see exactly how a Radon Sump is installed.

A radon sump can normally be installed in 1 day - installations are usually fast and very clean.

You can buy the materials in any hardware shop except for THE FAN & HOOD WHICH WE CAN SUPPLY.

Re-testing after completion of any installation is essential to ensure the Radon has been successfully reduced.

WHAT OTHER METHODS EXIST?

• In most cases a Radon Sump system is the most effective and reliable method.
• In certain circumstances a Pressurisation System can be used - this is normally where a Radon Sump is not possible.
• Another method is to install wall air vents where the Radon concentrations are not too high - but this is rarely used now.
• Our RADON MANUAL also explains more about these alternative methods.

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