How to know if a Radon mitigation system is working properly

RADON IN PILLOLE: DO RADON LEVELS INCREASE WITH THE AGE OF A BUILDING?

📽️ In this video, we will answer this common question:

🗯️Do radon levels increase with the age of a building?❓
No. Actually, there is no relation between the age of a building and its Radon level. Let’s examine factors that influence the Radon level to understand it better.
1️⃣ Source:
– This is the amount of Uranium238 or Radium226 present in the soil underneath the building.
– No matter if the building is old or new, No Source means No Radon!
2️⃣ Driving force:
– This mainly depends on the inside and outside temperature differences.
– Colder outside means a stronger force that pushes Radon laden air into the building.
3️⃣ Pathway and openings:
– Radon needs a path to enter the building. Tiny cracks would be enough.
– And you know what? Sooner or later, Radon will find this path even in a tight new building.
4️⃣ Ventilation rate:
– This is the rate of air exchange to the outside.
– Air exchange can lower the Radon level by dilution. Older buildings may even have higher air exchange rates.