Radon Guidance for Tenants and Landlords

Question 1

How should I test a older farmhouse that has a shared wall when the test is for peace of mind?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a older farmhouse when the test is for peace of mind depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A shared wall detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 2

What if my split-level home has elevated radon and a utility penetrations when the home has changed?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a split-level home when the home has changed depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A utility penetrations detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 3

Can radon be a problem in a ranch house with a private sump pit when the home has changed?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a ranch house when the home has changed depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A private sump pit detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 4

Does a garden apartment need a different radon plan because of a workshop area after finishing the basement?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a garden apartment after finishing the basement depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A workshop area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 5

Can a finished lower level change radon risk in a new construction home when the home is newer?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a new construction home when the home is newer depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A finished lower level detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 6

How should I test a basement apartment that has a unfinished storage area after opening windows?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a basement apartment after opening windows depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A unfinished storage area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 7

What if my ranch house has elevated radon and a tenant concern before finishing the basement?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a ranch house before finishing the basement depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A tenant concern detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 8

Can radon be a problem in a condo with a older foundation when the fan is quiet?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a condo when the fan is quiet depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A older foundation detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 9

Does a rental house need a different radon plan because of a unfinished storage area when a realtor is asking?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a rental house when a realtor is asking depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A unfinished storage area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 10

Can a private sump pit change radon risk in a townhome before finishing the basement?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a townhome before finishing the basement depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A private sump pit detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 11

How should I test a basement apartment that has a finished lower level when a realtor is asking?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a basement apartment when a realtor is asking depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A finished lower level detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 12

What if my older farmhouse has elevated radon and a shared wall after a rainy week?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a older farmhouse after a rainy week depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A shared wall detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 13

Can radon be a problem in a crawlspace house with a private sump pit with kids downstairs?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a crawlspace house with kids downstairs depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A private sump pit detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 14

Does a garden apartment need a different radon plan because of a common basement after a rainy week?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a garden apartment after a rainy week depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A common basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 15

Can a unfinished storage area change radon risk in a garden apartment when the fan is quiet?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a garden apartment when the fan is quiet depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A unfinished storage area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 16

How should I test a two-flat that has a multiple sump pits after buying?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a two-flat after buying depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A multiple sump pits detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 17

What if my home with a detached garage has elevated radon and a common basement with kids downstairs?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with a detached garage with kids downstairs depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A common basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 18

Can radon be a problem in a garden apartment with a kids bedroom downstairs when the house has drain tile?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a garden apartment when the house has drain tile depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A kids bedroom downstairs detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 19

Does a garden apartment need a different radon plan because of a unfinished storage area when the kit instructions are unclear?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a garden apartment when the kit instructions are unclear depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A unfinished storage area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 20

Can a tenant concern change radon risk in a ranch house after a rainy week?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a ranch house after a rainy week depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A tenant concern detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 21

How should I test a home with a detached garage that has a old drain tile after buying?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with a detached garage after buying depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A old drain tile detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 22

What if my two-flat has elevated radon and a old drain tile with a sump pit nearby?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a two-flat with a sump pit nearby depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A old drain tile detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 23

Can radon be a problem in a coach house with a older foundation when the house has drain tile?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a coach house when the house has drain tile depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A older foundation detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 24

Does a rental house need a different radon plan because of a sealed crawlspace with a sump pit nearby?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a rental house with a sump pit nearby depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A sealed crawlspace detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 25

Can a bedroom over crawlspace change radon risk in a crawlspace house before selling?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a crawlspace house before selling depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A bedroom over crawlspace detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 26

How should I test a older farmhouse that has a unfinished storage area when the result is borderline?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a older farmhouse when the result is borderline depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A unfinished storage area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 27

What if my garden apartment has elevated radon and a sealed crawlspace when the kit instructions are unclear?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a garden apartment when the kit instructions are unclear depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A sealed crawlspace detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 28

Can radon be a problem in a crawlspace house with a utility penetrations when the house has drain tile?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a crawlspace house when the house has drain tile depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A utility penetrations detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 29

Does a walkout basement house need a different radon plan because of a older foundation when the lower level is unfinished?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a walkout basement house when the lower level is unfinished depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A older foundation detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 30

Can a old drain tile change radon risk in a rental house when the fan is loud?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a rental house when the fan is loud depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A old drain tile detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 31

How should I test a coach house that has a workshop area with HVAC running a lot?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a coach house with HVAC running a lot depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A workshop area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 32

What if my coach house has elevated radon and a walkout basement when the kit instructions are unclear?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a coach house when the kit instructions are unclear depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A walkout basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 33

Can radon be a problem in a two-flat with a private sump pit with a dehumidifier running?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a two-flat with a dehumidifier running depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A private sump pit detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 34

Does a new construction home need a different radon plan because of a older foundation after buying?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a new construction home after buying depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A older foundation detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 35

Can a tenant concern change radon risk in a small commercial building with a crawlspace nearby?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a small commercial building with a crawlspace nearby depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A tenant concern detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 36

How should I test a two-flat that has a bedroom over crawlspace after a rainy week?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a two-flat after a rainy week depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A bedroom over crawlspace detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 37

What if my walkout basement house has elevated radon and a shared wall with a crawlspace nearby?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a walkout basement house with a crawlspace nearby depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A shared wall detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 38

Can radon be a problem in a home with an addition with a multiple sump pits after opening windows?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with an addition after opening windows depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A multiple sump pits detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 39

Does a split-level home need a different radon plan because of a old drain tile with a home office downstairs?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a split-level home with a home office downstairs depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A old drain tile detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 40

Can a kids bedroom downstairs change radon risk in a garden apartment with kids downstairs?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a garden apartment with kids downstairs depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A kids bedroom downstairs detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 41

How should I test a home with an addition that has a common basement before selling?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with an addition before selling depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A common basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 42

What if my slab-on-grade house has elevated radon and a sealed crawlspace before selling?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a slab-on-grade house before selling depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A sealed crawlspace detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 43

Can radon be a problem in a small commercial building with a kids bedroom downstairs when the house has drain tile?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a small commercial building when the house has drain tile depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A kids bedroom downstairs detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 44

Does a home with an addition need a different radon plan because of a low ceiling basement with pets downstairs?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with an addition with pets downstairs depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A low ceiling basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 45

Can a new addition change radon risk in a slab-on-grade house after finishing the basement?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a slab-on-grade house after finishing the basement depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A new addition detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 46

How should I test a older farmhouse that has a shared wall before selling?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a older farmhouse before selling depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A shared wall detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 47

What if my walkout basement house has elevated radon and a floor drain when the kit instructions are unclear?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a walkout basement house when the kit instructions are unclear depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A floor drain detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 48

Can radon be a problem in a rental house with a bedroom over crawlspace when the fan is loud?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a rental house when the fan is loud depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A bedroom over crawlspace detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 49

Does a older farmhouse need a different radon plan because of a kids bedroom downstairs when a neighbor has a different result?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a older farmhouse when a neighbor has a different result depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A kids bedroom downstairs detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 50

Can a common basement change radon risk in a coach house after a rainy week?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a coach house after a rainy week depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A common basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 51

How should I test a home with a detached garage that has a bedroom over crawlspace with a dehumidifier running?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with a detached garage with a dehumidifier running depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A bedroom over crawlspace detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 52

What if my basement apartment has elevated radon and a floor drain with pets downstairs?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a basement apartment with pets downstairs depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A floor drain detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 53

Can radon be a problem in a small commercial building with a finished lower level with a dehumidifier running?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a small commercial building with a dehumidifier running depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A finished lower level detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 54

Does a home with an addition need a different radon plan because of a walkout basement with a sump pit nearby?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with an addition with a sump pit nearby depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A walkout basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 55

Can a workshop area change radon risk in a condo when the result is above 4.0?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a condo when the result is above 4.0 depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A workshop area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 56

How should I test a garden apartment that has a tenant concern when the result is borderline?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a garden apartment when the result is borderline depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A tenant concern detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 57

What if my townhome has elevated radon and a unfinished storage area when the home is newer?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a townhome when the home is newer depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A unfinished storage area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 58

Can radon be a problem in a home with a detached garage with a private sump pit when the house has drain tile?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with a detached garage when the house has drain tile depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A private sump pit detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 59

Does a condo need a different radon plan because of a low ceiling basement during winter?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a condo during winter depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A low ceiling basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 60

Can a low ceiling basement change radon risk in a townhome when the result is borderline?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a townhome when the result is borderline depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A low ceiling basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 61

How should I test a two-flat that has a kids bedroom downstairs when the fan is loud?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a two-flat when the fan is loud depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A kids bedroom downstairs detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 62

What if my home with an addition has elevated radon and a utility penetrations with a sump pit nearby?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with an addition with a sump pit nearby depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A utility penetrations detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 63

Can radon be a problem in a new construction home with a low ceiling basement when the lower level is unfinished?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a new construction home when the lower level is unfinished depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A low ceiling basement detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.

Question 64

Does a home with a detached garage need a different radon plan because of a unfinished storage area during winter?

Accepted Answer

Radon in a home with a detached garage during winter depends on the lowest occupied areas, foundation openings, soil contact, air movement, and how the space is used. A unfinished storage area detail can change the testing or mitigation conversation, but the first step is still a valid radon result. If the number is elevated, Bill can explain what mitigation would involve for that kind of structure.