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St. Louis Radon Answers by Air Sense Environmental
Straight answers about radon testing, radon mitigation, and indoor air quality from Air Sense Environmental, serving the greater St. Louis metro in Missouri and Illinois.
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- St. Louis Radon Answers by Air Sense Environmental
Unseen Threats in Clayton, MO: How Summer Heat & Humidity Amplify Indoor Radon Levels and Demand Testing
Clayton's historic neighborhoods like Demun and the Central Business District sit in homes where summer conditions create the perfect storm for elevated radon…
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Granite City, IL's Summer Prep: How Crawl Space Encapsulation Prevents Structural Damage from Seasonal Moisture
Granite City homeowners dealing with the region's notorious expansive clay soils and seasonal moisture cycles face a direct threat to their home's structural…
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Are Radon Detectors Accurate? Continuous Monitors vs. Lab Tests
Consumer radon detectors are accurate enough to tell you whether your home has a radon problem, and not accurate enough to settle a real estate transaction or…
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How Long Does a Radon Mitigation System Last?
A well-installed radon mitigation system's pipe, seals, and slab penetration can last the life of the house, while the fan is the wear part, and the EPA notes…
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Where Should You Put a Radon Detector in Your House?
Put the detector in the lowest lived-in level of the home, in a room you actually use, at least 20 inches above the floor, away from drafts, exterior walls…
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How Often Should You Test for Radon?
The EPA recommends retesting your home for radon at least every two years, and sooner than that any time the building changes, the heating system changes, or…
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National Radon Action Month: Why St. Louis Homes Should Test Before January
January is National Radon Action Month, Radon Action Week falls in the third week of October, and the reason both sit in the cold half of the year is that…
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Maryland Heights' Summer Air: How Rising Humidity and AC Use Can Trap Pollutants & Trigger Mold Growth
Maryland Heights homeowners face challenging conditions this summer as rising humidity and increased AC usage create ideal conditions for indoor air pollutant…
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Arnold, MO's Summer Seal-Up: How Closing Homes for AC Traps Indoor Air Pollutants and Worsens IAQ
Summer heat drives Arnold residents indoors, cranking AC units to combat Missouri's humid 90-degree days. But sealing homes tight for cooling comfort creates a…
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Ballwin, MO's Summer Air Quality: How Crawl Space Encapsulation Fights Humidity & Boosts Health
Ballwin homeowners face a unique challenge during St. Louis summers when humid air from unencapsulated crawl spaces drives up indoor humidity, triggers mold…
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St. Peters, MO: The Summer AC Effect, How Closed Homes Elevate Radon Risk and When to Test
Summer air conditioning creates a hidden radon risk in St. Peters homes that most residents don't consider. Episode page and full write-up →
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Types of Radon Mitigation Systems: Which One Fits Your St. Louis Home
The most common types of radon mitigation systems are active sub-slab depressurization, sub-membrane depressurization, drain-tile or sump-hole suction, and…
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Radon Testing vs. Radon Mitigation: Which Do You Need First?
Radon testing vs mitigation: you need radon testing first, and radon mitigation only if the test confirms a high level. Radon testing measures how much radon…
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Radon Mitigation in Older St. Louis Homes: What to Expect
Radon mitigation in older homes is the work of installing a soil-suction system in an aging house to pull radon gas out of the ground and lower the level…
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How Long Does Radon Mitigation Take? The St. Louis Timeline
How long does radon mitigation take? Radon mitigation takes about one day to install, usually 3 to 5 hours of on-site work, and the full timeline from your…
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What Is a Dangerous Radon Level? Understanding Your pCi/L Results
S. Environmental Protection Agency set for homes. Episode page and full write-up →
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Post-Mitigation Radon Testing: How to Confirm Your System Works
Post-mitigation radon testing is the follow-up radon measurement you run after a radon system is installed, and its only job is to prove the system actually…
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Foundation Cracks and Radon: How the Gas Enters St. Louis Homes
Foundation cracks and radon are closely connected, because the same hairline cracks, slab gaps, and openings that look harmless in a basement are the exact…
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Does a Radon Mitigation Fan Use a Lot of Electricity?
A radon mitigation fan does not use a lot of electricity. The fan is the only powered part of a radon system, it draws roughly 30 to 90 watts, and it runs…
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Radon Levels: Winter vs. Summer and Why Testing Timing Matters
Radon levels usually run higher in winter than in summer, often by a wide margin. When you compare radon levels winter vs summer, the cold months trap more of…
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How to Get Rid of Radon in Your House
How to get rid of radon in your home: a radon mitigation system is the only reliable radon removal method. Radon is a radioactive soil gas that seeps through…
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Sump Pump Radon Mitigation
uses the sump pit your home already has as the suction point for a radon reduction system. Because the pit connects to the drain tile looping around your…
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What Types of Homes Are Most Likely to Have Radon?
Which types of homes are more likely to have radon? Homes built over uranium-bearing soil have more radon, regardless of the home’s age, size, or foundation…
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Selling a House With Radon in St. Louis
Can you sell a house with radon? Yes, and selling a house with radon is routine in the St. Episode page and full write-up →
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How to Test Indoor Air Quality in Your Home
How to test indoor air quality in a home: indoor air quality testing measures humidity, airborne particulates, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds…
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Does Crawl Space Encapsulation Add Value to Your Home?
Does crawl space encapsulation add resale value, or mainly protect the value your home already has? Explore moisture control, comfort, and what buyers see…
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Is Radon Mitigation Necessary?
When does a radon test result call for mitigation, and when is a follow-up test the better next step? Understand the article’s distinction between recommended…
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Basement Radon Mitigation Systems
A basement radon mitigation system is a sealed suction point cut into the basement floor, a PVC pipe that carries soil gas up through the house, and a…
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Should I Buy a House With a Radon Mitigation System?
Yes, in almost every case: an existing radon mitigation system is a good sign rather than a warning. It means someone tested the home, found radon worth…
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How Long Should You Test for Radon?
Short-term radon tests provide fast answers, while long-term tests better reflect a home's year-round average. Here is how to choose the right testing window…
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Are DIY Radon Test Kits Accurate?
DIY radon kits can provide a useful reading, but placement and testing conditions matter. Learn when a home kit is enough and when to use a professional test…
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What to Do After a High Radon Test
A high radon result is manageable. Here is how to confirm the reading, decide when to mitigate, and verify that the system worked. Episode page and full…