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Page: << Prev | 1 | 2 | 3 "The pipe discharges above the roof line, so this well-known carcinogen will dissipate into the atmosphere," he said. The pipes can work either passively, or with a fan used to pull air from the soil.
The average cost of a radon reduction system is about $1,200, according to the EPA. The cost generally ranges from $800 to $2,500, depending on the characteristics of the house and choice of radon-reduction methods.
Some homes now are being built to be radon-resistant, with gas-resistant foundations and sub-slab fill materials that allow gases to move easily away, Snead said.
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Snead recommends that everyone, homeowner or renter, be proactive in dealing with the radon that could be building up in their homes.
"We save lives by having tests done and performing mitigation, and by building houses that are radon-resistant," he said.
More information
To learn more, visit the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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