Above are two of our more recent jobs. The left picture is a radon mitigation system installed on a raised ranch with PVC piping used as the discharge piping.
The right picture is a large crawlspace encapsulation that we installed.
Recent work throughout Tri-Cities
Here are a few of our more recent jobs. First picture is of a split foyer with a normal ASD system installation. The pipe installation was in the unfinshed garage corner. Exterior piping is guttering downspout.
Here is a basement mitigation on a two story brick home. We drilled down in an unfinished area of the basement and installed the fan and piping at the rear of the structure. The system is not visible from the road and is very quiet.
Last but not least is a crawlspace mitigation. We installed a heavy grade 12 mill plastic over the entire crawlspace. WE then sealed around the support piers and surrounding walls. Underneath the plastic is perforated piping. We then installed the fan and piping on the exterior of the home.
Crawlspace/Basement Mitigation in Kingsport
This past week we installed a partial crawlspace/basement mitigation system. These types of mitigations require much more work but have added benefits. The client had high level of radon within their home, so that was why we were called out to help solve this problem. The process for a crawlspace includes installing a heavy grade vapor barrier sealed at all areas. This not only helps the mitigate the radon, but also helps control moisture that is very common throughout crawlspaces in our area. Once the crawlspace is encapsulated we proceed forward with a normal basement mitigation. The entire process takes much more time and work but the added crawlspace protection is a great benefit!
Crawlspace before
Crawlspace after encapsulation and piping installed
Interior basement portion
Exterior fan with guttering downspout
Elizabethon Mitigation
Another week, another mitigation. This week we installed a common exterior system on a brick home with full basement. This system was put on the side of the house away from the road and near the landscaping so it was concealed! Not every system has to be an eye sore, sometimes we can make it appear to be an original part of the home!
View from the road
At the side of the home
Two Story Mitigation in Fall Creek
This week I would like to highlight a mitigation we performed in Fall Creek. A realtor contacted me for a mitigation after the home inspector had found high levels of radon. The home was a two story custom built house with a full unfinished basement. The mitigation was $1200 installed with a retest to ensure radon was at acceptable levels. We drilled a 3" hole into the slab of the basement and drilled a 4" hole through the exterior brick. After placement of fan, wiring, and piping we installed matching guttering downspout for the discharge piping. The levels came back well below the initial test and no further action was required! We took care of the future homeowners and the realtors within the time constraints of the real estate transaction while also making sure the system was aesthetically pleasing!
A 4.5" concrete boring drill bit helps give a clean hole.
Interior piping with manometer.
Completed exterior view!
Fixing Older Systems in Abingdon
This past week consisted of some upgrading of older systems. Had a couple of clients that needed someone to take a look over their systems. According the recent tests their systems were not performing optimally. The first system consisted of an older fan and discharge piping that needed to be replaced. We upgraded the fan and the discharge piping to make the system more efficient and quieter! The second system consisted of some below average work from the previous mitigator. The previous contractor had installed an incorrect fan for what was needed. We installed the correct fan which once again made the system more efficient and quieter!
Many factors are involved within a mitigation system and if not performed correctly it can have some very serious adverse affects. Things as simple as putting in the correct fan or running a larger discharge piping can make a world of difference. Once both of these jobs were completed the clients were very pleased with the difference in their systems.
Before
After
Basement mitigation in Greeneville
The day in Greeneville consisted of a basement mitigation. The home had a large basement so we put 4" PVC for the suction to get the best possible suction underneath the slab. We wanted to make sure not to put the piping in a obtrusive place so the corner was ideal. We ran the piping through the exterior wall of the home and added a RadonAway RP145 with ever-white casing. This fan is one of my favorites. It is relatively small in size but provides a large amount of airflow to rid the house of the radon. It is quiet and has low energy cost also. We then used guttering downspout for the discharge lines to make it as pleasing to the eyes as possible. This installation is something we have done many times before and we completed the install within the day.
