TRUTH ABOUT PASSIVE RADON MITIGATION SYSTEMS

HOW EFFECTIVE ARE PASSIVE RADON MITIGATION SYSTEMS?

If the radon levels inside a home are extremely high (above eight pCi/L)

Passive systems generally will not move enough radon out of the house.

Active Systems are preferred because they do the best job of keeping your radon levels very low. What is a Passive Radon Mitigation System?

A passive radon system is a radon system without a radon exhaust fan. A passive system typically runs from the basement sump basket or drain tile and exhausts through the roof without the use of an active radon exhaust fanIn summary, the primary difference between passive and active radon reduction systems is that passive systems rely on natural forces and ventilation. In contrast, dynamic systems utilize mechanical components like fans to extract the radon gas from the home actively. With the baseline high levels of Radon Gas found in the Black Hills, passive systems rarely provide adequate protection. 

Testing is your first line of defense to protect your home from radon gas!