THE RADON JOURNAL
Good information.
Better decisions.
Practical reading for homeowners, landlords and anyone getting to grips with radon.
Will insulating or draught-proofing raise radon levels?
It can. Making a home more airtight means less outdoor air dilutes radon from the ground, so homes with insulation and double glazing tend to measure higher. Here is how to insulate and still keep radon in check.
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Cellars and basements: radon, damp and mould
Below-ground rooms are where radon and damp are most likely to meet. Test for radon and diagnose the damp separately, because the fixes are different.
Read the guide ↗Radon in your home: where to begin
A straightforward checklist for moving from an initial radon question to an informed plan.
Read the guide ↗When should you contact a radon specialist?
Use a test result and the building’s circumstances to decide when professional input will help.
Read the guide ↗Radon in rented homes: a landlord’s checklist
Practical preparation for discussing radon with tenants, local authorities and qualified advisers.
Read the guide ↗How to compare radon mitigation quotations
Look beyond the headline price and compare the scope, verification and ongoing costs of the work.
Read the guide ↗What a radon map can tell you
Understand the difference between an area’s radon potential and the concentration inside a home.
Read the guide ↗Short-term vs long-term radon testing
Why the length and conditions of a test matter when interpreting a radon result.
Read the guide ↗How a radon sump system works
A closer look at the principle behind extracting radon-containing air beneath a floor.
Read the guide ↗Is positive ventilation suitable for radon?
What to ask before choosing a ventilation-based approach to reducing indoor radon.
Read the guide ↗Radon in new homes: questions to ask
How to organise information about radon protection, test records and handover documents for a newly built home.
Read the guide ↗Workplace radon: where employers should start
Prepare for a workplace radon assessment using official HSE guidance and appropriate professional advice.
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