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sheeting off a crawlspace (radon) john 05-20-2008
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Posted by john on May 20, 2008, 7:06 pm
I just had laminated flooring installed in my entire basement. They used 6
mil plastic as well to help block the radon. Everything is pretty nicely
sealed. But they were only able to partially do my crawlspace. (obviously
because of the water pump , water heater in the way) Plus the area
underneath my stairs inside the crawlspace is exposed. (poured concrete)

I'd say theres about 40 to 50 square feet of crawl space thats expose.

Before I get my radon levels tested again, I'd like to sheet off the
crawlspace with 6 mm plastic. Im just not sure how to keep it a tight seal
down there. Taping the plastic to the sheetrock should be no problem, but
there are sections where i'd have to tape it down on the concrete as well,
and im sure that wont stick for long. any ideas ?


Posted by john on May 22, 2008, 7:09 am
I guess nobody knows, ey ?

Posted by Frank on May 22, 2008, 7:51 am
john wrote:
> I guess nobody knows, ey ?

I don't know but do you have a radon problem?
Radon is a gas and remediation is blocking and ventilation.
I would have it checked first before doing anything. I would buy a test
kit and do it myself to avoid any tie in with someone that both wants to
run test and remediate. Personally, if levels are borderline, I would
do nothing as EPA tends to set exposure levels to radon and other toxins
at levels lower than necessary.

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