
Radon is one of those things most homeowners don't think about until a test comes back high. It's a colorless, odorless gas that seeps up through the ground and into your home - and it's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US. The fix is straightforward when it's done right. That's exactly what we wrapped up at a home in Big Lake, MN.
Here's what we were working with - a full sub-slab depressurization setup. That means a dedicated radon fan mounted on the exterior of the home, piped directly into the slab below, continuously pulling radon gas out before it ever has a chance to build up inside. The electrical connection runs clean through a weatherproof junction box with conduit secured tight against the siding. No shortcuts, no loose ends.
The wiring side of this is something a lot of people overlook. A radon fan runs continuously - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means the electrical work has to be done to a standard that holds up long-term. Solid connections, proper weatherproofing, everything secured. That's not optional, that's just how it needs to be done.
Every home is a little different - soil type, foundation construction, and existing conditions all factor into how the system gets designed and installed. What doesn't change is the standard we hold ourselves to on every job. Clean install, done right the first time, no callbacks.