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Circle-D
Posted: Feb 18, 2008 12:27 PM
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Radon Reduction
Hi Mason,Recently I have been spraying a basement in a large public building with radon issues. They are using my foam to seal the basement and will install a positive pressure ventilation system to keep the radon from the building. I asked the engineer for the radon test results from the use of the foam. The room they tested went from "in excess of 100 pic/l to less than 10 pci/l". This was from a small local testing firm. Are there any nationally accredited testing labs that have performed these types of tests? If so where may I find the results. This could be another great selling point for foam insulation. Skip |
mason
Posted: Feb 19, 2008 02:12 PM
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I have a fairly large file about Radon, its causes, how to test for it, and even a specification for using SPF in controling it. But, I do not have any lab reports on using SPF to control Radon. You might try calling one of the chemical producers such as BASF, Dow Chemical, Huntsman, etc. |
Circle-D
Posted: Feb 20, 2008 07:02 AM
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Is this specifaction public information or can you share it? E-mail me directly if you wish. |
Posted: Feb 21, 2008 07:24 AM
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skip,,dont forget the moisture vapor impermience value that a good 2" lift of spray foam affords to these applications...an additional selling point,,, |
mason
Posted: Feb 21, 2008 07:45 AM
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The specification was written in the 80s by a Radon remediation firm. I don't have an electronic copy. I will be out of the office til Feb 29 and at that time can scan it and send it to you. Email your address to me at masonknowles@aol.com. I can't vouch for the specification. Again, contact some of the larger suppliers to see if they have research to assist you. |