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Discussions with tag 'Radon'

Build A Better House Series: Foundation, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 2-3

by SarahA

About Foundations: Proper site work and foundation construction are as critical to the overall quality and healthfulness of a home as the building shell that is constructed above grade. As a resu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Foundation,Building Surfaces,Damp Proofing,Water Proofing,Radon

0 replies | 1012 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Build A Better House Series: Renovations, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, March 2 - 3

by SarahA

About the Program:  This session focuses on practical short and long-term strategies to both maximize current and future energy efficiency and minimize IAQ problems when undertaking common reside

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Deep Energy Retrofit,Weatherization,Lead Paint,Radon,Renovations,Residential

0 replies | 1482 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Virtual Workshop: Radon-Resistant New Construction, April 13, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The purpose of this course is to educate building professionals about radon measurement, radon-resistant measures in a new single-family home construction, as well as radon-mitigation measures in exis

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Construction,Green Homes,Energy Measurement,Radon

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 03/11/2021 | Last updated: 03/11/2021

Radon and Vapor Control Layers in the 1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse: Pre-Project Testing (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


As part of the #1920sMakeoverATL whole house deep energy retrofit, Matt and the building team are running pre-diagnostic tests which will help them address performance issues relating to health

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Radon,1920sMakeoverATL,Radon Testing,Radon Tests

2 replies | 8415 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 17, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 07/20/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

The Long-Term Liability of Subjective Standards in Vapor Intrusion, Tuesday, August 24, 12-1 pm EDT

by Clean Vapor

Tom Hatton, CEO of Clean Vapor - The Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Company - will discuss how the disparity and complete absence of standards from state to state, has created a significant undefined

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: risk,Radon,vapor intrusion,VOCs,vapor remediation,soil gas,liability,VOC,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 814 views | Posted on: 07/21/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

One Family's Radon Story - Testing and Continuous Monitoring are Key

by Rate It Green Team


What is invisible, dangerous, and can occur in both old and new homes, that we also need special equipment to detect?  In this video, Christopher Matos-Rogers of the Matos-Rogers Group

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Radon

1 replies | 3392 views | Posted on: 10/12/2021 | Last updated: 04/03/2023

Getting to Know Stego Barrier Solutions - Keeping Vapor, Soil Gases and other Ground Contaminants out of our Homes and Commercial Buildings

by Rate It Green Team


 

Tom Marks of Stego Barrier Solutions gives a helpful, efficient and information-filled introduction to Stego Barrier Solutions and the key goals and quality characteristics of vapor barrie


Filed under: Vapor Barriers

Keywords: Moisture Control,Moisture,Vapor Barriers,Radon,soil gasses,Stego Barrier Solutions

0 replies | 4465 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Radon Control starts with a good design

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

The need for vapor control below the house

The #1920sMakeoverATL is a Passive House renovation in Atlanta, GA.  Not only does Atlanta have lots of rain and humidity, causing the ground to be w

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Radon,Radon Testing,Clean Vapor

0 replies | 2927 views | Posted on: 10/31/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Clean Vapor Becomes a Land Science Certified Applicator

by Rate It Green Team

Rate It Green Gold Company Member Clean Vapor has become a certified spray-applied barrier applicator for the Land Science family of products. Adding spray-applied vapor barriers continu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Radon,vapor intrusion,soil gas,soil gasses,Clean Vapor,Control layers

0 replies | 450 views | Posted on: 04/20/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023