Radon Flux Measurements as Predictor for Indoor Radon Concentrations in New Home Residental Structures
Authored by:L. Moorman, Ph.D.
Abstract:A method measuring vertical upwards total radon soilgas flow from the ground through building sites before construction is investigated as a predictor for the radon
concentration inside a home after construction. The theory for this radon risk evaluation
(RRE) is derived and simple analytical and more realistic numerical examples are given.
Data obtained from short term radon tests inside homes are compared with numerical
model calculations leading to additional insights that are validating empirically the
derived connection between radon flux into the building and the radon concentrations.
Special circumstances allowed the comparison of over two orders of magnitude of radon
concentrations of finished homes with RRE radon concentrations that were obtained
following a well defined protocol. Data are presented supporting the usefulness of this
RRE-method as part of a radon resistant new home construction program. Conclusions
are summarized.
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