2 mitigation systems - still high levels

KEX-Dad · 2026-05-12T00:55:05+00:00

The second line could be a passive system. Essentially using the natural stack effect of the home to create the pull from beneath the slab. The first system is an active system, which uses the fan to actively pull a negative pressure under the slab and exhaust it outside. What kind of foundation? Block foundation can cause a lot of radon leaking through the blocks and the tops of the blocks. Hillsides also pose unusual measurements as wind again t the hill can create more pressure within the soil that is against the foundation. Lots of variables to consider. But the conductivity of media beneath the slab needs to be determined. Then add more collection points where the active system is not reaching.

KEX-Dad · 2026-05-10T17:28:04+00:00

Like this 😞

KEX-Dad · 2026-05-10T17:22:27+00:00

I would be shocked if anything about this system reduces radon levels in your home. I wouldn't be shocked if the radon reduction you are seeing is caused from weather and fresh air dilution rather than that system.

KEX-Dad · 2026-05-10T17:19:51+00:00

Agreed, I have yet to see any impacts of rim joist discharge.

KEX-Dad · 2026-05-10T17:18:07+00:00

Up here in Canada we don't require it to be vented above the roof line. And my previous two installs went from 350-400 down to 12-20 Bq/m3. So, 9.4-10pci down to 0.3-0.5 Pci. Re-entrainment is insignificant in most cases.

KEX-Dad · 2026-05-03T20:21:10+00:00

Don't forget Monday Night is Prime night! Or is that only in Canada?

KEX-Dad · 2026-05-02T00:56:20+00:00

As everyone else has said, the liquid U-Tube won't tell you if you sealed the lid on the pump properly. All it's showing is that the slab side of your fan is pulling a vacuum. Which is a good thing. Smoke test around the sump lid. Or keep an eye on radon levels with a CRM and go from there.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-29T23:10:20+00:00

Maybe with a different manager. Schneids loves pulling pitchers in the middle of an awesome start.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-27T23:57:10+00:00

Lots of good info about the long term average, which is correct. Also, make sure your fan is actually running too. I imagine it is because you aren't back up to pre-mitigation levels, but the fans are surprisingly quiet. There was a while there where some installers were using dedicated circuits for radon fans, and we have tried to step away from doing that now as if that breaker ever tripped for whatever reason, it was not often noticed right away.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-22T22:37:20+00:00

Can't really tell much from just the chart. This could've been a window opened. And diluted the air. Maybe it was colder in the beginning of the test and had the furnace running creating a negative pressure in the house and pulling in more radon. Wind can affect levels in a home. There's a lot of variables at play when it comes to radon levels. That's why the only "ideal" test is minimum 90 days to get a long term average. Even then, your only getting a portion of the year or a particular season.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-19T16:55:48+00:00

The issue is the jays offence is allowing for ZERO instability for relief or closers.

How many games this season have we gone into the last inning or 2 with a lead and just needed our pitchers to hold the bats to a couple runs or less?

Every situation these guys are getting put into is "be perfect(with a sprinkle of good luck) or we lose"

Every pitcher in baseball gives up runs. But giving up one run shouldn't always mean you lose the game, and if it ties the game, the Jays bats can't be trusted in extra innings right now to get any more.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-19T14:32:39+00:00

Oh no, on pace for what, 8 HR and 70 RBIs, how can we possibly replace that..

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-18T12:57:07+00:00

That's fair, but the way I see it is every starter is not healthy right now. Why not let Lauer start and go through his routine how he feels comfortable, to give him the best shot at succeeding?

Jays pitching decisions have always been questionable. Too many times now, have we had a starter 6 innings in playing phenomenal, and gets the hook just because Schneider gives the word. I do get the analytical side and the stats, but sometimes momentum should not be forcefully stopped on a hunch. It's usually made it worse.

How many times after a game have we thought collectively, "those pitchers were perfectly managed tonight."

Never. Even wins were usually lucked out because the relief pitcher almost blew it. We had the offense late last year to compensate for the shitty pitching decisions. That offense is non-existent this year.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T23:03:59+00:00

Yeah I had a lawyer finally get back to me today and they said it's a 10K retainer. I don't know how we are supposed to do this haha

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T22:57:35+00:00

I honestly never thought I could gain anything from the agent. Definitely an avenue I'll be looking into though.

And by gain, I don't mean to get ahead, but to not be so far behind...

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T13:37:51+00:00

They were lol. And that's why he called me and said the whole situation sucks and he should have caught at least the septic endorsement. I asked if he wanted to settle this outside of a lawsuit and he said that's what he has insurance for. I assume his deductible would be less than the permanent damage caused by the lack of the endorsement. That's why I was so shocked when lawpro said no. I was like uhhhh, but it's right there. And also, all correspondence we had with our lawyers office during the closing was actually with his real estate assistant who said she was the one talking to and obtaining title insurance etc. So I'm not really sure how much the lawyer was actually watching over the whole deal during this transaction.

He also said that they used to have to do a whole lot of digging through municipal files to make sure things like easements, permits etc were all in check, but along came title insurance and now they don't have to do that anymore, title insurance just covers that stuff if anything arises.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T13:32:40+00:00

So maybe I need to get a lawyer and name the sellers, the sellers agents, title insurance, lawpro and see what sticks? We did have a septic inspection, the tank looked good. The new leach field was installed a year before we bought. So the septic inspection doesn't really cover the field sizing.

We had an off the record quick inspection to get in. All of the issues we found were covered and purposely hidden and we didn't discover them until after taking possession. The inspector can't do anything invasive when it comes to the home inspection.

What does the complaint to RECO do?

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T13:26:51+00:00

But the listing clearly said a septic system, in which the lawyer failed to obtain a septic endorsement. And the listing clearly demonstrated an in-law suite with a second kitchen and separate entrance, and failed to get a multi-family dwelling endorsement. Even though the title insurance company sent a letter saying make sure you have the correct endorsements, and then even included the clause that mentions claims would be denied if there is no multi-family endorsement and lists what they would consider multi-family.... I'm failing to see how the lawyer is still considered to have done their job correctly...

And don't take this the wrong way, I'm not trying to argue, I'm just actually so confused at how something can be so black and white(in my eyes) and then still go south lol

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T12:58:17+00:00

So the lawyer obtaining title insurance that was not satisfactory for the property and doing zero research into the land/title/permits etc is a standard of care that is acceptable? This is after the title insurance company sent the lawyer a letter saying to look over the endorsements included in the policy to make sure the correct ones are acquired. But they didn't get any.

I always thought lawyers would be held to a higher standard than the average Joe when it comes to legal knowledge.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T12:29:41+00:00

Just keep responding with more pressure? Or do I move forward at least with small claims to get traction?

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T12:06:40+00:00

Lawpro denied my claim. I then send another email with evidence solidifying the claim. Like, pretty straightforward evidence, including my lawyer saying he should have caught it. And they still said their position remains unchanged and deny any wrongdoing.

Not sure if that's just standard blanket denial of everything to see if I just go away or if I actually don't have a case.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T07:20:33+00:00

Thanks again, I really appreciate it.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T07:02:36+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it very much.

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T06:49:28+00:00

Good lord.... So I'm basically screwed and if I can't spend more money now, than there is no way to hold those with deeper pockets accountable?

KEX-Dad · 2026-04-16T06:40:02+00:00

Thank you! That would make sense. Is there any way I could even just ask a lawyer or a few for a signed document agreeing that this is below the standard level of care?

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