Roof Top Radon Fan

As you can see from my selection of top 5 radon fans they come in different power and cfm ratings.

Roof top radon fan.

The upblast roof mount fan uses a butterfly type damper and rain gutter design so that when the fan is off no rain can enter the building. A radon fan is specially made to mitigate the radon levels in your home. The fully sealed plastic fans feature backward inclined centrifugal blower motors capable of handling up to 1 of static pressure. The prf series feature duct lips sized for an easy fit with standard pvc couplings typically used in radon mitigation applications.

Insert the pipe into the flashing so it s flush with the bottom. Prf fans are specifically designed for radon mitigation. Of clean size 4 6 gravel to very loose soil. Using a good quality roof caulk apply a thick bead around the entire hole.

Radon is an odorless gas that results from decaying uranium. The radon fan is the most important part of the radon mitigating system. Schedule 40 pvc vent pipe using 3 in. This radon fan is designed for moderate to good air flow working most effectively with sub slab or sub material conditions ranging from about 4 in.

It is an invisible gas that possesses natural radioactive decay and can be very harmful if trapped in buildings. The rubber coupling on the top of the fan can be seen just a few inches below the roof deck. Cut a piece of pipe long enough to end up with at least 12 sticking up above the roof.