Goodhew, S; Bird, P and Paterson, I (1997) The financial implications of using natural ventilation to reduce the levels of radon gas within an existing 'period' dwelling. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction, 2(2), pp. 85-104. ISSN 1366-4387
Abstract
Radon levels within a dwelling of traditional construction located in South Devon have been monitored intermittently over a period of several years. This paper discusses the characteristics of radon gas, presents the results of a series of monitoring tests and demonstrates a broad relationship between radon concentration and the amount of naturally induced ventilation within the test house. A solution more appropriate to higher radon levels is costed, the variation in typical radon levels encountered in different rooms and the financial viability of natural ventilation systems when compared with the costed and other possible solutions, is examined.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | radon, radon measurement, radon sump |
| Index terms: | natural ventilation, monitoring, radon, variation, traditional construction, financial viability, ventilation |
| Subjects: | control systems, environmental engineering, environmental hazards, air quality, heritage and conservation, business management, contractual condition |
| Topics: | Engineering Principles, Design Practice, Site Management, Business Strategy, Contract Administration, Sustainability |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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