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How to Approach Radon Mitigation for Stone Foundations
Why Stone Foundations Present a Unique Radon Challenge If you own an older home with a stone foundation, you already know the charm that comes with those thick, hand-laid walls. But that same character can create real headaches when it comes to indoor air quality. Stone foundations are porous by nature, and the mortar between the stones often cracks and deteriorates over time. These gaps become highways for soil gas, and that includes radon. Unlike poured concrete, which fo