Roof Top Radon Fan

The radon fan is the most important part of the radon mitigating system.

Roof top radon fan.

Schedule 40 pvc vent pipe using 3 in. Cut a piece of pipe long enough to end up with at least 12 sticking up above the roof. The fully sealed plastic fans feature backward inclined centrifugal blower motors capable of handling up to 1 of static pressure. The rubber coupling on the top of the fan can be seen just a few inches below the roof deck.

The prf series feature duct lips sized for an easy fit with standard pvc couplings typically used in radon mitigation applications. Most often this part is attached to the exterior walls of your building but this can also be connected in the attic if you prefer an internal system. 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. Using a good quality roof caulk apply a thick bead around the entire hole.

Prf fans are specifically designed for radon mitigation. The upblast rooftop fan ejects the air from the building straight up into the atmosphere while a downblast roof fan ejects the air downward to the roof by using a bell shaped cap on the top of the fan. Radon is an odorless gas that results from decaying uranium. Of clean size 4 6 gravel to very loose soil.

It is an invisible gas that possesses natural radioactive decay and can be very harmful if trapped in buildings. The radonaway rp145c radon fan is built to resist moisture and can be mounted inside or outside on a 3 in. A radon fan is specially made to mitigate the radon levels in your home.