2006-12-01 06:58:52 · 4 answers · asked by mary h 1 in Environment
Radon Levels in Homes are ABSOLUTELY affected by weather conditions. Here are some examples.
Cold Weather: Cold temperatures force a home to run the furnace. This will cause air to circulate more and causes what is called a "Stack Effect" (Warm air pushed out top of house, cold air sucked in around foundation where Radon Gas collects). The result of this is sucking more air (thus more radon gas) from small cracks and openings in the foundation into the basement and then the house.
Wind: High winds passing over the the house will also cause the "stack effect" like I described above.
Rain: Rain will add pressure to the surrounding soil, thus "pushing" the radon gas from the soil into the openings in the foundation.
Day/Night: Radon Gas Levels are higher at night then during the day. Normally highest around 3-4 a.m.
In general, the worst conditions for Radon gas are Cold, Wet, Windy conditions at night. Storms, and High Winds will even negate short-term tests.
2006-12-04 10:14:37 · answer #1 · answered by Paul O 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Radon is emitted from certain geological formations, especially granite, and it can collect in closed places built on those geological formations; for example houses. I suppose cold weather would make people keep the windows closed and so trap more radon inside, while warm weather would cause people to leave the windows open and so let any radon escape from the house. Hot weather might make people with air conditioning close the windows too.
2006-12-01 09:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it does. Radon is a natural occurring gas in some areas and I don't think weather plays a part in it.
2006-12-01 07:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by delhipops24 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
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