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An efficient, sustainably built home can be beautiful as well!
Today, every home can and should be energy efficient, responsible
to the environment and healthy for its occupants
We are Maine home builders who can help you to have a beautiful, efficient home while balancing energy performance and your budget
Greg Fitzpatrick, Inc
General Contractor
Maine Home builders in Orland
and Freeport Maine
207-841-0149 greg@gfigc.com
We are Maine home builders committed to building your new home in compliance with EPA guidelines for Radon resistant construction standards
These construction techniques have been proven to reduce Radon levels
Reducing Radon levels will lower the risk of Radon induced lung cancer
These construction methods include:
Install perforated pipe below the basement floor and backfill with coarse gravel
Install a vapor barrier over the gravel to inhibit Radon and soil gasses
from entering the building envelope
Install a vent pipe vertically from below the gravel through the building envelope and roof. This will safely vent Radon and other soil gases outside the house
Seal all openings in the concrete foundation walls and floor with
polyurethane caulk
Install an electrical junction box in the attic for a future Radon vent fan
should it ever be required
Learn more about Radon and your home at EPA.gov
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