Curvie Girlie
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Hmmm, "But I won't move into it without something being done, since, if I get this house I plan on being there a very long time and raising children there"--so what is the solution to this problem aside from not moving in?
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A radon ventilation system. From what I read, most any radon problem is fixable. Rather cheaply too, more often than not. Problem is, this house is atypical.
Usually the fix involves running a pipe under the basement floor that has a fan attached that acts as a ventilation system.
The radon comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil. It just so happens that there is a 'belt' of uranium that runs right through my area. They identified it as the Reading Belt. It stems from Reading PA eastward through a few states and ends in New York.
I live right near Reading.
Back to this house... it's atypical in that it is so old and there is no basement. The floor closest to the ground it the first living section of the home. In addition, b/c it's so old, we're not exactly sure what's below the floor. Is there a crawl space? Is there stone?
If it's built right on top of the soil, it's obviously a serious problem b/c how do you ventilate it then?
That's what we need to find out.
Usually the fix involves running a pipe under the basement floor that has a fan attached that acts as a ventilation system.
The radon comes from the breakdown of uranium in the soil. It just so happens that there is a 'belt' of uranium that runs right through my area. They identified it as the Reading Belt. It stems from Reading PA eastward through a few states and ends in New York.
I live right near Reading.
Back to this house... it's atypical in that it is so old and there is no basement. The floor closest to the ground it the first living section of the home. In addition, b/c it's so old, we're not exactly sure what's below the floor. Is there a crawl space? Is there stone?
If it's built right on top of the soil, it's obviously a serious problem b/c how do you ventilate it then?
That's what we need to find out.
Howdy Steve.
Not to get political your thread, but, I found john's speech highly disappointing.
Anyway, I started reading a new book last night. A really good one thus far. It's called; "What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers by Richard Nelson Bolle".
I'm enjoying the way the book is written. It reads much like a conversation between you and the author. Or, like y'all are sitting down at your table talking.
Its very informative. So far, in the book, hes breaking down the, statistically speaking, best ways to find a job. - these statistics coming from actual studies -
Not to get political your thread, but, I found john's speech highly disappointing.
Anyway, I started reading a new book last night. A really good one thus far. It's called; "What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers by Richard Nelson Bolle".
I'm enjoying the way the book is written. It reads much like a conversation between you and the author. Or, like y'all are sitting down at your table talking.
Its very informative. So far, in the book, hes breaking down the, statistically speaking, best ways to find a job. - these statistics coming from actual studies -
Curvie Girlie
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That's interesting, I should look around and see if there is a website that shows typical radon levels in towns and cities and such....I'm curious about where I live.
My house is sort of atypical for the California coast because there IS a basement. We have a propane leak when the valve is turned for our dryer, so we keep it shut until we need to dry clothes. I dislike that issue, Barre and I need to fix it. Barre discovered it when he was leveling our new washer, and he was on the ground and got woozy from the concentrated propane (as you know it's denser than air) and almost blacked out and had to crawl out of the basement like a dirty rat, lol. I freaked out because I was like "You could have died down there!!!" since he was alone at the time. We both felt stupid because we knew it smelled funny, and we thought it might actually BE a dirty, dead rat but HELLO it was propane. Duh
Very little ventilation down there.I hope the radon ventilation is possible for you!
that is the best series of books written for job hunters and even better for job changers or career changers... -even older versions of the book are quite good - he updates it every year with new information... and doesn't always include stuff from the older books in the new version
I thought the 2009 version was out though..
Well he's never been much of a speaker in those settings. And relative to Obama who is a phenomenal orator, things don't look as 'pretty.'
I've actually heard great things about this book too. It's on my Amazon wishlist, accompanied by a shit ton of other books, lol.
I have a training book that I'm highly interested in at the moment which is probably my next purchase.
That's interesting, I should look around and see if there is a website that shows typical radon levels in towns and cities and such....I'm curious about where I live.
My house is sort of atypical for the California coast because there IS a basement. We have a propane leak when the valve is turned for our dryer, so we keep it shut until we need to dry clothes. I dislike that issue, Barre and I need to fix it. Barre discovered it when he was leveling our new washer, and he was on the ground and got woozy from the concentrated propane (as you know it's denser than air) and almost blacked out and had to crawl out of the basement like a dirty rat, lol. I freaked out because I was like "You could have died down there!!!" since he was alone at the time. We both felt stupid because we knew it smelled funny, and we thought it might actually BE a dirty, dead rat but HELLO it was propane. Duh
I hope the radon ventilation is possible for you!
I saw some maps of highly concentrated areas, they're pretty easy to find. Actually the wiki page on radon might have one on there. It's unreal to me how severe of a problem it seems to be in North America and how little is done about it.
I mean, it's the second leading cause of lung cancer (first for non-smokers) yet it's pretty much something that flies under the radar as far as I know.
I've seen a few articles in TIME and stuff... but you'd think it'd garner more attention.
the title of the book is somewhat misleading... parachute in the book sort of refers to the out clause that a lot of top level execs get when they are removed from their place of business
This book - is a must read for anyone looking for a job... any any level... there are resumes that have come across my desk that I really want to forward a copy of the book back to the applicant - as well as people I've interviews over the years...
Curvie Girlie
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Yeah, I can't help but read all sorts of health-scary bullshit and radon is seldom if ever mentioned. If anything, lung cancer usually seems to be put ON THE PERSON when s/he gets it, as fucked up as that is. I DO remember reading an article about a woman who was bitching about that when her dad died of lung cancer and everyone around her was like, "Oh that's so sad.......did he smoke?" and when she said yeah he did they gave this knowing sort of like "he got what he deserved" look she didn't like. Anyway, #2 cause notwithstanding, now I'm definitely interested!
Holy hell did I just pig out, lol.
Tomorrow is Gordy's bday. His fiance figured she'd surprise him by taking him out to dinner where I would have a bunch of our friends waiting. We went to Maggianos in King of Prussia. Such a great Italian place. I had linguini and clams with fried mozzarella as an appetizer.
Plus a bunch of beer.
It was a very enjoyable evening.
Now I'm stuffed and sleepy.
Tomorrow is Gordy's bday. His fiance figured she'd surprise him by taking him out to dinner where I would have a bunch of our friends waiting. We went to Maggianos in King of Prussia. Such a great Italian place. I had linguini and clams with fried mozzarella as an appetizer.
Plus a bunch of beer.
It was a very enjoyable evening.
Now I'm stuffed and sleepy.
Happy Birthday to young Gordy - hope he's having a great day...
How could he not with pals like you
How could he not with pals like you
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Ahh now that makes more sense. can you mine it and sell it ? use the money to buy a beverly hills mansion?
douknowjello
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Wow about your house Steve, I'd be nervous. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the best outcome and that it's not on dirt. Have you found out what they'd have to do if it is? I'd be afraid of having to have the house lifted up and the whole underneath redone. Sorry, I've probably been watching too much "Hauling House" lately on HGTV, lol.
LovelyLadyHumps
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Holy hell did I just pig out, lol.
Tomorrow is Gordy's bday. His fiance figured she'd surprise him by taking him out to dinner where I would have a bunch of our friends waiting. We went to Maggianos in King of Prussia. Such a great Italian place. I had linguini and clams with fried mozzarella as an appetizer.
Plus a bunch of beer.
It was a very enjoyable evening.
Now I'm stuffed and sleepy.
Maggiano's is fantastic. There is one in my city but I rarely go because the wait is always over an hour...I can't seem to get myself to wait that long. LOL I see you are enjoying this bulking period. OOUUU!!
Haha, this is a house that I don't think you'd be able to lift.
You know it!
We went for a late dinner, we weren't seated until 9 so the wait wasn't bad at all.
well jello might not be able to lift it - but you're pretty strong... wiht a little effort, i'm sure you could bench press the house - at least once..