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#43 - James McGrath: Understanding Radon Risks - Indoor Air Quality, Building Retrofits, and Ventilation Strategies

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Simon Jones에서 제공하는 콘텐츠입니다. 에피소드, 그래픽, 팟캐스트 설명을 포함한 모든 팟캐스트 콘텐츠는 Simon Jones 또는 해당 팟캐스트 플랫폼 파트너가 직접 업로드하고 제공합니다. 누군가가 귀하의 허락 없이 귀하의 저작물을 사용하고 있다고 생각되는 경우 여기에 설명된 절차를 따르실 수 있습니다 https://ko.player.fm/legal.

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Why does Ireland grapple with higher radon levels than other countries, and what does that mean for our homes?
We unravel these questions with James McGrath, an expert in indoor air quality and building ventilation from the University of Maynooth. Learn why granite-rich regions are particularly susceptible to radon infiltration and how historical and modern building practices influence indoor radon accumulation.
Discover practical strategies for tackling radon, from installing radon barriers to ventilation systems, and understand the challenges of retrofitting older structures.
James shares his expertise on effective remediation techniques such as sub-slab depressurization and discusses the critical balance needed in ventilation to manage radon risks. With insights into the importance of regular testing, this episode emphasizes the unpredictable nature of radon infiltration and the need for ongoing assessment.
We also explore the impact of energy retrofits on radon levels, highlighting the challenges of increasing a building's airtightness without compromising indoor air quality. James sheds light on current research and projects aimed at understanding radon fluxes and risk factors, stressing the importance of testing before and after retrofits.
Together, we address the psychological barriers to radon mitigation and the crucial need for awareness about this hidden yet significant health risk.
James is an assistant professor at the University of Maynooth. He coordinates the Certificate in Science Programme and lectures on the undergraduate physics modules within the Department of Experimental Physics.
He conducts fundamental and applied research in the remit of the indoor built environment, focusing on indoor aerosol dynamics, air quality and building ventilation.
I've known James for close to 10 years and have always followed his work with interest, not least his fascinating research over the last few years on Radon and, in particular, the impact of retrofit on Radon risk.
James McGrath - Linkedin
James McGrath - University of Maynooth
Paper on Radon

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Check out the Air Quality Matters website for more information, updates and more. And the YouTube Channel
This Podcast is brought to you in partnership with.
Aereco
Aico
Ultra Protect
InBiot
All great companies that share the podcast's passion for better air quality in the built environment. Supporting them helps support the show.

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챕터

1. Radon in the Built Environment (00:00:00)

2. Controlling Radon Gas in Built Environment (00:14:15)

3. Radon Remediation Methods and Considerations (00:26:46)

4. Radon in Buildings (00:35:14)

5. Impact of Building Retrofit on Radon (00:42:24)

6. Radon Risk in Buildings Retrofit (00:49:34)

7. Radon Risk Awareness and Mitigation (00:58:59)

8. Research Projects and Future Directions (01:10:57)

9. Radon Conference Funding and Progress (01:27:22)

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Why does Ireland grapple with higher radon levels than other countries, and what does that mean for our homes?
We unravel these questions with James McGrath, an expert in indoor air quality and building ventilation from the University of Maynooth. Learn why granite-rich regions are particularly susceptible to radon infiltration and how historical and modern building practices influence indoor radon accumulation.
Discover practical strategies for tackling radon, from installing radon barriers to ventilation systems, and understand the challenges of retrofitting older structures.
James shares his expertise on effective remediation techniques such as sub-slab depressurization and discusses the critical balance needed in ventilation to manage radon risks. With insights into the importance of regular testing, this episode emphasizes the unpredictable nature of radon infiltration and the need for ongoing assessment.
We also explore the impact of energy retrofits on radon levels, highlighting the challenges of increasing a building's airtightness without compromising indoor air quality. James sheds light on current research and projects aimed at understanding radon fluxes and risk factors, stressing the importance of testing before and after retrofits.
Together, we address the psychological barriers to radon mitigation and the crucial need for awareness about this hidden yet significant health risk.
James is an assistant professor at the University of Maynooth. He coordinates the Certificate in Science Programme and lectures on the undergraduate physics modules within the Department of Experimental Physics.
He conducts fundamental and applied research in the remit of the indoor built environment, focusing on indoor aerosol dynamics, air quality and building ventilation.
I've known James for close to 10 years and have always followed his work with interest, not least his fascinating research over the last few years on Radon and, in particular, the impact of retrofit on Radon risk.
James McGrath - Linkedin
James McGrath - University of Maynooth
Paper on Radon

Support the show

Check out the Air Quality Matters website for more information, updates and more. And the YouTube Channel
This Podcast is brought to you in partnership with.
Aereco
Aico
Ultra Protect
InBiot
All great companies that share the podcast's passion for better air quality in the built environment. Supporting them helps support the show.

  continue reading

챕터

1. Radon in the Built Environment (00:00:00)

2. Controlling Radon Gas in Built Environment (00:14:15)

3. Radon Remediation Methods and Considerations (00:26:46)

4. Radon in Buildings (00:35:14)

5. Impact of Building Retrofit on Radon (00:42:24)

6. Radon Risk in Buildings Retrofit (00:49:34)

7. Radon Risk Awareness and Mitigation (00:58:59)

8. Research Projects and Future Directions (01:10:57)

9. Radon Conference Funding and Progress (01:27:22)

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