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<h1>Radonvorsorgesystem_EN_0224web.pdf</h1> <p>SCHOMBURG <br />Problems Solved.</p> <p>EFFECTIVE RADON <br />PROTECTION <br />Systematic prevention.</p> <p>schomburg.com</p> <p>Efficient and safe radon prevention in new <br />buildings and renovations <br />Radon is invisible, odourless and a danger to our health. But what is radon, why is it so <br />dangerous, where does it occur and, above all, how can you reliably protect yourself <br />against it? We provide suitable and helpful answers to these and other questions in this <br />brochure. For long-term and safe protection against radon. <br />More information from SCHOMBURG on the subject of radon precautions can be found <br />at radon-info.org.</p> <p>2</p> <p>schomburg.de</p> <p>Effective radon protection <br />Precaution in the system</p> <p>Contents</p> <p>4 <br />What is radon? <br />The invisible danger <br />5</p> <p>Effects of radon on health</p> <p> Risks and statistics <br />6</p> <p>Radon distribution in Germany</p> <p> Precautionary zones and exposure levels <br />7</p> <p>Radon in indoor spaces</p> <p> Legal basis <br />8</p> <p>Radon prevention systems</p> <p> For new builds and renovations <br />9</p> <p>Tested radon-proof products from SCHOMBURG</p> <p>10</p> <p>New build radon prevention system</p> <p>11 </p> <p>Renovation radon prevention system</p> <p>schomburg.de</p> <p>3</p> <p>What is radon? <br />The invisible danger <br />Radon is a dangerous radioactive gas - in Germany it is one of the <br />main causes of lung cancer. The natural noble gas occurs in the <br />earth's soil and penetrates to the surface through cracks and crevices. <br />It is formed when uranium and thorium decay into polonium, bismuth <br />and lead in the soil. In the lungs, these by-products cause pathological <br />changes: Cancer. <br />Radon is hardly a problem in the fresh air. It becomes dangerous in <br />enclosed spaces such as cellars or basement flats. There, the load <br />increases rapidly and becomes a potential danger. Radon occurs <br />throughout Germany, but there are particularly contaminated areas. <br />There, builders and employers must take special measures. But it is also <br />imperative to make provisions for yourself and your family in your own <br />home.</p> <p>4</p> <p>schomburg.de</p> <p>Effects of radon on health <br />Risks and statistics</p> <p>Why is radon so dangerous? Exposure often goes unnoticed - the noble gas is absolutely <br />odourless and tasteless. Radon is inhaled with the indoor air and decays in the lungs. <br />There, the decay products “irradiate” the lung cells with dangerous radioactive radiation <br />and, in the worst case, cause lung cancer. <br />Official statistics assume about 1,900 radon deaths per year in Germany. Greater, <br />of course, is the number of those who struggle with persistent severe health problems. <br />In fact, radon in homes is the most common cause of lung cancer after smoking; across <br />Europe, one in 50 people is diagnosed with lung cancer. Cancer deaths caused by the <br />noble gas.</p> <p>For more information on health risks, the current <br />state of radon research and possible radon cures, <br />please visit the website of the BfS - Federal Office for <br />Radiation Protection.</p> <p>schomburg.de</p> <p>5</p> <p>Radon distribution in Germany <br />Precautionary zones and exposure levels <br />Radon occurs throughout Germany, but there are particularly affected areas. Since the <br />beginning of 2021, these regions have been designated as so-called “precautionary <br />areas” by the Federal Office for Radiation Protection. Parts of Bavaria, BadenWürttemberg, Thuringia and Saxony are particularly affected. Taking precautionary <br />measures in the remaining provinces increases protection and improves safety. <br />This map roughly shows the “underground radon concentration” at a depth of one metre <br />in Germany. A concrete radon occurrence can only be determined by explicit <br />measurement.</p> <p>Bq/m3 = Becquerel per cubic metre <br />Source: Federal Office for Radiation <br />Protection (BfS)</p> <p>Do you live in a risk area? <br />Here you can find the radon <br />precautionary areas in Germany.</p> <p>6</p> <p>schomburg.de</p> <p>Radon in indoor spaces <br />Legal basis <br />Why is radon so dangerous, especially indoors? The light noble gas rises continuously. <br />It penetrates through the smallest cracks in the masonry work, inadequately sealed joints or pipe passages, <br />especially into basement rooms, basement flats or buildings built on slopes. Of course, clay or natural stone floors <br />offer little resistance. But even fundamentally watertight floor slabs can develop cracks over time and then become <br />a risk. Over time, the gas concentration increases, especially if the room is not ventilated. Since the dose makes the <br />poison, the legislator has prescribed the limit of 300 Becquerel as an annual average. But this is not advisable. <br />The World Health Organisation WHO considers a maximum exposure of 100 becquerels to be acceptable. <br />Dosimeters can be used to measure radon exposure. These devices are already available in a “passive” version <br />from about 30 to 50 euros. Somewhat more accurate are active measuring devices that store the data digitally <br />and can be analysed with a computer. However, these dosimeters are also more expensive to purchase. Since the <br />annual mean value is always of decisive importance, the more accurate and less error-prone active dosimeters are <br />highly recommended.</p> <p>In principle, the German Radiation Protection Ordinance , which goes back to an EU directive, <br />regulates the handling of radon. The Radiation Protection Ordinance contains specific information on <br />what must be observed.</p> <p>Private buildings</p> <p>Commercially used buildings</p> <p>For new buildings in precautionary areas, building <br />owners must ensure that no radon can penetrate. <br />Architects and planners have a duty to support them <br />in this and to provide the appropriate solutions. If it is <br />a renovation of an old building, there are no legal <br />requirements. Indeed: No one wants to risk their <br />own health and that of their fellow residents lightly.</p> <p>In the precautionary areas, employers must regularly <br />monitor radon concentrations - whether in old or <br />new buildings. The annual average exposure must <br />not exceed 300 Becquerel. In any case, it makes <br />sense to protect the health of its workers as much as <br />possible with constructional measures.</p> <p>Further information on the Radiation Protection Act <br />(StrlSchG) and the Radiation Protection Ordinance <br />(StrlSchV) can be found on the website of the BfS Federal Office for Radiation Protection.</p> <p>schomburg.de</p> <p>7</p> <p>Radon prevention systems <br />For new builds and renovations</p> <p>Radon can be reliably and continuously excluded from buildings. The simplest option: regular airing. <br />But that also has its pitfalls. For the sake of your health, it is important to be very disciplined about airing <br />recurrently - but this has a very adverse effect on the energy balance of your home. There are also <br />elaborate technical solutions such as active extraction systems or “radon wells” that can reduce <br />concentrations as well. The easiest way is still to take suitable precautionary measures to ensure that <br />radon does not enter a building in the first place. Efficient system solutions such as those from <br />SCHOMBURG offer safety in both new buildings and renovations. And over the long term at that. <br />On the following pages, we present our radon-proof products as well as safe system solutions for new <br />construction and renovation. Further detailed drawings are available in the solutions section of our <br />website radon-info.org.</p> <p>The Heinze download manager also <br />provides you with an extensive selection <br />of suitable tender texts</p> <p>8</p> <p>schomburg.de</p> <p>Tested radon-proof products from SCHOMBURG</p> <p>AQUAFIN-RB400 <br />Rapid cementitious waterproofing <br />Below-ground waterproofing, plinth waterproofing and transverse waterproofing in and <br />under walls in accordance with DIN 18533 <br />• For water exposure classes DIN 18533 W1-E, W1.2-E and W4-E <br />• Subsequent waterproofing in accordance with WTA Leaflet 4-6 against soil moisture, <br />non pressure water and pressure water</p> <p>COMBIDIC-2K-PREMIUM <br />Reactive 2-K bituminous thick layer coating (PMBC) <br />• Waterproofing building components in direct ground, e.g. basement walls <br />and floor slabs <br />• For water exposure classes DIN 18533 W1.1-E, W1.2-E, W2.1-E, W3-E, W4-E <br />• Seam-free and jointless, crack-bridging building waterproofing</p> <p>AQUAFIN-WM12 <br />Green concrete bonded waterproofing sheet, PVC <br />• Waterproofing of horizontal and/or vertical building components in direct ground, <br />in above-ground and below-ground construction and in civil engineering <br />• Waterproofing sheet in accordance with DIN SPEC 20000-202, waterproofing <br />of buildings after DIN 18533, CE-certified in accordance with DIN EN 13967 <br />• High bonding, safe from water running behind, can be sealed and bonded</p> <p>KSK sealing sheet <br />Cold self-adhesive bitumen sheet <br />• Waterproofing of wall surfaces in direct ground and floor slabs in accordance with <br />DIN 18533-2 <br />• For water exposure classes DIN 18533 W1.1-E, W1.2-E and W4-E <br />• As waterproofing under screeds in accordance with DIN18534-2, <br />water action classes W0I to W2-I</p> <p>ASODUR-SG2 <br />Epoxy resin special primer/oil and vapour barrier <br />• Special pre-primer for oiled and other contaminated but previously cleaned <br />concrete substrates <br />• Low-solvent, moisture-compatible, two component epoxy resin <br />• Very good adhesion on damp concrete substrates</p> <p>schomburg.de</p> <p>9</p> <p>Radon prevention system <br />New builds</p> <p>4</p> <p>3 <br />1</p> <p>2</p> <p>5 <br />6</p> <p>1</p> <p>Substrate (concrete / masonry work)</p> <p>2</p> <p>Cementitious fillet e.g. ASOCRET - M30</p> <p>3</p> <p>Pipe penetration - ADF-pipe-gasket</p> <p>4</p> <p>Area waterproofing- AQUAFIN-RB400 / <br />COMBIDIC-2K-Premium</p> <p>5</p> <p>Floor slab transition - KSK-sealing tape transition</p> <p>6</p> <p>Waterproofing under the floor slab AQUAFIN-WM12</p> <p>10 schomburg.de</p> <p>Radon prevention system <br />Refurbishment</p> <p>1</p> <p>2</p> <p>3</p> <p>4</p> <p>5</p> <p>6</p> <p>7</p> <p>1</p> <p>Subsequent horizontal barriers - AQUAFIN-i380</p> <p>2</p> <p>Substrate preparation - ESCO-FLUAT</p> <p>3</p> <p>Surface levelling - ASOCRET-M30</p> <p>4</p> <p>Sealing of wall surfaces - AQUAFIN-RB400</p> <p>5</p> <p>Splatterdash coat - THERMOPAL-SP</p> <p>6</p> <p>Restoration plaster - THERMOPAL-ULTRA-white</p> <p>7</p> <p>Coating of floor slab - ASODUR-SG2 or <br />AQUAFIN-RB400</p> <p>Further radon protection systems <br />and detailed drawings can be found <br />at radon-info.org.</p> <p>schomburg.de 11</p> <p>The SCHOMBURG Group develops, produces <br />and distributes building product systems for the <br />areas of: <br />• Waterproofing and repair of buildings <br />• Tiles/natural stone/screed application <br />• Ground protection/floor coating systems <br />For over 80 years SCHOMBURG’s <br />development competence has been recognised <br />in both the domestic and the worldwide <br />marketplace. Building product systems that are <br />produced in-house are highly prized around the <br />world.</p> <p>SCHOMBURG GmbH <br />Aquafinstraße 2–8 <br />D-32760 Detmold (Germany) <br />Telephone +49-5231-953-00 <br />Fax <br />+49-5231-953-333 <br />www.schomburg.de</p> <p>02/24 NT/AC/JD/LaA</p> <p>To meet the demanding requirements of an <br />ever-changing market, we continuously invest in <br />the research and development of new and <br />already existing products. This guarantees an <br />ever increasing product quality to the satisfaction <br />of our customers.</p> <p>Changes reserved. The valid issue of the corresponding technical bulletin legally applies.</p> <p>Experts value the quality and the efficiency <br />of building product systems, the services and <br />therefore the core competence of the group <br />of companies.</p>
