What is the best Radon Reduction System for my house? Your house type will affect the kind of radon reduction system that will work best. Houses are generally categorized according to their foundation design. For example: basement, slab-on-grade (concrete poured at ground level), or crawlspace (a shallow unfinished space under the first floor). Some houses… Read More
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Radon and You
High Level of Radon…Now What?
Your house tested high for radon, now what? First of all, stay calm if you discover radon in your home. It’s a common problem that can be fixed with the proper response. Radon is a toxic, odorless, colorless gas that causes lung cancer is people who are routinely exposed to it. There is no safe… Read More
Illinois Radon Laws: What You Need To Know
Did you know Illinois has Radon laws? These radon laws have been implemented to protect home owners, renters as well as children. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent Illinois Radon laws. Radon Law #1: Illinois Radon Resistant Construction Act On June 1, 2013, all new construction single family homes or dwellings… Read More
5 Causes of Lung Cancer (in non smokers)
While cigarette smoking is an undisputed cause of lung cancer, not all cases of lung cancer occur in smokers or former smokers. Each year, over 170,000 Americans develop lung cancer, and approximately ten per cent of lung cancers, or 17,000 cases, occur in non-smokers. Although not every non-smoker suffering from lung cancer will have an… Read More
Your Passive Radon System Isn’t Good Enough
My new home came with a passive radon system. Isn’t that good enough? The short answer: no. The long one: even a perfectly constructed passive radon system will not necessarily reduce radon levels below the EPA’s action level of 4 pCi/l. This doesn’t mean your home wasn’t built well. It just means that the strength… Read More
How is Radon Measured?
You had a radon test done. It came back “high” at 5.0 pCi/L. What? What does that mean? That doesn’t exactly seem high. How is radon measured? Radon is measured in “pico-Curies per liter of air” abbreviated as pCi/L. The radon measurement gets its name from Madame Curie. How is radon measured? A single pCi/L… Read More
Solve Your Radon Problem Today
You think you have a radon problem, now what? The first thing you should do if you suspect a radon problem is to test your home. Your reading will tell you what your next steps should be. Low Radon Level Although the EPA states that “no level of radon is safe”, technically radon readings… Read More
Real Estate and Radon
You’ve spent weeks, perhaps even months, preparing your home to go on the market. You’ve done those updates you’ve put off for so long, made the obvious repairs & kept your home absurdly clean. You’ve packed up your family at a moments’ notice, milling about grocery stores, parks, & Target. Finally – an offer is… Read More
January is Radon Action Month
January is Radon Action Month January is Radon Action Month. It’s the perfect time to take action against radon in your home & keep your family safe. We’ve put together a list of ideas you can use to bring awareness to radon this Radon Action Month. Check your home for radon. The first thing you… Read More
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