When people are asked about home dangers, things like asbestos & lead based paint often come to mind. Very rarely is radon exposure considered a household danger by homeowners. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It comes from the environment-the breakdown of uranium in rock & soil. Long-term, high level exposure to radon can… Read More
Radon Exposure: The Real Monster Under the Bed
As we've stated several times, radon is an odorless, tasteless gas. It cannot be seen or touched. Even though it occurs naturally from the breakdown of uranium in rock & soil, it is a carcinogen. Long term radon exposure can lead to lung cancer. There are over 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the US that… Read More
Sound the Radon Alarm
While Radon does not pose an immediate death threat the way a fire or carbon monoxide does, long term exposure to Radon can lead to lung cancer. Radon alarms are slowly growing in popularity. In Canada, there is a company working on changing Canadian building code to include mandates for radon alarms to be installed in all… Read More
Radon Exposure: The Silent Killer
We’ve mentioned many times that Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas. It is naturally occurring, coming from the breakdown of uranium in soil & rocks. Prolonged radon exposure can lead to lung cancer. According to the EPA, radon exposure is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. 21,000 lung cancer deaths each… Read More
