radon removal

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

What is Radon Gas? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil, rocks and water. Radon has no order or color and occurs naturally all across the U.S at varying concentrations. Radon gas is one stage of a radioactive decay chain that starts with uranium that then… Read More

Home radon testing is a great way to protect yourself & your family from the negative health effects of radon. Radon claims the lives of over 21,000 Americans each year. Doing home radon testing is the only effective way to determine whether you and your family are exposed to high levels of radon. The U.S.… Read More

Unsurprisingly, we often field questions about radon. Beyond the typical “what is radon” (psst – the answer is that it is a radioactive colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can cause cancer), we’ve put together a list of the 5 most common Illinois radon questions we hear. 1)   Is Radon really a problem in Illinois? Yes!… Read More

At Trinity, we require our Radon Mitigation Professionals to take continuing education courses. This helps to keep them sharp, up-to-date on best practices & able to provide the best service to our customers.  Each year, our Radon Mitigation Professionals have to complete a minimum of 6 credit hours toward their radon continuing education. These continuing… Read More

Being a homeowner often goes hand-in-hand with being a do-it-yourselfer. We definitely don’t knock DIY projects down, but some things should be left to the licensed professionals. On a list of those “things” is radon mitigation. DIY Radon Mitigation might seem like a good idea, but it’s one thing you don’t want to cut corners… Read More

People often wonder if they should test for radon. It is one of the most common questions we hear. The simple answer is – YES! Since testing is the only way to know your home’s radon levels, no other answer makes sense. Radon exposure does not have immediate symptoms or implications that will alert you… Read More

This is our final edition of EPA radon myths for 2015! EPA RADON MYTH: Do-It-Yourself radon test kits are not accurate. FACT: If you follow the instructions, D.I.Y. test kits are just as accurate as the extremely expensive professional radon monitors. If you are testing your own home and not in the process of a… Read More

This is our third, and second to last installment of radon myths 2015. RADON MYTH: If radon is such a big deal, why aren't our government health officials doing something about it? RADON FACT: They’ve already spent millions and millions of dollars trying. They’re not sure what to do next with the budget they have.… Read More

It's time for our 2015 installment of Radon Myths. In this multi-part series, we will evaluate some of the radon myths that are still hanging out. We'd like to put these radon myths to bed, once & for all. MYTH: I'm safe because I don't spend much time in my basement. FACT: If your furnace… Read More