RADON MYTH: I live in an area that doesn’t have any radon problems. FACT: Some areas of the country have been shown to have lower radon levels on average than others, but serious problems have been found in every State and in many areas that used to be considered low risk. RADON MYTH: My home… Read More
Radon Removal Systems
The most effective way to get rid of radon is to install a radon removal system that draws the radon out of the soil before it even has an opportunity to enter the house. These systems are called "Sub Slab Depressurization Systems" or "Active Soil Depressurization Systems". These radon removal systems operate by using a… Read More
Radon Removal Systems Continued
What Type Of Radon Removal System is Best For My House? A radon specialist can help to determine which type of radon removal system is best for you. Your home may need a combination of types and may also need sealing work as part of the system. A radon mitigator will usually perform diagnostics before… Read More
Radon Problems in the Home
Often, homeowners are not aware of the radon problems lurking in their homes. One of the biggest radon problems is that you cannot smell, taste or see it. You will not experience any symptoms from being exposed to it. The only way to know that you have radon problems is to test for radon. Though… Read More
Radon Testing When Selling Your Home
To continue with last week’s post, this will be a helpful guide to radon testing your home when you are getting ready to sell. If you have recently had radon testing done in your home, the buyer may still ask for a new test. This is especially true if the following conditions apply: 1) The… Read More
Radon Questions Answered
Radon Question #1 What is radon? Radon gas is a radioactive gas. It is released from the decay of uranium in rocks & soil. Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up through the ground & permeates the air. Radon Question #2 How am I exposed to radon? Radon gas is present in… Read More
7 Ways Radon Enters Your Home
Even though it is naturally occurring, many people do not realize how radon enters their homes. It comes from the ground & moves up into the air. This radon infused air enters into you home, where it becomes trapped & can pose a danger to your family. Here are 7 ways that radon enters into… Read More
3 Reasons to Hire a Radon Mitigation Professional
With all of the YouTube & Google tutorials, it's pretty easy to jump on the do-it-yourself bandwagon. There is nothing worse though, than getting neck deep into a project and realizing you are drowning. There are some things that are better left to the professionals, including installing a radon mitigation system. Hiring a Radon Mitigation… Read More
Celebrate a Radon-Free Home
There is often a lot of negativity associated with radon, and rightfully so. But today, we'd like to put a positive spin on what it's like to have a radon-free home. In the words of John C. Reilly's character Brennan from "Stepbrothers", a radon-free home has so much more room for activities. We've compiled some… 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