RADON TESTING
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If you are buying or selling a house;
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What is Radon?
1. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that’s is a byproduct of decaying uranium/thorium. Radon is present in small concentrates in nearly all soils, as well as, very low levels of radon are found in the air we breathe every day.
2. Why is radon a problem?
The problem occurs when radon gas enters your home and gets trapped inside. Proper ventilation is important in more concentrated areas. Long-term exposure to [high levels] of radon can cause lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that lung cancer caused by radon exposure kills about 21,000 Americans every year.
3. How does radon get in your house?
The radon gas moves from the bed rock, soil and ground water and rises into the home. Although it can seep very slowly and directly through pores in concrete, the main entry points are gaps in foundation walls and floors (see picture below) as well as, homes that use well water. Any house, of any age, in any state can have elevated radon levels. It all depends on the way your specific house interacts with the surrounding soil. Your neighbor’s radon level may differ significantly from yours.
Testing a home for high levels of radon during an inspection is an opportune time, especially before a purchase!
2. Why is radon a problem?
The problem occurs when radon gas enters your home and gets trapped inside. Proper ventilation is important in more concentrated areas. Long-term exposure to [high levels] of radon can cause lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that lung cancer caused by radon exposure kills about 21,000 Americans every year.
3. How does radon get in your house?
The radon gas moves from the bed rock, soil and ground water and rises into the home. Although it can seep very slowly and directly through pores in concrete, the main entry points are gaps in foundation walls and floors (see picture below) as well as, homes that use well water. Any house, of any age, in any state can have elevated radon levels. It all depends on the way your specific house interacts with the surrounding soil. Your neighbor’s radon level may differ significantly from yours.
Testing a home for high levels of radon during an inspection is an opportune time, especially before a purchase!
