Radon is a radioactive gas that can enter your home through the foundation. Once it enters your home, you breathe it in and it actually begins to change the DNA in your lungs, sometimes leading to lung cancer. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, just behind smoking. The […]
Quietest Radon Mitigation System
A radon mitigation system is the only way to effectively reduce the radon levels in your home. Many homeowners, however, are concerned about the noise created by a radon mitigation system. So how do you get the quietest radon mitigation system possible? Radon mitigation systems consist of a series of pipes run from the foundation […]
What happens after radon mitigation?
Once you have installed a radon mitigation system in your home, you can sit back and never worry about radon again. Wrong. After radon mitigation, it is important for you to routinely check that your system is working correctly and even retest your home occasionally. Guidelines for after Radon Mitigation There are a few things […]
Radon & Smoking: Twice The Risk
Radon is a radioactive gas that comes seeps into your home from the surrounding soil. It is created when uranium decays in rocks and soil. Living in a home that has high radon levels, can put you at risk of contracting lung cancer. In fact radon is attributed to cause 21,000 lung cancer related deaths […]
Should I Retest My Home For Radon?
Say you’ve tested your house for radon and was pleased to find low levels. Now you can breathe easy knowing, you are not exposing your loved ones to radioactive gas. However… breathe easy for a few years but don’t forget to re-test. As your home ages, it may settle more, cracks may appear in the […]
How To Reduce Radon Levels In Your Home
High radon levels are a series danger to the health of you and your families. Prolonged exposure can lead to lung cancer. Radon is actually the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. In Utah, 1 in 3 homes have been found to have high radon levels. So if your house is […]
Using A Certified Radon Company
The only way to know if a house has high radon levels is through specialized testing. So if testing is not done correctly, you can come back with inaccurate results. Either leaving you in a house that has high radon, or installing a mitigation system when one isn’t needed. This is why it is key […]
Putting A Radon System In A New Home
When you are building a new home, you will have so many choices – paint colors, carpets, layout, cabinets, etc. And one of the main things you should consider is the safety of you and your loved ones. So should you consider putting a radon system in a new home? Why should radon be a […]
What To Know About Radon When Buying Or Selling A Home
When you are in the home buying or selling process, there are many tests will need to do. Make sure you don’t forget about Radon! Whether the house is new or old, it is important to test for radon gas. Here is what to know about radon when buying or selling a home. Buying A […]
Radon Testing In Utah
Radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. It accounts for up to 70% of the radiation we are exposed to and is linked to over 21,000 deaths each year. With health risks such as these, isn’t it worth protecting your loved ones? And it all starts with a […]