Importance Of Radon Testing And Abatement

By Author: Casey Navarro
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Over the last few years, radon has become a huge source of stress and tension in households all across the United States. Most people would rather ignore the probability of a radon problem. It is of utmost importance to conduct radon testing and needed abatement in your home.

Are You at Risk?

Many people shy away from conducting radon testing in their homes because they assume that they couldn't possibly be at risk. The truth is that radon has been found in houses all over the country. This radioactive gas is naturally occurring and is created by the deterioration of uranium in the soil deposits, rock, and water deposits under and around your home.

There are many ways through which radon can penetrate your home. This radioactive substance is water soluble so it can enter your home through the medium of water and well water. Due to the presence of the stacked effect, radon gas moves upward. This means that it can enter your home through foundational cracks as well as sump holes in the basement or crawl space. Whether your home is new or old, radon can be present.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
... statistics show that almost 1 out of every 15 homes in the country have radon levels that are higher than the permissible and are recorded at 4 pCi/L and more. Radon is the second largest cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon testing, and abatement, is indispensable for the safety of your family and friends.

Recommended Testing

It is only through radon testing that you will be able to figure out if you need to call in the experts for radon abatement in your home. The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend radon testing in all homes across America. Radon testing results cannot be generalized. This means that your home may have high radon levels even though your neighbor's house is at the bare minimum. The only way to know for sure is to have your home tested for radon levels.

Radon gas can cause plenty of complications and terminal lung cancer if breathed in over extended periods of time. Do you have dogs or cats or any other type of pet(s)? They breathe air too; they have a circulatory system just like us. This problem is completely avoidable by taking the small preventative measure of radon testing. If testing reveals higher than average levels of radon concentration, you will need to call in the experts to have a radon mitigation system installed in your home. There are many different techniques of radon abatement and a licensed and experienced mitigation professional will be able to offer you a plethora of choices. It will also increase the value of your home. Many homes must be tested for radon before the house is put on the market. This means that if you tackle the issue now you can save yourself a headache when selling the house.

This is a precautionary measure that can save your time, money, and health in the future.

Thrasher Basement Systems specializes in radon mitigation in Iowa.