by Sean Woitas | Oct 2, 2020 | Blog
Radon testing is the surest way to establish the levels of radon gas in your home. Testing is also necessary after renovations to determine if mitigation efforts have been successful. This article explores some of the facts to keep in mind before and after a test. 1....
by Sean Woitas | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog
The radioactive gas radon comes from the breakdown of uranium and thorium beneath your home. Every day it rises through the ground into thousands of homes in the United States. Statistics show that one in 15 households has radon levels above the EPA’s action limit....
by Sean Woitas | Aug 26, 2020 | Blog
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that results from the natural dissociation of Uranium in the soil. The gas is highly carcinogenic, only second to cigarette smoking on the list of highest causative agents of lung cancer. Your home may function as a...
by Sean Woitas | Aug 24, 2020 | Blog
Believe it or not, there is probably a radioactive chemical element in your house that is decaying slowly, and this is perfectly natural. The element is known as radon, and it is formed by the radioactive decay of radium-226, which is mostly found in uranium ores,...
by Sean Woitas | Jul 28, 2020 | Blog
Using a sump pump is an effective way to mitigate radon and keep your home safe. The pressure under the foundation is greater than the pressure inside the house. Therefore, eliminating radioactive gas will require a process that cancels out the pressure difference....
by Sean Woitas | Jul 22, 2020 | Blog
If your home has a radon level of 4 pCi/l, you may be exposing your family to 35 times the Nuclear Regulatory Commission would allow. In fact, it’s akin to standing next to a radioactive waste site. Radon is a serious issue throughout the United States and must...
by Sean Woitas | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog
The EPA recommends radon levels be below 4 pCi/L. High levels of radon gas can be a danger to your home and family. The risk of lung cancer rises with every 100 Bq/m for long-term radon concentrations. Apart from that, it can also cause other respiratory problems,...
by Sean Woitas | Jun 29, 2020 | Blog
The objective of the radon mitigation process is to expel the harmful gas and prevent it from getting into your home. According to the American cancer association, radon is carcinogenic to humans. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer, which is further...
by Sean Woitas | May 26, 2020 | Blog
With everything happening in the world around us being shut down and turned upside-down due to Covid-19 infecting our globe, it’s easy to forget about an odorless, colorless gas that seeps from the soil beneath us into our homes and becomes dangerous for us....
by Sean Woitas | May 22, 2020 | Blog
As the weather outside gets warmer and warmer, it’s likely you’ve noticed the pain in your neck has loosened, your shoulders are relaxed, or your step is that much lighter. While it’s good to let your worries fade a bit and relax outside with your...
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