by Sean Woitas | Jun 3, 2019 | Blog
Radon gas is a radioactive gas which occurs naturally. It is inert, odorless, and colorless and therefore it cannot be traced by your senses. This gas can cause lung cancer; in fact, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The EPA...
by Sean Woitas | May 22, 2019 | Blog
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that as many as 1 in 15 U.S. households could have hazardous levels of radon gas. And much of that radioactive natural gas is finding its way into homes via basement sump pumps. What Are Sump Pumps? Sump pumps are used in...
by Sean Woitas | May 9, 2019 | Blog
Do you know that radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today? In addition, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General’s Office have estimated that as many as 20,000 lung cancer deaths are caused each year...
by Sean Woitas | Apr 22, 2019 | Blog
Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment states that every state finds high levels of Radon in their borders somewhere. Roughly half of all houses in Colorado are at risk of higher than recommended levels as suggested by the Environmental Protection...
by Sean Woitas | Apr 17, 2019 | Blog
What is Radon Gas? Radon is a highly dangerous radioactive gas that forms from the decay of uranium found in igneous rock and soil. It is a naturally occurring element discovered in 1899 that is invisible, tasteless, and odorless. Radon is considered a noble gas that...
by Sean Woitas | Mar 26, 2019 | Blog
Homeowners take whatever steps are needed to keep their homes safe and secure. Not all know about the dangers posed by radon gas. If you have radon gas in your home, the situation is serious but there are things you can do to make the home safe to live in. The first...
by Sean Woitas | Mar 7, 2019 | Blog
When you and your trusted radon abatement contractor are considering mitigation systems for your home, there are several factors you need to consider. One of the most important factors you will base your decision on is your home’s foundation type. Know how your...
by Sean Woitas | Feb 15, 2019 | Blog
Protecting your home should be one of your top priorities as a homeowner. Even if you take every precaution necessary, however, there are still hazards that can slip through the cracks (literally). If you’re devoted to keeping your home safe from harm, rely on...
by Sean Woitas | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog
As calendars change from January to February and National Radon Action Month comes to an end, you may want to put your radon concerns on the backburner. However, you should take steps to mitigate the levels of radon in your home at any time of the year. Testing your...
by Sean Woitas | Jan 17, 2019 | Blog
The crawl space in your home is wonderful for storing old Christmas decorations and your out-of-season clothing. While you don’t spend much time in that tiny hole beneath your floorboards, it might be hiding something more ominous than meets the eye. Here are...
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