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October 11, 2023 radon Radon Reading Radon Testing

Do You Use a Radon Detector? Here’s How They Work.

Radon, a radioactive gas originating in the soil, rock and water beneath a house’s foundation, is extremely hazardous to our health. Odorless, colorless and tasteless, it is impossible for humans to detect radon without the use of specialized equipment. Radon Detectors are used to monitor the amount...

November 4, 2022 Radon Reading

How Much Radon Exposure Is Safe?

Radon is relatively rare. This radioactive element has a half-life of only four days, meaning it will decay quickly and if only present in small doses should pose little threat to its surroundings. However, in high doses, radon exposure can be incredibly dangerous. Its danger has been known (if not fully...

August 31, 2022 Radon Reading

My Neighbor Had a High Radon Reading. Am I Safe?

Radon is a radioactive gas that has been attributed to causing lung cancer over time. It can be an intimidating issue for new and long-time homeowners alike, especially when buying or selling a home. Radon is tasteless, colorless and odorless, and exists in all 50 states.  The only way to definitively...