As a reader of this blog, you’re already aware of the risk posed to you and your family by radon, a colorless, odorless gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. What you may not yet be aware of is that radon, as an unstable element, goes through a […]
We’ve written numerous articles here about the harmful effects of radon on your health and why it’s vitally important to get your home tested. If your test results uncover high levels of radon, what courses of action can you take to make your home safe? Radon mitigation is best achieved through depressurization...
Are you looking to buy or sell a home right now? Or even in the future? Either way, radon should be on your mind. It’s very important to know whether or not there are high levels of radon present in your home. Minnesota and South Dakota have a radon disclosure law. This means that during […]
There are multiple gases that we need to be aware of in order to protect our homes. Radon is one that you should to look out for, but here is a brief summary of some others to check on: First off is carbon monoxide. Even though many of you have possibly heard of this gas, […]
August is beginning to wind down and we all know what that means…back to school time! If you have kids, you know that this time of year always gets busy. Between bringing your kids to school, helping them with homework, and packing lunches, there is less downtime during the week. Although your kids...
Have you heard of radon? Maybe you have, but it’s hard to know if you’ve been exposed. This is because radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. If you knew what problems high levels of radon could cause, you may start to be more careful! First of all, radon forms in soil and rock and […]
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry among many others have linked the toxic gas Radon to lung cancer (www.atsdr.cdc.gov). While many homeowners are becoming more aware of the negative effects of Radon exposure in the home, not enough are aware of the effects it can have on those around...
Maybe this is your first time dealing with high levels of radon or perhaps you just want to learn more about the radon mitigation process. Don’t be alarmed by the devices and tools used for radon mitigation; we will explain what each of them do in detail. There are two different methods Radon Crew...
You’ve bought your new home and moved in. Now what? You probably checked to see if the lights turn on and water comes out of the faucets. But what about all of the things that no one tells you about? There are a few things that Radon Crew wants you to look for and get […]