What is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occuring gas that is produced as a byproduct during the breakdown of uranium within the Earth’s crust.
Radon is a radioactive gas, that can be detrimental to one’s health when it is highly concentrated in an enclosed area. Radon is also undetectable without specialized equipment because it is tasteless, odorless, and invisible.
Radon gas is produced all the time, but when it is produced under the foundation of a home, it is not able to escape and dissipate into open air as it normally would. Therefore, when it cannot espace, it can seep into a home through the foundation & become trapped inside of a home. This is when steps need to be taken to allow the gas to escape into open air outdoors.
Why Get a Radon Inspection?
Getting a radon inspection is a simple thing that you can do to make sure that you and your family are safe in your home. Getting a radon inspection is the only way to determine if your home has radon in it, and because of this many homeowners don’t realize that they are living in a toxic environment until their health begins to deteriorate.
In any case, if you get a radon inspection and the test finds that your home doesn’t have radon issues, then you will have peace of mind that your home is safe & healthy for your family.
What are the Next Steps Post-Radon Inspection?
After you get a radon inspection, your inspector will let you know whether or not you need to take further steps, or if your home is safe & passed the radon check.
If your home does have a radon issue, don’t worry! Radon can be fixed effectively and easily by installing a radon mitigation system.
Radon mitigation systems are highly effective, and once you have had one installed in your home, you don’t need to be concerned about living in the home. In addition, having a mitigation system installed will not lower the value of a home or deter potential buyers should you decide to sell the home at some point.
In fact, homes that have a mitigation system already installed may be more attractive to potential buyers in the future, because this means that the home is already protected. Almost every home has or will have radon issues – so having a mitigation system in place eliminates the need for buyers to worry about whether or not the home’s air is safe.
