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== == That's just barely over the limit. However the EPA action level of 4 pCi/L is NOT a safe level. The Death Rate the EPA uses, 21,000 deaths per year, is not calculated using 4 pCi/L, it is calculated using the average U. S. home Radon level, 1.3 pCi/L. There is no safe level of Radon. Usually a mitigation system must take the level below 2 pCi/L to be considered acceptable. Call in a professional Radon mitigator to find out where the Radon is coming into the home. They are experts at ventilation, some depressurize the soil beneath the home.
Sealing is rarely an effective treatment for radon reduction. If you have an unfinished basement and your level is between 4-8pCi/L it may be worth a try. But use a good quality urethane caulk to seal all concrete areas as silicone caulk will not hold up.
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What does radon cause?
Radon gas can cause lung cancer after smoking. Non-smokers can get them as well. Gas rises up underneath the homes if there is low pressure in the house, and it can act like a vacume. Radon gas is the heaviest gas of all, so it should be sitting on the flours. High levels of radon is like smoking 135 cigarette packs a day. There are radon detection kits and radon extraction services. The extraction services may cost as much as a small home repair.
What is the purpose of radon?
Radon is uses in medical treatments and seismology. Radon conventional medical use is now limited to treating cancer tumors, although alternative medicine practitioners insist that taking sauna baths in radon water can help arthritis. In seismology, tracking sudden increases in radon gas in soil or water is thought to predict earthquakes or in trying to find underground faults that could indicate more earthquake activity in that area in the future.
What can be done to prevent or decrease radon exposure in your home?
Radon is present in soil rock and water, due to air pressure differences radon is vacuumed into buildings. Sealing crack, and home re-pressurization and heat recovery ventilator are favored radon reduction methods.
Under what conditions would I need radon testing?
You may need radon testing or radon mitigation for your home if the air is below 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) in indoor air.
Where does rayon gas come from?
Do you mean radon? If you do, Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and comes from the natural breakdown (radioactive decay) of uranium.
Protecting from Radon Gas?
Radon gas can be a silent killer, so anyone who has an older furnace, one that is powered by coal, or anyone living in an area of high radon concentrations should have a radon gas detector. These are extremely simply to install in an home. the unit will either be battery power or need to be plugged into the wall. Once turned on, the unit will display a number that corresponds to the radon level. If this number gets too high, an audible alarm will go off to alert the family. This simple device can help to keep a family safe.
Is home radon abatement a specialized field?
Yes, home radon abatement is a specialized field, called "Health Physics". The main job of this Health Physicist is to protect you and your home from the potentially hazardous radon, as well as manage the good things about the use of ionizing radiation.
What is a Ancillary inspection for a home inspector?
A home inspector may perform an ancillary inspection when testing for mold, toxic drywall, water quality, radon, lead, termites, etc. These are typically done in conjunction with a standard home inspection.
Can I buy radon testing kits online?
Yes there are numerous different websites you can access to get a radon test kit so you can test your home for any radon leaks that may be there in there.
What illness does radon cause?
Radon gas can cause lung cancer after smoking. Non-smokers can get them as well. Gas rises up underneath the homes if there is low pressure in the house, and it can act like a vacume. Radon gas is the heaviest gas of all, so it should be sitting on the flours. High levels of radon is like smoking 135 cigarette packs a day. There are radon detection kits and radon extraction services. The extraction services may cost as much as a small home repair.
What does radon cause?
Radon gas can cause lung cancer after smoking. Non-smokers can get them as well. Gas rises up underneath the homes if there is low pressure in the house, and it can act like a vacume. Radon gas is the heaviest gas of all, so it should be sitting on the flours. High levels of radon is like smoking 135 cigarette packs a day. There are radon detection kits and radon extraction services. The extraction services may cost as much as a small home repair.
Are there any companies that offer radon remediation?
There are actually a lot of detectors you can get for your home that will see if you have a radon problem. Here is a link to a government website with more information. www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/consguid.html
What is the purpose of radon?
Radon is uses in medical treatments and seismology. Radon conventional medical use is now limited to treating cancer tumors, although alternative medicine practitioners insist that taking sauna baths in radon water can help arthritis. In seismology, tracking sudden increases in radon gas in soil or water is thought to predict earthquakes or in trying to find underground faults that could indicate more earthquake activity in that area in the future.
What can be done to prevent or decrease radon exposure in your home?
Radon is present in soil rock and water, due to air pressure differences radon is vacuumed into buildings. Sealing crack, and home re-pressurization and heat recovery ventilator are favored radon reduction methods.
What is Radon testing and can I buy one for my home?
Radon is a radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. You cant see, smell, taste radon so it is hard to know if you have it. You can buy Radon Test Kits at Homedepot or any similar store. If you have radon then you can eliminate it yourself for less then five hundred dollars
Where do they get radon from?
Radon is a naturally occurring element. It is a noble gas, and is highly unreactive. Radon is a poisonous gas and is the second most common reason people have lung cancer (behind smoking). Most radon comes from beneath the ground and as it rises up it can permeate through someone's home. This is why it is important to have radon detectors in geographical areas that have had a historically high concentration of radon.
EPA's most dangerous indoor air pollutant?
Radon is an indoor air pollutant that can be a warning to home owners.
