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Every time I sell a home, I strongly suggest my buyer has their future home tested for radon before completing the purchase. Radon exists in both old homes as well as new homes throughout the nation.
Radon is radioactive gas which is produced from the decay of uranium found within the earth´s crust. Once the decay takes place, the radioactive gas particles rise into the air and attach to dust. Radon gas enters your house through any crack or gap within the foundation. Once in your house, the particles remain trapped and can actually build up over time causing very dangerous levels of radon that you and your loved ones inhale. Radon gas should not be taken lightly. |
The EPA has proved radon levels greater than 4.0 picocuries (pCi/L) to be the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. Once the radon is in your lungs, the little particles actually release bubbles of energy which can lead to lung cancer. You can not smell, taste or see radon.
The only way of knowing if you have radon gas in your home is to conduct a test for the gas. I suggest that everyone has their home tested for radon, even if you are not planning on selling. Once the time comes to sell, the results are handy to show your buyers. The tests are fairly inexpensive and the results come within a week or two if you use an inexpensive canister test. More accurate test results can be obtained with the use of a RAD7 continuous monitor read-out machine used by professionals. |
If high levels of radon are found, a radon mitigation system can be installed for around $850. A quick and easy test can put you and your family at ease and know you live in a healthy environment. Please contact me if you would like to know more about how to test your home for the presence of radon gas.
Other helpful information web sites are:
Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction
A Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon
A Citizen's Guide To Radon
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