Radon Testing & Mitigation
The EPA states that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking causing an estimated 20,000 deaths a year. Radon gas is odorless, cannot be seen and can enter your home through cracks in the foundation. The gas becomes trapped in your home and can increase to harmful levels. Do you know the level of radon in your home? National Radon Defense offers radon testing and mitigation to reduce levels of radon, keeping you and your family safe.
Radon Gas Exposure Is Common
It has been estimated that over 20,000 deaths each year have been tied to radon gas exposure. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas and based on studies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) we know that there is a much greater risk of developing lung cancer when exposed to this gas. Sadly, most of the exposure to radon occurs in the home where we spend a great deal of our time. Consider the following:
- Research has indicated that radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking
- Almost 1 in 15 homes in the United States have elevated levels of radon.
Due to these facts, the EPA has launched an extensive campaign to heighten the awareness of radon to the American public. There are many factors that come into play concerning the levels of radon present in a home. However, there are no specific guidelines that serve as an accurate measurement of radon. This is why the EPA has recommended that all homes should be tested for the presence of radon.
In cases where the radon levels are high, the installation of a radon mitigation system by a certified mitigation specialist will decrease the levels of radon in the home to safe levels. Installation of a radon mitigation system can also play an important role in diminishing the effects of other hazardous chemicals that may be accumulating in the home. Therefore the mitigation system becomes a vital part of a holistic indoor air quality program.
The goal of the radon mitigation system is to bring the radon levels below the level of 4 pico-Curies per liter of air (pCi/L). Homes that test at a level above 4 pCi/L should have a radon mitigation system installed. It is possible to attain levels of 2 pCi/L and below when proper procedures are followed during installation of the mitigation system.
National Radon Defense Services
National Radon Defense® offers both radon testing and mitigation services. The radon testing equipment we use is calibrated annually to ensure accurate readings. Once it has been determined that radon levels in a home are above the recommended levels, a mitigation system is designed specifically for each home. With input from the homeowner, a mitigation system will be designed and installed to effectively reduce radon in the home to a safe level. National Radon Defense® technicians go through extensive training on how to properly install mitigation systems to pull radon from inside the home and expell it outdoors.
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