What is radon?
Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer for non smokers.
Radon is a decay product of uranium, radon gas permeates through soil and rocks, and in most cases, enters your home through cracks and openings in foundations and flooring. The gas decays into radioactive particles that get trapped in your lungs, damaging lung tissue over time. There are no irritants or warning signs with exposure, making it a silent threat
Every home, regardless of its age, has some level of radon gas, with radon concentrations being highest in the basement due to the proximity to the subsoil. Radon concentrations vary day-to-day and season-to-season, with higher concentrations during the winter.
The recommended action level set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is 4.0 pCi/L and above, and has found nearly 1 out of 15 homes in the United States to have radon levels above 4.0 pCi/L. These homes are both new and old.
Is your home in this number? Radon testing is the only way to confirm that your home is not subject to dangerous radon levels. There are no symptoms that will alert you to radon gas in your home, and after being exposed to radon, it is a real threat to you and your family’s health.