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Radon Awareness Action Month
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January 12, 2023

Radon Awareness Action Month

January is Radon Awareness Action Month, a time to increase public awareness of the dangers of radon and to encourage people to take steps to protect themselves and their families from this invisible, odorless gas.    Radon Awareness; What is Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of […]
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Radon levels map
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January 5, 2023

Health Hazards from Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States and is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths each year. Let’s dive into the health hazards from radon. Despite these dangers, many […]
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non-smoker radon risk
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December 29, 2022

Non-Smoker Radon Risk

Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Non-Smoker radon risk is higher than you’d think. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer.  In many cases lung cancer can be prevented.    […]
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January Radon Awareness Month
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December 15, 2022

January Radon Awareness Month

January is Radon awareness month. Radon is estimated to cause around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States every year and is the second leading cause of lung cancer, according to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can get trapped in homes and buildings and expose […]
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radon facts radon element
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December 1, 2022

Radon Facts

Knowing the Radon facts could save your life. Element Name: Radon Element Symbol: Rn Atomic Number: 86 Element Group: Group 18 (Noble Gas) Period: Period 6 Atomic Mass: 222 Appearance: Colorless Gas   Radon Facts: Radon is a colorless, odorless, and flavorless gas at ordinary temperature and pressure. It’s radioactive and decays into other radioactive […]
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Radon Installation Process
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November 24, 2022

Radon Installation Process

What to expect when having your radon mitigation system designed and installed? Read on for information on the radon installation process.   Active and Passive Radon Systems We will talk about active and passive sub-slab or sub-membrane depressurization systems.  An active system just means you will have a depressurization fan installed, either in the attic, […]
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how to fix radon
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November 17, 2022

Radon Charcoal Test Instructions

Read the following Radon Charcoal Test Instructions in order to properly test your home for radon. What Comes in the Radon Charcoal Test Kit: Charcoal Test (filter side up) Shipping Envelope (do next day  or 2 day shipping) Personal Information Sheet to be sent in Radon Charcoal Test Instructions Fill out the information form so […]
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Troubleshooting Your Radon System
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November 10, 2022

Troubleshooting Your Radon System

Are you concerned that your radon mitigation system isn’t working, or may need servicing? Read the following checklist on troubleshooting your radon system. Troubleshooting 1: My Radon System Fan isn’t Running, but my U-Tube is Leveled Out at Zero on Both Sides? Step 1a: Check your U-Tube The U-tube manometer measures fan operation and has […]
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