January is National Radon Action Month and it is the perfect time to learn more about radon. Before you can take action against radon, it is important to know what it is and why it affects you. Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs when uranium decays in soil and rock. It can be present […]
January is Radon Action Month here in Utah. So what is radon and why do we have radon action month? Radon is an odorless and tasteless gas that is caused when uranium decays in soil and rock. This naturally occurring radioactive gas is a health hazard if it accumulates to high levels in your home. […]
Radon gas has been getting more attention so by now, you have probably heard about it. It is sometimes called the "silent killer" and everyone is urged to test their home. But is radon gas harmful or is it just scare tactics? To understand that better you need a little background on what radon is. Radon […]
Radon gas is a radioactive, cancer causing gas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stated that any radon exposure can increase your risk of contracting lung cancer. So while there is no safe level of radon gas, the lower the level, the safer the home. Radon is naturally occuring and accounts for up to 70% […]
Buying a house is not as simple as 1,2,3. In fact, there are many hoops to jump through before you can call a house your own. One that is sometimes overlooked is testing the house for radon gas. Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that can be in ANY home. In fact, 1 […]
Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium decays in soil. It enters our home and the radioactive element can damage the DNA inside our cells. In fact, radon accounts for up to 70% of the radioactivity that Utah residents are exposed to. Radon is also the second leading cause […]
Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Organizations like the EPA, WHO and Huntsman Caner Institute have all recommended having your home tested for radon. So once you being the process, how long does radon testing take? First, you should understand what radon gas is and how it […]
By now, you have probably heard about radon gas. It is often called "The Silent Killer" because this odorless, tasteless gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. For non-smokers, it is actually the leading cause of lung cancer. Organizations like the EPA and WHO have stated that your risk of contracting […]
Radon Testing is the only way to find out if your home has radon, and what level it is. Radon levels cannot be predicted based on age of the home or neighborhood radon measurements. Do not rely on radon test results taken in other homes in your neighborhood to estimate the radon level in your […]
