Radon is an odorless, invisible, and radioactive gas that can enter through a home’s foundation. With prolonged exposure, those living inside are at an increased risk of lung cancer and other lung diseases. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause in smokers. In fact, radon is attributed […]
Radon Test - Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that rises from the ground into buildings in areas where uranium is present in the soil. When radon reaches high levels in a home, it can lead to lung disease, including lung cancer, for those who live inside. In Utah, 1 in 3 homes has […]
Cancer enters most people’s lives at some point and is the second leading cause of death nationally. Lung cancer is the deadliest form of disease and many Americans are unaware that there are risk factors other than smoking cigarettes that can increase your risk of developing it. This article will cover seven of the biggest […]
Spring has sprung, which means flowers are blooming and the time for spring cleaning is here. While making your housework to-do list, it’s important to factor in your indoor air quality so you and your family avoid breathing in unhealthy particles from mold, dangerous chemicals, and gases like radon. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas […]
Congrats on installing a radon mitigation system! You’ve taken a step toward protecting your loved ones inside your home. After installation, you may have noticed a clear curved tube with colored liquid attached to the system. This device is called a manometer and it displays the level of air suction inside the radon system. Although […]
Retest for Radon - Do you remember the last time your house was tested for radon? It’s a common misconception that once your home tests low for radon, you’re in the clear forever. However, radon gas is constantly rising from the ground and can fluctuate over time, so it’s important to retest on a regular […]
Mitigation System? Shopping for a home comes with endless questions. Is this neighborhood walkable? Will my kids have a safe area to play? Are there loud neighbors nearby? What does it mean if there is a crack in the foundation? Once you finally find a home that checks all the boxes and accepts your offer, […]
Utah is home to towering mountains, stunning lakes and rivers, and, unfortunately, high levels of life-threatening radon gas. Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas, and exposure to radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. According to Dr. Shamus Carr, former Co-Director of Thoracic Oncology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute, nearly every basement in […]
Cause of High Radon Levels - Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that rises from decaying uranium in the ground into the air we breathe. The decay process of uranium is very slow, which means the production of radon gas in soil is constant and won’t stop in any of our lifetimes. When radon […]
