Radon is a naturally-occurring gas that develops in soil and can enter your home through its foundation. Odorless, colorless, and tasteless, the only way to know if there is a Radon issue inside your home is through specialized Radon testing.

The reason Radon is such a concern is due to the health issues that it has been directly linked to. Exposure to Radon gas is recognized as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States (second only to cigarette smoke), and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers!

Resulting from the natural breakdown of uranium in the soil and rock under many homes and buildings, Radon can be found to varying degrees throughout the country. Nationally, it’s estimated that 1 in ever 15 homes have a higher than acceptable Radon level, however in some states this average can be much higher.

Radon enters structures through cracks or gaps in the foundation where it becomes trapped within the structure with no way for it to adequately dissipate. This creates a potentially dangerous exposure to Radon gas while inside your home and should be addressed where necessary.

The installation of a Radon Mitigation System can reduce the Radon level in structures and dramatically reduce this hazard.

The more we learn about the effects of Radon, the greater the issue it appears to be. Radon is now recognized as the second leading cause of Lung Cancer in the United States (second only to cigarette smoke) and the leading cause of Lung Cancer among non-smokers. Radon is estimated to cause in excess of 21,000 deaths per year due to lung cancer.

Many of those affected by Radon exposure may never know that there is a Radon issue in their homes, which is why specialized Radon testing is so important.

The EPA recommends that any building with Radon levels of 4 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L) or above be corrected by installation of a Radon Mitigation System.

Disaster Blaster’s properly trained, certified, and State licensed (where applicable) professionals can install a Radon Mitigation System. A properly installed Radon Mitigation System will redirect the Radon gas from ground below the building or home and vent the Radon above the building thereby reducing Radon levels within the property.

By removing the accumulating Radon gas from below your foundation and venting it above your roof line, your Radon Mitigation System will prevent dangerous Radon gas from accumulating inside your property, effectively removing the hazard.

The United States EPA recommends that ALL homes and schools be tested for Radon contamination every two years to determine if you have a Radon issue in your home or property. Because a variety of changes (nearby construction, geological changes beneath your home, recent remodeling projects) can potentially impact your Radon level, it’s important to test periodically to ensure that your Radon level doesn’t require mitigation.

For property owners that already have a Radon Mitigation System installed, periodic testing is still recommended to ensure that changes have not necessitated adjustments to your Radon Mitigation System.

Because Radon gas is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, there’s no way to know if you have a high Radon level inside your home without specialized Radon Testing. This testing determines the current Radon levels and whether action is necessary.