Invisible, odorless and tasteless, radon gas often goes undetected and unnoticed in many homes and buildings. This dangerous radioactive gas is created naturally from the decay of uranium in the soil underneath and around your house, and can make its way inside through cracks and openings in the foundation....
Knowing that radon gas is naturally occurring might lead you to think it shouldn’t cause you harm. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. Prolonged exposure to this radioactive gas poses serious risks to your health. Fortunately, there are practical measures you can take to reduce radon levels in your...
Radon, a radioactive gas originating in the soil, rock and water beneath a house’s foundation, is extremely hazardous to our health. Odorless, colorless and tasteless, it is impossible for humans to detect radon without the use of specialized equipment. Radon Detectors are used to monitor the amount...
On the surface, radon gas may appear harmless. Odorless, tasteless and invisible, each of its outward characteristics would indicate that it’s a relatively benign, harmless, vapid vapor. Unfortunately, many Americans are unbeknownst to the harmful effects of radon. Classified by the Environmental Protection...
Radon is a radioactive, hazardous gas. As uranium decays, radon occurs naturally in the soil. Radon can enter your home through crawl spaces, sump pump basins, wall seams and concrete if it has cracks. You will never know if your home has radon unless you test for it. Just because you can’t see it...
If you live in Sioux Falls, maybe you’ve heard of radon testing, but do you really understand what radon is? Maybe you heard about radon from your realtor as you were buying or selling your home. Knowledge is power, so we’re going to explain everything you need to know about radon as a Sioux Falls...
Radon exposure is a leading cause of lung cancer among smokers and non-smokers alike, claiming 21,000 lives in the U.S. every year. Radon gas leaks are especially dangerous in the Upper Midwest. Minnesota considers radon a major public health concern and roughly half of South Dakota is a hotbed for it....