Radon Test

Radon Testing

We use state of the art radon testing equipment from Sun Nuclear. The Sun Nuclear Corporation, Model 1027 Professional Continuous Radon Monitor is classified as a Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) testing device, and has been evaluated and accepted by the US EPA for use in real estate transaction testing.

What is Radon??

Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rock.
Radon is a naturally occurring gas, most homes have some amount of radon present. You can't see, smell, or taste it. Radon can be found everywhere in the world.

ACCEPTABLE LEVEL

The only way to determine the concentration of
Radon that is present is to test. The acceptable level of Radon in your home, school, or workplace is 4 pCi/l and below. pCi/l stands for picocuries per liter, the most popular method of reporting radon levels in the U.S.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. According to the United States
E.P.A., radon causes more deaths than any other single pollutant, except tobacco in the U.S. An
estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year are caused by Radon.

HOW DOES RADON ENTER THE HOME

There are several ways that radon enters the home:

	Cracks in floors
	Construction joints
	Cracks in walls
	Gaps in suspended floors
	Openings in service pipes
	Cavities inside walls
	Water supply

LOWER THE RADON LEVEL

Simple systems using pipes and fans may be used to reduce radon. Such systems are called "sub-slab depressurization," and do not require major renovations to your home. These systems remove radon gas from below the concrete floor before it can enter the home. The right system depends on the design of your home and other factors. The average house costs about $1200.00 for a contractor to fix, although this can range from about $500.00 to about $2500.00.

Radon Test