Q: What is radon and why is it dangerous?

Radon is a radioactive gas that results from a natural decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe and ultimately cause damage to lung tissue cells, resulting in mutation or cell death. Radon Decay Products include Polonium, Lead, and Bismuth.

Question 1

How do you test for radon?

Accepted Answer

There are many ways to test, including self-deployed tests and Radon Measurement Professional managed, which is required in a real estate transaction. Self-deployed tests are available online and at local hardware stores.

Question 2

What is radon and why is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Radon is a radioactive gas that results from a natural decay of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe and ultimately cause damage to lung tissue cells, resulting in mutation or cell death. Radon Decay Products include Polonium, Lead, and Bismuth.

Question 3

How long do radon mitigation system installs take?

Accepted Answer

It typically takes 2-4 hours to install systems that reduce radon levels effectively, depending on property size and complexity it may take longer.

Question 4

How does a mitigation system work?

Accepted Answer

The EPA recommends mitigating a home when radon concentration exceed 4.0 pCi/L. A radon mitigation system removes radon gas before it can become breathable. Specialty vacuum and piping systems are installed into the home’s sump pump beneath the foundation to remove gas and continuously re-route to open air.

Question 5

How quickly can Radon affect you?

Accepted Answer

On average, it takes 5 to 25 years of Radon exposure to develop into cancer.

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Owner Operated

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Serving Shiawassee county and surrounding areas with expert radon services

Shiawassee, Clinton, Saginaw, Genesee, Livingston, Ingham, Eaton, Ionia, Gratiot

Michigan

Examples of what a radon mitigation system entails

About Proactive radon mitigation

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