Unsurprisingly, we often field questions about radon. Beyond the typical “what is radon” (psst – the answer is that it is a radioactive colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that can cause cancer), we’ve put together a list of the 5 most common Illinois radon questions we hear. 1) Is Radon really a problem in Illinois? Yes!… Read More
Radon Mitigation Professional
At Trinity, we require our Radon Mitigation Professionals to take continuing education courses. This helps to keep them sharp, up-to-date on best practices & able to provide the best service to our customers. Each year, our Radon Mitigation Professionals have to complete a minimum of 6 credit hours toward their radon continuing education. These continuing… Read More
Radon & Real Estate
Radon & real estate go hand in hand. Often times, homeowners do not test their homes for radon until they are getting ready to list them for sale. Other times, homes aren't checked for radon until they are under contract. The good news about radon & real estate is that a high level of radon… Read More
Radon Safety Information
Radon safety: You can't see it, smell it or touch it. The #1 cause of lung cancer outside of smoking is a radioactive gas that everyone breathes in every day, usually at low levels, according to the National Cancer Institute. Radon gas is produced from a natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water.… Read More
Test Your Home for Radon Levels: Quick Tips
About 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States have a level of radon that needs to be reduced. If the radon level in your home is high, you can take steps to fix it. Breathing in too much radon over time can cause lung cancer, especially if you smoke. Radon is a natural radioactive… Read More
What Can Radon Test Kits Do For You?
Radon - You are hearing about it everywhere now. Whether it’s on the news, from your neighbor or a political discussion, Radon is on the brain. This is because Radon is a dangerous radioactive gas. Long-term exposure to high levels causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. One way to protect… Read More
Radon Fast Facts
There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Radon. We would like to present some Radon Fast Facts to help "clear the air": Radon Fast Fact #1: Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil & rock. Radon Fast Fact #2: You cannot see, taste, or smell… Read More
Be Proactive About Radon
It is important to be proactive about Radon. Radon causes over 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. The EPA considers Kendall County, Kane County, DeKalb County & much of Northern Illinois to be a “high-risk radon zone, meaning that the average indoor radon screening levels are greater than 4.0 pCi/L. Being… Read More
Radon Protection Steps
What Radon Protection steps are you taking? The EPA has a list of recommendations to help you on your radon protection mission: 1) Whether you are buying or selling a home, you should have it tested for radon. 2) If you are building a new home built, ask if radon-resistant construction features are an option. … Read More
Protect Your Family During the Holidays
With the holidays upon us, family is definitely on our minds. What are some ways you can protect your family, now and throughout the year? Millions of families throughout the United States have radon levels higher than the EPA action level of 4.0 pCi/L. Since radon is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas, the only way… Read More
