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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

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

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

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

January is National Radon Action Month. Radon should be considered a great public health risk. In a time where everything is considered dangerous, the EPA has a wealth of scientific data proving the relationship between radon exposure & the development of lung cancer.  The scientific experts agree that the occupational miner data is a good… Read More

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

Before hiring any contractor, it's a good idea to get a contract, but this is especially true when it comes to Radon Mitigation. A Radon Mitigation Contract will helps all parties to be in the know about the project. Ask the contractor to prepare a radon mitigation contract before any work starts. Read the contract… Read More

People often wonder what the advantages & disadvantages of having a radon mitigation system are. There are several advantages as well as disadvantages to having a radon mitigation system. The advantages to a radon mitigation system hinge on the system being installed correctly by a licensed radon mitigation professional, as well as the system operating… Read More

We often get asked what is a safe and acceptable level of radon gas? The fact of the matter is that this is really two separate questions. The first being "what is a safe level?" and the second being "what is an acceptable level?" Answering the first question first is easiest. Simply put, a safe… Read More

Whether it's entering a structure through the foundation or through the water supply, you can easily detect radon and monitor using two different testing methods. The most commonly used method is passive radon monitoring. Passive monitors are placed in an area of a structure for a set period of time and then sealed and sent… Read More