by Judy Browne | Mar 2, 2010 | Indoor Air Quality, Safety
Most of you may be aware of the issues surrounding lead based paint in homes. If you are a homeowner one of the many papers you signed during the home buying process addressed the issue of the possibility of lead based paint in homes built prior to 1978. ...
by Judy Browne | Mar 1, 2010 | Home Inspection, Indoor Air Quality
There are several methods that a contractor can use to lower the radon levels in your home. Some techniques prevent radon from entering your home with others reduce the level after it has entered. They type of radon reduction system that will work best for...
by Judy Browne | Feb 27, 2010 | Home Inspection, Indoor Air Quality
It should be noted that the EPA believes that any radon exposure carries some risk of causing lung cancer; no level of radon can be called safe. As stated in the post “is radon a health hazard” the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading...
by Judy Browne | Feb 23, 2010 | Home Inspection, Indoor Air Quality
Since we are unable to see or smell radon, special equipment is needed to detect it. There are two types of radon testing devices, passive and active and the differences are listed below. You can also choose a short-term test (usually 2 to 5 days) or a long-term test...
by Judy Browne | Feb 23, 2010 | Indoor Air Quality
How does radon get into your home?Radon is a radioactive gas that is created during the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. The radon gas moves up through the ground and mixes with the air above then the radon typically enters your home...
by Judy Browne | Feb 11, 2010 | Home Inspection, Indoor Air Quality
This is the 3rd blog post in a series about radon in your home:Radon gas is present in nearly all air. We all breathe radon every day, usually at very low levels. It is released into the air from the decay of uranium in most soil, rock and water. Radon can be...
