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RADON

What is Radon?

Radon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas which occurs naturally from decaying uranium underneath the earth's suface. Though you cannot see,smell, or taste radon, it is there and may be a problem in your home or office. Radon gas rises through the soil and seeps through cracks, holes, and drain pipes in the foundation or basements of buildings. Radon gas can be found all over the United States, and according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States has high levels of radon gas.rs.

What can Radon do to you?

Radon gas contains radioactive particles which get trapped in your lungs every time you take a breath. As these particles break down, they release bursts of radiation that damage or destroy lung tissue and cause lung cancer, and long-term exposure may even cause death.

Do you have any of the following in your home?

Cinder-block, brick or rock wall

Exposed soil in the basement or foundation

Cracks in the basement wall or foundation

An open sump pump hole or floor drain

Spaces between walls and floors

Exposed pipes or loose pipe fittings

If you answered YES to any of the above questions, then you could be breathing in this deadly radioactive gas.

Am I At Risk?

It is estimated that radon kills between 5,000 and 30,000 people each year. Nearly 1 in 15 homes are estimated to have elevated levels of radon. Radon gas is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon can show up in any home or office. You may have radon in your home or office even if your neighbor does not. The risk of developing lung cancer from Radon exposure can increase depending on:

the level of radon in your home or office;

the amount of time you have spent exposed to radon;

whether you are a smoker or have ever been exposed to tobacco smoke.

Smokers Beware!

Cigarette smokers who have radon concentrations of 10pCi/L or higher increase their chance of developing lung cancer by as much as 18 times or 1800%.

How Does Radon Get Into My Home Or Office?

The greatest concentration of radon is usually found in the lowest level of homes or offices. This is because radon is found in the soil and rocks beneath the foundation. If you have dirt floors in the basement, cracks in the foundation, or openings from a sump pump hole or drain, radon is likely to build up quicker and in higher concentrations. Radon can also enter your home or office through your water supply (i.e. shower, dishwasher, washing machine, etc.). If your home or office uses well water, we suggest testing with our professional Radon in Water Test Kit.

Protection...Testing Is Your First Line Of Defense!

The presence of radon in a home cannot be detected by human senses. The only way to know if your home contains radon gas is to test. To find out if radon gas is a problem in your home or office, call today to schedule testing. Radon gas testing from Norcon Home Services is accurate and reliable for checking the level of radon gas in your home or office.

Radon Is Measured In Picocuries Per Liter (pCi/L)

An acceptable level of radon is less than 4.0(pCi/L). If the average of your two test results are equal to or higher than 4.0(pCi/L) you should take some action to reduce the radon level in your home or office.

EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General recommend that all homeowners and all homebuyers test for Radon.

Norcon Home Services recommends that you conduct a radon test every year. Annual testing is the best way to determine whether or not your home or office has the potential for a radon problem.

If Test Results Are High?

There are many straight-forward reduction techniques that will work in almost any home. Costs should run between $500-$2,500 depending on the seriousness of your problem. Start by contacting Norcon Home Services today!

**Call Norcon Home Services to order a test and breathe easier knowing that you are safe!**

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