Q: What is radon and why should I test for radon?

• <div><p>What is radon? It&rsquo;s a radioactive gas that naturally occurs in the ground, forming as uranium and thorium decay. It has no color or odor, so you don&rsquo;t know if it&rsquo;s seeping into your building&rsquo;s foundation. Regular exposure to radon gas increases your chances of suffering from lung cancer. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-radon-testing.htm">Radon testing</a> measures the air inside your house for the presence of radon gas. If detected, the test will measure the severity of radon levels in your home&rsquo;s air.</p><p></p></div>

Question 1

How does radon enter my home?

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Radon enters your home when warm air begins to rise and exits through the roof, creating a vacuum that pulls cooler air from under the foundation. Part of that air is radon, which is an invisible, odorless gas that develops naturally when radioactive particles are deep within the ground. Those particles usually come from decaying matter in soil and rocks.

Question 2

What does air quality testing include?

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Services test for allergens, mold, VOCs, and carbon monoxide levels to ensure a healthy indoor environment.

Question 3

Can you remediate radon yourself?

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There are steps you can take as a homeowner to remediate radon yourself. While a radon reduction professional can make the biggest impact in your home, you can make efforts to improve radon levels on your own by sealing cracks, increasing ventilation, and testing for radon regularly.

Question 4

What is radon and why should I test for radon?

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What is radon? It’s a radioactive gas that naturally occurs in the ground, forming as uranium and thorium decay. It has no color or odor, so you don’t know if it’s seeping into your building’s foundation. Regular exposure to radon gas increases your chances of suffering from lung cancer. Radon testing measures the air inside your house for the presence of radon gas. If detected, the test will measure the severity of radon levels in your home’s air.

Question 5

How long does it take to see test results?

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A professional indoor air quality inspection takes anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the size of your home and the number of necessary samples. After the test, the specialist will discuss the findings, but you won’t get a full written report for 2 to 10 days, though you can ask your pro to expedite the process, if needed.