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5 Microns Inc.
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Radon Gas - Testing

Serving Rochester, WA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Pascal was very prompt in communication and coordinating the testing. The results were provided next day and he answered all my questions. I recommend 5 Microns Inc and will use their services in the future."
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American Building Solution LLC
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Radon Gas - AbatementRadon Gas - Testing

Serving Rochester, WA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Professional handyman services as well as Residential and Commercial property maintenance.\n\nWe specialize in room additions and full home remodels along with residential and commercial property electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and interior and exterior tenant improvements, re-keying, painting, landscaping, and all other property maintenance and construction services.\n\nProperty managers: we specialize in local handyman work and property maintenance needs.\n\nhttp://www.handymanintacoma.com/

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Radon Detection and Reduction questions, answered by experts

The soil beneath your house is most likely what’s causing an increased level of radon. This is because soil holds radioactivity for a long time and it’s also what most buildings are built on. Another common source of radon is water from a source that hasn’t been through periodic radon tests, such as well water. Over time, the radon from the soil can inhabit other parts of your house like the foundation or plumbing.

The average radon mitigation system uses about 876 kWh of electricity per year, although the exact amount of electricity used will vary depending on the size of the radon fan. Once the system is installed, the annual increase to your energy bill could range from $30 to $300 per year, again depending on the size of the fan.

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.

Abatement includes sealing entry points and venting with systems that reduce radon levels below recommended EPA limits. It is handled by certified professionals.

Keeping radon from getting into your home is much better than having to get rid of it once it's already indoors. While there may not be a way to fully prevent radon from getting into your home, there are things you can do to reduce the gas's ability to enter. 

Sealing foundation cracks and openings can help keep the gas from seeping inside. Improving air flow, such as by opening windows, can also be helpful. If you're building your home from scratch, talk to your contractor about using radon-resistant construction to keep the gas out.

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