There is one thing that homeowners or people looking to buy a property need to know about and that is the reality of Radon Gas levels. Today there are many myths surrounding Radon gas causing confusion and misleading from the truth. Today, we will find out what is true, and what we need to be worrying about.
Newer built homes have been showing higher levels of Radon gas and this is due mostly because newer homes are being built on porous soil. The reason building companies are using more porous soils is to help moisture control, but with the soil being more porous it allows Radon gas to easily enter the home through cracks in foundations, small air vents, and spaces.
If there is Radon present in the soil surrounding your home, then you should know that your home and your health is in real danger. You need to get the soil around your property tested, along with the air quality in your home.
Never rely on your neighbors Radon testing results, remember that your home is a separate property and the radon levels could be very different compared to the home across the way. Keep in mind levels can be controlled, reduced, and brought back in line to a safer level.
There are a wide range of home testing kits available to buy today. Radon is a threat to your health and is reported to be the second biggest cause of lung cancer in the U.S. just behind smoking. In this case, you should consider contacting a professional home inspection company who is certified to test for Radon around your property. This ensures that the testing is done safely and in a professional manner.
You need to know that you and your family’s health is safe inside the home you are living in. Radon is a serious danger and it’s worth checking into. If you have any concerns regarding the levels of Radon gas in and around your home, speak to a professional home inspection company today.
