Radon is a radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other...
Are you smarter than the average bear (for those of you familiar with Yogi Bear) when it comes to radon lingo? Pick from one below. When radon is measured and the results are in, how are the results measured/read? You may hear people share the results as...
If your home was built in the past 10 years, it’s probable that your contractor adhered to building standards to construct a more ‘radon resistant’ home. But what does that actually mean? Does this mean a newer home is more likely to...
In the radon mitigation world, this gadget is a common device used to measure the pressure your mitigation system is creating. What’s this thing called? It’s called a U tube (not YouTube) ‘Manometer’. (Man-O-Meter) ...
Great question from one of our Facebook followers! I decided to let our own mitigation installation specialist, Rich Tweedy, provide the answer. The first and simplest reason a radon mitigation system is …UGLY: “The mitigation system designer and/or installer...
It’s safe to say there are a lot of people who want to provide a healthy space for themselves and loved ones to live. Whether it’s an apartment, condo or house, the air quality is something that sometime gets forgotten. Unless you have proof or visible...
