RADON DETECTION KITS

RADON DETECTION KITS

You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Testing is easy and should only take a few minutes of your time.

HOW RADON GETS INTO YOUR HOME:
1. Cracks in solid floors.
2. Construction joints.
3. Cracks in walls.
4. Gaps in suspended floors.
5. Gaps around service pipes.
6. Cavities inside walls.
7. The water supply.

REASONS TO TEST for RADON:
Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home.

Health: Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high. Scientists are more certain about radon risks than risks from most other cancer-causing substances.

New Construction: If you are having a home constructed, you may ask your builder to include some radon resistant features in the home.
This may include: Gas permeable layer under the slab flooring; Plastic sheeting; Sealing and caulking; Vent pipe; Electrical junction box for fan.

Purchasing a Home: If you are purchasing a home, it is recommended that you test that home for radon.

Learn more about the health-risk caused by Radon exposure here.