Radon blog

Radon is a naturally occurring gas from the ground. It is formed by the process decay uranium in the soil and water. Many people may be unaware f the dangers of radon in their homes. Much like carbon monoxide radon is tasteless and order less causing health problems such as lung caner and is the second largest causer of lung cancer just behind cigarette smoking. Now you might be saying why does it only affect people indoors, particularly in the basements. This is because the gas in enclosed in a space where there is stagnant air. Outside you have wind and are mixed with other gases that make up the air we breath. This causes the dose of radon to not to be high enough to harm you negatively. During the winters is when a lot of people have problems with radon. This is most likely mainly because people spend more time indoors. So what’s the solution to this radon problem? The answer is to get a radon extraction system installed in your house. This system usually costs around 2,000 USD to install and must be done by people who are certified for installation. Installation is not very difficult and is pretty straight forward. There is a hole made in your basement wall for a pipe to be fitted be directed to go outside. Then a small fan is installed in the pipe to draw the stagnant air in your basement outside to prevent build up of radon gas. Not every house will have the same levels of radon in them so it is important to test the levels. If you are looking for a house you may want to find one that already has the system, as the older homes may be more expensive to install. Overall radon is a potential deadly disease that is all to common. If you are unsure if the house you want to buy has high doses consult your realtor and they will do an inspection.