Test House for Radon, No. 2 Cause of Lung Cancer, Says LSU AgCenter Housing ExpertReichel, Claudette H
The test kit I used is meant to be left open in the house for 3 to 7 days. There are also long-term tests that you leave for 3 to 12 months. The long-term number will give you a better idea of your true exposure. I’ve got a couple of those, too, and will be setting one ...
for the radon testing. I also found them to be very accommodating when it comes to timing the test being performed. I have had need to request the testing be performed on short notice and they have always been able to help me out. If you haven't had your house tested for Radon you ...
Perform a simple, short-term test in your home. You can do it yourself and it takes 48 to 96 hours to complete. You should keep windows closed 12 hours prior to testing your house. A coupon for $15 test kits is available on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDP...
If you are considering buying a house in Illinois, you should have the home tested to determine the level of radon gas in the home. In addition to when you first buy a home, it is highly recommended you have your home re-tested every two years to make sure the levels have not changed...
For radon concentrations at or above 4 pCi/L, the EPA recommends that steps be taken to reduce exposure. Protect yourself & your family from Radon exposure. Have your house tested for the presence of radon. Call us today for more information: ...
Over the years we have seen homeowners who had their house test and think that it was safe to only realize years later that it wasn’t due to a bad tester. We’ve seen families believe they were living in a home that was safe because they have had a radon mitigation system installed ...
For a house with a bare soil floor, the diffusivity of the soil was found to be of principal importance for the entry rate even for moderate permeabilities. Finally, an analytical model has been developed for the purpose of studying soil-gas entry rates into houses in response to non-static...
“However, even in regions with generally low levels of radon, the amount of radon can vary from house to house,” says Dr. Young. “This is due to many factors including how the foundation of the home was built and how much ventilation occurs in the home. Because of these factors, th...
Live in a house, condominium, or apartment? If so, then here is what you need to know about radon and how it could be impacting you and others (including pets). According to the U.S. EPA, nearly 1 in 3 homes tested in seven states and on three Indian lands had radon levels over...