It’s national radon awareness month in January, and there is no better time to find out all the things you need to know about radon, radon testing, and radon mitigation. If you have never heard of radon, then you have a lot to learn. If you have, then you still need to read on for a few of the top things you need to know today.
What Radon Is
One of the biggest things you need to know is what radon actually is. By definition, radon is a gas that can’t be smelled, can’t be tasted, and can’t be seen by the naked eye. It is one of the leading causes of lung cancer and can go for years undetected unless you have some kind of radon mitigation system in place. You need to have your home tested even if you don’t think you have radon gasses leaking into it because many homes in the United States of America do.
How Does It Get into Your Home?
Radon gets into your home through cracks and can even seep into the foundation of the home. Homes with basements are even more susceptible to radon. It can get in through water pipes, gas pipes, sump pumps, drains and even crawlspaces.
Radon Mitigation
Radon mitigation is a way to bring the radon levels in the home down and get them under control. If you have high levels in your home, it’s important that you contact a professional to get those levels down right away.
These are just a few of the top things you should know about radon and radon mitigation in your home. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact the professionals at SWAT Environmental today.
