Have you ever been curious about Radon Gases?
In this video, Mark Roy (Home Inspector) & Lori Gabriel (Broker/Our Team Lead) show you how to check for radon!
Because radon is produced in the ground, it is present nearly everywhere. Soil is porous, so radon and other soil gases are able to move up through the dirt and rocks and into the air we breathe. Without proper ventilation, radon can accumulate in indoor spaces, including your home, so it's a good idea to get it tested when you buy a home or if there is new construction being built near you!
How To Test For Radon?
You will need a Professional Continuous Radon Monitor and should continually test for Radon because the levels in your area can change depending on if there were any New constructions being build within a 5 mile radius because the way the air drafts can make your home more susceptible to Radon Gas seeping into your home!
Radon levels are measured in picocuries per liter, or pCi/L. Levels of 4 pCi/L or higher are considered hazardous. Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk and in many cases can be reduced, although it is difficult to reduce levels below 2 pCi/L.
How long do you have to be exposed to radon before it becomes a problem?
There are no immediate signs/symptoms from breathing-in radon. Repeated exposure over time — around 20 years — can lead to cancer developments, especially if you are also a smoker!
