Welcome To Utah Home Inspections
- Work Time: Mon - Fri 09AM - 6PM
Welcome To Utah Home Inspections
- Work TIme:Mon-Fri 09AM-6PM
Call or text any time:
801-792-6479
Email us:
info@beawarehomeinspections.com
Address
391 E 1700 S #160111 Clearfield, UT 84016
Radon Testing
Radon Gas is an odorless, tasteless and natural occurring gas emitted by the soil during the natural breakdown of uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals in soil, rocks, and water. The EPA has warned that radon gas is a carcinogen and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today – only behind smoking. Scientific studies of radon exposure indicate that children and smokers may be more sensitive to radon. Radon Gas enters into the home through the water supply, windows and doors, cracks and holes in foundation and concrete floors.
Testing for Radon
Testing is the only way to know the radon level of a home. It typically takes years of exposure before any problems surface. One in 3 homes in the state of Utah test above the EPA action guideline limit. Most short-term radon tests are completed in 48–96 hours using a radon monitor placed in the home for 48 hours continually.
Radon Mitigation
Radon levels can usually be lowered using a process called mitigation. Some radon mitigation methods prevent radon from entering your home, and others reduce radon levels after the gas is there. The EPA recommends you use mitigation techniques to reduce indoor radon if levels in your home are above 4 pCi/L.