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Radon's Pathways
With a home having negative pressure, Radon can enter through cracks in concrete, gaps between the slab and the block wall, exposed soil in crawl spaces, mortar joints, loose pipe fittings - basically anywhere air can penetrate.
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What is radon
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that is created in the earth and seeps up into a home or building. When Radon is inhaled, it gives off radioactive particles that can cause lung cell damage. Prolonged exposure has been known to cause lung cancer.
Because Radon is produced from the soil, it can be found nearly everywhere. The key is how much Radon is accumulating in your home. Two components determine the accumulation of Radon in your home - Pathways and Air Pressure. The diagram below shows how Radon can enter the home.
Although Radon poses a health risk at higher levels, there is good news - Radon can be reduced in a home through mitigation processes. The key is to measure the level of Radon in the home to determine whether mitigation is required and which method to use.
The most effective and accurate Radon measurement tool is the Continuous Radon Monitors. Test should be taken for a minimum of 48 hours following strict monitoring protocol. This should be done by a qualified Radon Measurement Test Professional. With Qualispect, you can be assured of all of these qualities.
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Radon Information Sources
Here are some additional sites that have more information on radon, it's health effects and the mitigation on the problem.
View Sample Report - Radon ID