NRPP Certified Radon Measurements
What is Radon?
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. The EPA's concerns with radon gas are documented below. Click the link below to go to the EPA's informational document.
To evaluate your home, please schedule your Radon Measurement today!
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. You cannot see, smell, or taste radon. But it still may be a problem in your home. The EPA's concerns with radon gas are documented below. Click the link below to go to the EPA's informational document.
To evaluate your home, please schedule your Radon Measurement today!
For independent information on Radon, visit the website of one of Wisconsin's Radon Information centers, at the LINK provided.
Wisconsin Radon Information Centers | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Wisconsin Radon Information Centers | Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas released when some naturally occurring radioactive materials break down in rocks, soil and water and can build up to dangerous levels inside homes or buildings.
Any home can have a radon problem. Whether your home is drafty or well-sealed, radon can still build up and get trapped inside. Radon can enter the home in several ways, a few of which are listed here;
In preparation for a Radon Test, there are a few things to understand. We will discuss these with you in detail prior to the 48 Hour measurement period.
Basically, we need to maintain a closed home condition. This does not mean you cannot go through your daily routine during the measurement of Radon levels, but there are some important things to follow to make the test as reliable as possible. A list of some of the concerns are below;
* Entry doors can obviously still be used to come and go, but windows should be kept closed to maximize the results of the test.
* Heating devices like your furnace can be operating normally but window A/C units should be in recirculation mode or turned off.
* Fireplaces should be off during the test unless it is used for a major part of your heating for the home.
These are a few of the important considerations. We will make the testing process easy and painless. Your help in observing closed home conditions will help us ensure we give you the most accurate test possible.
Any home can have a radon problem. Whether your home is drafty or well-sealed, radon can still build up and get trapped inside. Radon can enter the home in several ways, a few of which are listed here;
- Cracks in solid floors and walls
- Construction joints
- Gaps in suspended floors
- Gaps around service pipes
- Cavities inside walls
- The water supplies
In preparation for a Radon Test, there are a few things to understand. We will discuss these with you in detail prior to the 48 Hour measurement period.
Basically, we need to maintain a closed home condition. This does not mean you cannot go through your daily routine during the measurement of Radon levels, but there are some important things to follow to make the test as reliable as possible. A list of some of the concerns are below;
* Entry doors can obviously still be used to come and go, but windows should be kept closed to maximize the results of the test.
* Heating devices like your furnace can be operating normally but window A/C units should be in recirculation mode or turned off.
* Fireplaces should be off during the test unless it is used for a major part of your heating for the home.
These are a few of the important considerations. We will make the testing process easy and painless. Your help in observing closed home conditions will help us ensure we give you the most accurate test possible.