VRK Radon

Many families are exposed to a silent, deadly killer in their home each day, and they are completely unaware of it. Radon gas is an odorless, colorless gas that occurs naturally in all areas of the world. Minor exposure to the gas occurs daily. However, when individuals are exposed to it in high levels, they can become severely sick and even die. It is important that you understand what causes your risk to radon gas exposure and how to learn if it is in your home.

Radon gas is created naturally as uranium in the ground soil breaks down. It is naturally-occurring, and most people around the world are exposed to at least a trace amount of radon each day through regular daily activities. The problem occurs when radon gas seeps into your home. Many homes today are well-sealed to promote HVAC system energy efficiency. While sealing a home tightly may be great for energy efficiency and indoor climate control, the downside is that it can trap radon gas in the home. Over time, increased levels of radon gas can build up. You and your loved ones may be exposed to high levels of this gas every day. This type of regular, high level exposure to radon gas has been linked to lung cancer, which is the cause of death for millions of people each year.

 

As you can see, you need to be aware of this risk, and you need to take action if radon gas levels in your home are high. The good news is that you can easily use an at-home radon testing kit to determine if the level of radon gas in your home is at an unsafe level. Knowledge is instrumental in situations such as these, and you must act quickly to conduct testing so that you can determine if you need to take steps to cleanse your home of this gas if necessary.

There are both do-it-yourself methods and professional methods that can be used to eradicate this gas from your home. Something as simple as opening the windows on a regular basis to air out the home can be beneficial, but many homeowners who have high levels of this gas in their home opt for professional eradication methods. For example, a professional may install a ventilation system that draws the gas outside of the home. Even when a ventilation system has been installed in your home, you may still benefit from periodic radon testing.Radon gas can be impossible to detect in your home without using a testing kit. Exposure to this gas can have serious and even deadly consequences for you and your loved ones in the home. It is imperative that you take the first step to identify the presence of this gas and to move forward with eradication processes if you discover through testing that you have high levels of radon in your home.