A home should be a safe place where residents are protected from the harsh elements that occur in outdoor weather and temperatures. However, sometimes a home can be a dangerous place because of unseen and undetectable intruders that can cause serious health effects. Radon gas is one of these intruders that have gained notoriety in recent years. This is because it cannot be seen and is odorless. High concentrations of radon gas are sometimes found in homes and serious health complications are often attributed to these high levels of radon gas within the home. If your home is filled with radon gas, you need to be aware of the procedures required to clean up your in-home environment.

What Radon Is

Radon is a gas that is not detectable either by sight or smell. It is a radioactive gas that is found all over the earth’s atmosphere. Radon gas levels can be very dangerous if they are not dealt with and dispersed into the outer atmosphere. Outside, radon gas levels are so small that they do not pose any threat to humans. However, in indoor conditions, radon gas levels can get too high and too concentrated. These high levels of gas can cause severe side effects such as radiation poisoning or even death. Installing a radon detector in your home is a great way to prevent such harmful side effects from occurring. A radon gas detector will alert you and your family should the levels of radon gas in your home become too highly concentrated.

Causes for High Radon Levels in Your Home

There are many reasons why radon levels may be dangerously high in your home or apartment building. One trend that may be the culprit for the increased prevalence of high radon levels is the energy efficiency trend. While energy efficiency is a great way to save money, many builders are attempting to make homes so airtight that dangerous levels of radon gas cannot escape into the outer atmosphere. Instead, this radon gas builds up in the home causing serious and severe side effects.

Radon Mitigation In Your Home

If a home or building is discovered to have radon gas levels that are too high for safe living, radon mitigation may be required. Radon mitigation is any process that strips the atmosphere of radon gas and makes it safe to live in once again. There are several different processes that can aid in radon mitigation. Something as simple as opening a window and turning on a fan can be enough to remove radon gas levels from the home. However, sometimes more complicated equipment such as air scrubbers and air filters are required to remove high concentrations of radon gas. Often, a period of quarantine is required after radon mitigation has occurred to ensure that radon gas levels do not rise again after the air has been purified. It is recommended to contact us and we can test your home for any signs of radon. This can help ensure you have the best indoor air quality possible.