You might have seen radon testing being offered as a part of a home inspection, but do you know why it is important? The reason is that Radon gas is very dangerous. In fact, Radon gas has been estimated to be the second greatest cause of lung cancer. Things aren’t made any easier by the fact that Radon gas can’t be seen or smelled, so you could be having it in your home right now and you wouldn’t even know about it.
The best way to find out if you should be concerned about radon gas is to have it tested. If the concentration in the air of your home is too high, you will need to take some steps to remediate the problem. The simplest solution would be to seal up cracks and holes in your basement floor and walls, but this is not always enough. It might be necessary to install a ventilation system that will safely funnel the gas away from your home.
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