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We can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, but it might be in your home. And it could give you lung cancer. Radon, a radioactive gas, enters your body when you breathe it in, and every time you do, it’s increasing your chances of lung cancer. It’s estimated that every year, radon in homes … Read more
Measuring the radon levels in your home is key to keeping everyone inside safe, and the only way to measure the levels is with a radon detector. What is an acceptable radon level can vary from one country or state to the next, and those acceptable levels will depend on the type of rocks and … Read more
The presence of radon in your home can be a serious health concern for you and your family. In Colorado, two geological phenomena put most of the state in the highest risk category for radon. One is sediment that was deposited by glaciers; the other is shale outcropping. Both are associated with high amounts of … Read more
Most of us have heard the phrase, “If you have lungs, you can get lung cancer.” Many of us also know the number one cause of lung cancer is cigarette smoke. Fewer people know about radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Fortunately, we are seeing more and more efforts encouraging radon … Read more
If there is a radioactive gas in your home, you definitely want to know if you’re being exposed to it. Radon is a dangerous, potentially deadly radioactive gas that can be affecting millions of people every single day. Radon can be found in the soil under our houses, where it can eventually seep into our … Read more
f you know a little bit about radon, you know that it can get into your home through cracks in the foundation of your home. Because of that, we are often asked if coating basement floors can help mitigate radon. Many people who ask this question aren’t sure if they have a radon problem or … Read more
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas you can’t see, feel taste, or smell. It’s produced when uranium, thorium, and radium break down in soil, rock, and water. It’s then released into the air. Radon gas leaves the soil and becomes part of the air and water. It can be in the air around you … Read more
Natural granite’s beauty lies in its vast array of colors and patterns, created from the presence of elements and minerals in the rock. Although granite countertops draw their beauty from the natural world, can they also contain naturally occurring radioactive elements? Elements, such as uranium and radium, break down over time and emit radon gas. … Read more
As you may have heard from us before, testing your home for radon is an extremely important action to take for your lung health. Radon being the second leading cause of lung cancer (second only to smoking) is something we should all be mindful of no matter where we reside. Once you have taken the … Read more
Radon levels are constantly changing – hourly, daily, and seasonal fluctuations are all common. If you have tested multiple times and received back differing results, don’t be too alarmed – this is common! There are many different factors contributing to radon levels, but essentially, changes in the air pressure inside and outside your home affect … Read more
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