Radon Isn't a New Fad, It's Old as Dirt

Radon is older than your great gramps!

I tend to notify my family and friends when I learn something new at work, and just last week I thought I'd shoot my dad an email about radon. Prior to working with National Radon Defense, I don't think I ever heard or truly acknowledged radon.

Since it was news to me, I'd figured it must be news to everyone else. I didn't want to think about it, but it was just the new fad or bandwagon for businesses to jump on to convince people of the newest problem.

I'm happy to announce that radon is not a new fad. It's as old as dirt-- and it's not going anywhere. But, with the new forms of media and the influence of radon experts, the knowledge is finally spreading.

Unfortunately, this gas means serious business, but there are experts who have known about its intentions and been devising the best solutions to rid homes of high radon levels. That's exactly what we do here at National Radon Defense.

Here's a quick story. My father responded to my radon email. He still owns and lives in the home I grew up in and it's been radon-free ever since the home was built some thirty years ago. My father said that he has checkups done on the system to be sure it's working properly. He even said I used to scan the walls when I was a child trying to locate leaks. One way anyone can check for leaks in pipes or joints is by lighting a match and holding it near the pipe or joint. If the flame gets sucked in or blown away, then you've found a leak and radon could enter your home. (This isn't the safest method, and a smoke pencil will safely show you the same.)

Radon isn't the new-found thing that causes cancer, it's always been around. Since it's naturally occurring within the decaying uranium in soil, it's likely to be sticking around for some time. We at National Radon Defense want to help your home stay radon-free. Contact us today and we'll answer your questions and inspect your home to make any necessary repairs to keep out the radon and keep in the pure air.

It surely can be a difficult and scary topic, but the stories can become far more pleasant when radon reduction systems are utilized, and knowledge is obtained. As I recently experienced with my father. If you're considering radon mitigation and would like more information, contact National Radon Defense today!