January is National Radon Action Month

Keep your home safe with radon testing & mitigation during National Radon Action Month

Due to the growing dangers of radon, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated January as National Radon Action Month. So, what is radon? Radon is a naturally occurring gas resulting from the decay of small amounts of uranium in the earth's crust. It has been classified as a carcinogen since 1988 by the EPA and is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers in the U.S. Every year 21,000 American lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon.

While certain areas are more at risk, radon has been found in every U.S. state and is not limited to basements. In homes without basements radon has been found in crawl spaces, first floors, and even second floors. Don't put your family at risk! Use this January to learn a bit more about radon, get your home tested, and/or install a radon mitigation system!

Protect your family with radon testing

Since radon is impossible to see with the naked eye and is completely odorless, you need specialized equipment to detect radon in your home. A qualified radon testing contractor, like one of our NRD dealers, can oblige.

Radon testing is a remarkably simple and painless three-step process:

1. Your contractor will meet with you to set up the continuous radon monitor, explain what you can do to make sure the process goes smoothly (closed house conditions, etc), and answer any questions you might have.
2. The radon monitor will track radon levels in your home for about 48 hours.
3. After about 48 hours your contractor will meet with you again to discuss the results and let you know if radon mitigation will be necessary.

It's as simple as that. Once these three steps are completed, you'll know that your home is safe or will know what you can do to make your home safe. January is a particularly great time to test for radon since radon levels tend to be higher in the winter.

Enjoy a safe home with radon mitigation

While any level of radon can be dangerous, the EPA specifically recommends installing a radon mitigation system if your home has radon levels at or above 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L). If you do have radon levels this high then there's no need to panic. A qualified radon mitigation contractor can install a radon mitigation system that will make radon almost nonexistent in your home.

The only key is to make sure you work with a certified radon contractor. We can help with that. As a leading network of radon contractors throughout North America, our authorized dealers are experienced and have gone through extensive training on properly installing radon mitigation systems. Whether you need radon testing or mitigation, contact us today to learn more and contact your local, certified radon experts.