As we mentioned in part one of this dual blog post, there
are a lot of weather and seasonal related issues that occur with the colder
weather. This last part of our blog post will focus on the air circulation that
can have a negative effect involving radon gas.
Read on to learn more.
Less Air Circulation
Closed conditions in the home throughout
the winter may keep radon levels from diluting with fresh air. During the
summer, a certain level of dilution may happen when the windows are opened to
bring in fresh air. Throughout the winter, windows tend to be kept closed in
order to prevent cold air from coming in and warmer air from escaping. This
effect can trap radon in and allow its concentrations to build.
It’s important to have your home tested
on a regular basis in order to identify if levels of radon are high. And if so,
steps need to be taken to ensure radon mitigation takes place to keep you and
your family safe and healthy. Remember that taking preventative measures to
help your family, home, and/or business is key to preventing the negative
effects of radon taking over.
