Radon Gas FAQ PT 1

You can’t see it; you can’t hear it; and you can’t smell it. And it could be in your home or office, causing damage to those inside. It’s radon gas. Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. Breathing it in can cause lung problems and potentially cancer. It is estimated that radon gas causes thousands of deaths each year. This article will cover three of the most commonly asked questions about radon gas.

Where Does Radon Gas Come From?

Radon comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. As it is produced, it moves up through the ground and into the air. It gets into homes through cracks in the foundation.

Can I Test for It Myself?

Home test kits can be purchased online or at your nearest hardware store. They are simple and easy to use. Or if you’d rather you can call a professional home inspector who offers radon testing. This is more reliable but also more costly as it can be up to $300 depending on where you live.

Since radon gas can peak many questions, we will continue this blog post in a part two form! And, if you ever have any questions about radon gas, mitigation and exposure stop over to our website to learn more! 

As a business owner the last thing you want to worry about is an invisible gas creeping into your store or business where customers and employees visit every day. No one wants to be part of the reason that someone gets lung cancer but, regardless of where you live or where your business is, you need to have radon gas testing completed to determine if you and other people are being exposed to this dangerous and toxic gas.

The allowable amount by the EPA is 4.0 pCi/L; any amount higher than that should have a mitigation system installed. If the radon gas exposure levels are at 4.0 pCi/L or lower, it’s advised to have an air purification system installed for safety’s sake. We offer radon mitigation, a process that reduces radon concentrations, in order to keep your home or business safe from this dangerous gas.

Radon is a toxic gas and is the number-one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers. Radon gas is also radioactive, not visible to the human eye, and it cannot be smelled or tasted.

Each year more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer. Breathing radon gas is more of a health risk than drinking water that contains radon however, both scenarios should be addressed properly. Radon gas has a higher health risk for children than adults, so radon testing is especially important if your business works with children.

For more information and pricing, visit S.W.A.T. Environmental to get your home or business tested for radon gas and reduce your exposure.

The Home’s Silent Killers PT. 2

In our previous post, we talked about the common silent killers that can be lurking around our homes. However, what about the one that does not get that much exposure? Like the silent killer of radon gas.

Radon

Radon is a gas that comes from the soil underneath your home. It moves through cracks in the foundation and seeps into the home. It has no odor and no color and there for is un-detectable without proper testing. Exposure can lead to many dangerous side effects such as lung cancer. Call a professional regularly or use a home test kit to check your home for radon. If your home tests positive for radon, call a radon removal service.

It is always advisable to know about your home. What’s in it, how it works, and most importantly, what can go wrong. Unfortunately, many of these are not easy to spot. Make sure to test regularly for these dangers in order to keep your home safe. Because as we have mentioned before, this is an odorless, clear gas that can only be detected with radon testing kits and experts. If you think your home or business may have be exposed to radon gas, give us a call today to make sure you are protecting your loved ones!  

The Home’s Silent Killers PT. 1

Home is where the heart is, and nobody wants an unhealthy heart. Your home could contain airborne dangers that you can’t notice with any of your senses. This article will cover a few dangers that are hard to notice if you are not looking.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous gas that kills around 4 thousand people in their homes each year. It is colorless and odorless. It is produced when fuels in furnaces, fireplaces, and gas stoves aren’t properly able to filter outside. It can quickly fill a home, and the lungs of everyone in it. A carbon monoxide tester is the only way to find this gas, so it is highly recommended that you have one installed in your home if you do not already.

Gas Leaks

Gas leaking from stoves, ovens, and heaters can lead to dangerous explosions and the inability to breathe. Gas does have an odor, so get out of your home if you smell a gas-like smell. If you have time, it is advisable to open windows and shut off gas lines before getting help.

In our next post, we will be talking about the most uncommonly known silent killer, radon gas. 

Homeowners at Risk of Lung Cancer Due to Radon Exposure

As a prospective homeowner, it’s easy to be excited to move into that house you’ve been negotiating for, but there’s something to be careful of. Some homes have been infiltrated with radon gas. Before closing on your house ask for it to be tested for radon gas so you know your home is safe to live in before moving in. If you’ve already bought your home and have settled in, it’s a good idea to still have your home tested for radon. This is a very toxic gas that is the number-one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and second leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. This gas is radioactive, it is not visible to the human eye, and cannot be smelled or tasted.

If you smoke and are exposed to radon gas, the risk of lung cancer is approximately 6  to 11 times greater than that of just smoking only. Over 20,000 people are killed each year from lung cancer caused by radon gas exposure.

Radon is the only gas that under normal conditions has radioactive isotopes. Some homes have reached radon gas exposure levels equal to smoking over 130 packs of cigarettes per day. Radon can seep into the home’s foundation, or leak into the water supply. No matter how it gets in though, radon testing can figure out if you are at risk.No one knows how much exposure is too much but it has been established by the EPA that 4pCi/L is a dangerous level.

We provide a process called radon mitigation, which reduces radon gas concentrations and can make your home safe for your family. Call us today to get your home tested for radon and keep your family safe from this dangerous gas. 

Don’t Panic With Radon, Call SWAT-Radon To Help With Radon Reduction.

When you find out that your home has been detected of radon, do not panic, that is key. While radon is an odorless and colorless substance, it is something that cannot be messed with. If you think you’re home has been exposed of radon, the first thing to do is to get your home checked. At SWAT-Radon, we will be happy to conduct testing for you and to help with radon reduction.

Radon, which enters the homes through various reasons, is something that can have life threating consequences when it is not properly diagnosed. In more recent news, a nonsmoker woman believes that over exposed to radon has caused her lung cancer. Radon is making the news more frequently, this substance has similar effects to carbon monoxide, and due to those similarities it is a reason that it can go undetected.

Do not live in panic; take the preventive steps to ensure your family’s safety. There are easy steps to take to check your home for radon; it can be as easy as 1-2-3. Call us today for a quote on radon reduction in your home! 

Radon Mitigation in Commercial Settings

While our previous posts mostly focused on radon in homes, it should be clear that radon can bear an issue in any setting. The detection of radon in a commercial setting can be just as common. Since radon is a colorless and odorless substance, it can be hard to properly diagnose if you are not equipped with the right tools. At SWAT we offer commercial radon mitigation, ideal for any large space you need properly rid of radon.

While the similarities are the same with radon mitigation from a home, the processes is rather simple. However, since there is a clear distinction from your home to your business, there are obstacles that have to be tackled in order for radon to be properly omitted. Some of these obstacles include things like the seriousness of the exposure, local and state laws with employees being present, and also the temporary closing of your business. We work hard so that can get your business free of radon as well as not disturbing your business or employees. Call us today at 1-800-667-2366 to get a quote!