Protect Yourself and Your Family 

Most people are exposed to a certain amount of radiation every day, the majority of which comes from natural sources such as Radon Gas. In this post you will learn a little bit more about Radon and how to protect yourself and your family from Radon Gas.

Radon is naturally created from the decay of radioactive elements, such as uranium, which can be found in soil and rock throughout the world. Radon gas is very prevalent in areas with large levels of granite and is released through natural half-life decay into underground water and air. 

Radon can enter your home in a plethora of different ways. Read our blog post: "Can Radon Enter My Home Through a Sump Pump?" 

Get Radon Testing Before Selling Your Home 

Buying or selling a home is a significant undertaking that involves numerous considerations, and one crucial aspect that should never be overlooked is testing for radon.

A colorless and odorless radioactive gas, an elevated radon level in a home can pose serious health risks. 

Whether you're a prospective buyer or seller, understanding the importance of radon testing is essential for ensuring a safe and healthy living environment and protecting your property value.

If you are in the process of selling a home, having a radon test performed could make or break the sale of your house.

Radon gas is prominent in many homes throughout Ohio due to the climate and the soil underneath the foundation of most homes.

If the radon levels in your home have never been checked, you could be trying to sell a home with the presence of radon gas. 

Can Radon Gas Levels Change Over Time?

Even the lowest radon levels within your home are technically not safe, but it is surely nothing to panic over. Although, it does beg the question, can those minuscule levels significantly increase with time? For example, many people wonder, as the earth and soil under house changes with time can it produce higher levels of radioactive gas, or as my house ages can it absorb more radon?

If radon levels can change over time, should you test more frequently? Read our blog post: “How Often Should I Test for Radon?”

What Changes Over Time

People often as the question "how often should I have my home tested for radon?" Look at it this way, many people go to the dentist twice a year, have their oil changed in their car a few times a year, and follow up with their doctors appointments.

We do not just do these things one time and think that is enough. Things change over time as we are all aware, and the same goes for radon gas. However, many people do not realize this and believe that checking it one time is enough.

Wondering what exactly is a safe level of radon gas? Read our blog post: "What is a Safe Level of Radon Gas?"  

Radon Levels Are Elevated In The Winter 

Radon Gas is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas that is naturally produced by the decay of radioactive elements, such as thorium and uranium. Radon is released into the air by soil and rocks, and it is very prevalent in areas with large amounts of granite. When Radon breaks down, it attaches to dust and other airborne particles that can be absorbed through our lungs. This radioactive element damages the DNA inside our body's cells. 

Radon Gas moves naturally through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. When Radon Gas enter your home, it becomes trapped and starts to accumulate if not properly ventilated. 

Homes with no Radon issues are more attractive to potential buyers

Radon can be a serious problem when your are trying to sell your home.

Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless radioactive gas that is naturally created from decay of radioactive elements such as, uranium. Through the decay, radon gas is released into the air, underground water and surface water.

Radon Gas attaches itself to dust and other airborne particles that we ingest through our lungs.

Long-term radon gas exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States and the leading cause among nonsmokers.

The following is a breakdown of how radon exposure poses health risks, including the risk of lung cancer:

Radon releases a type of radiation known as particle radiation.

After breathing radon, particle radiation damages the DNA in cells in the lung tissue.

The damage to our lungs is so significant that the body's natural repair processes are unable to deal with it effectively.

This results in potentially damaging genetic alterations, increasing the likelihood of those lung cells becoming cancerous. The more radon we are exposed to, the more mutations occur and the greater our risk of developing lung cancer.

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