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Our Licensed Radon Company in Whitehall can provide you with Radon Testing and Mitigation Services.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the decay of uranium. It has no smell, no taste, and is colorless. This gas percolates through rock and sub-soil. As it escapes from the ground into a home, residents inhale the gas as they breathe. Radon particles become lodged in the lungs where, over time, it can cause lung cancer.
Whitehall, with an estimated population of 20,000, is located less than seven miles from Columbus, the state capital.
The city dates back to the mid-19th century when a gentleman named Robert Brotherton acquired a plot of land located between Alum and Big Walnut Creeks. Brotherton, originally from White Hall in England, named his 156 acres after his hometown.
A small farming community soon developed, as did “Ye Olde Whitehall Tavern.” The tavern became a popular overnight stop.
The name “Whitehall” was formally adopted in 1910, although at this time, the name still was unofficial. It was not until 1947 when the name Whitehall became official. At the same time, the land was sold to Abram Doney, whose son subdivided the land, selling it off in one-acre plots.
Three medical centers serve the people of Whitehall and the surrounding area. As the city is close to Columbus, residents have numerous specialty medical facilities at their disposal. The city employs full-time firefighters and a dedicated team of sworn police officers.
Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer, being second only to smoking. The Department of Health for the state of Ohio estimates that a full 50 percent of homes have levels of radon well above the action levels suggested by the EPA.
Ohio has a unique geology. As such, the risk associated with this dangerous gaseous material is higher. The state has been designated a “Zone 1” area, the highest risk-zone identified by the EPA.
The EPA suggests that nationwide, one in 15 homes has a higher than safe level of radon, which, technically, is 4pCi/L (picocuries per liter). A safe level is 2pCi/L or lower. In Ohio, all 92 counties are considerably greater than the safe level, with many counties reaching levels above 50pCi/L.
Regardless of whether they are built on a slab or have a basement, many Ohio homes may have a radon problem.
Radon causes lung cancer. In Ohio, this type of cancer is responsible for a full 30 percent of total cancer deaths. The death rate in Ohio due to lung cancer is 17 percent higher than the mortality rate in the rest of the country.
It can seep into any home, regardless of age, and it does it without any warning because it is odorless and cannot be seen. The only way for people to determine if their home has elevated radon levels is to test for it.
Radon is a naturally occurring gas. It is found in almost all soil in every state, and it migrates through the soil. Eventually, it reaches the surface, and it enters a home through the smallest cracks in the basement floor, the foundation, construction joints, gaps around service piping, and more.
There are no physical symptoms associated with radon exposure. Only after years do problems manifest themselves.
As radon is an invisible gas and has no odor or taste, how does a homeowner know he or she has a problem? If the test results indicate dangerous levels, what can be done about it? These are important questions that must be answered.
Everything starts with a test. Radon is found in every home in Ohio. However, the levels and the potential danger depend largely on the location of the home. The subsoil and rock under a house can and does vary from one area to another.
There are several different radon tests. Of the five available tests, two are available as a DIY kit, both of which are passive. Active tests are always conducted by professionals.
You may be vacillating between DIY and professional testing. DIY testing can indicate that there is a problem. In Ohio, with its elevated levels of the dangerous gas, the best option, which provides very accurate results, is professional testing.
DIY testing does not always result in accurate results. Furthermore, the homeowner must follow very specific instructions.
Professional testing is highly recommended. Remember, it is the safety of you and your family at stake. Professional equipment is far more sophisticated and provides more accurate results.
If the testing indicates the presence of dangerous levels of radon, Radon Eliminator can help develop and implement a compressive plan to resolve the problem.
If you performed a DIY test and the results came back indicating an elevated radon level, contact professionals. Invite a team of professionals to ensure your home is free from radon contamination. Radon Eliminator has professional equipment and is very aware of all mitigation techniques.
No two homes are the same. Every home requires a custom solution. As radon can enter a home through gaps and crevices in walls and floors, it is imperative that you hire a reputable radon elimination company, one that has the experience and skill to identify every high-risk point in the home.
The mitigation technique that is used depends a great deal on the foundation of the house. A house built on a full foundation requires a different approach than the mitigation approach used for a house built on a slab.
It is not only the house construction that must be taken into account. The water supply feeding the house may have an impact on the mitigation approach as well. Another factor that is considered is the age of the house and the radon gas level.
Radon Eliminator is the premier radon testing and mitigation company in Ohio. Feel free to schedule a home inspection and test.
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