There are many dangers that can affect a home over time. One such danger is radon gas, a problem that many people have not even heard of. Radon in your home can come from radon gas which forms when naturally occurring uranium breaks down underground and heads toward the surface. If testing for radon reveals high enough levels of radon in your home, then it is important to take action. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. The best way to protect your home from radon gas…
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Radon is a dangerous gas undetectable to the unaided eye and nose. It’s of growing concern as we have begun to better understand the role that radon in your home plays in lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General estimate that radon causes about 20,000 lung cancer deaths every year. In fact, it’s the second leading cause of cancer in America. If you’re concerned about radon in your home, and you should be, here’s everything you need to know about to detect it and get rid of it. What is Radon? It’s a radioactive gas…