Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas emitted from uranium, a naturally occurring mineral in rocks and soil. Normally, radon rises up through the soil and dissipates in the air outside. Radon becomes a concern, however, when it seeps through openings such as cracks, loose fitting pipes, sump pits, dirt floors, slab joints or block walls and accumulates in the home. Testing for radon is the only method to know your exposure. Read our article The Importance of Radon Testing.
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George founded Scott Home Inspection in 2006, and has grown the business into a multi-inspector firm serving the Colorado Front Range, from Fort Collins down to Colorado Springs. As an ASHI Certified Home Inspector and Certified Energy Rater, George is an excellent resource to help with inspection and energy-related requirements.
A helpful resource for anyone seeking to understand the significance of radon testing in maintaining a safe living environment.
Radon is all around us. You’re probably breathing it in every day, So this is a serious problem and we need to conduct radon testing to avoid health risks. So, don’t make radon gas a small thing in home inspection.
I prefer placing inside the house radon mitigation pipe, and it should be in interior installation because I don’t like to see lines outside my house, while if I remember it just inside, I could still cover it with another division or design. We recently purchased a home here in New Milford, CT. I want it tested for radon gases to ensure we are not exposed to dangerous gases.
Thank you for explaining that radon is a radioactive gas that’s colorless and can seep through openings like cracks and sump puts. My brother’s house is in need for a radon home inspection after reported incidents of possible exposure to this gas. I hope that they do it as soon as possible since it can pose a lot of danger if they delay it.