If you are a Colorado resident, you are likely aware of the dangerous, radioactive gas, radon. It is prevalent in many CO regions, and prolonged exposure to it can cause serious health issues. Radon mitigation systems are the best way to keep toxic levels of radon to a minimum in the residential setting. That's [...]
Starting on July 1, 2022, Colorado's new radon law took effect. According to this law, titled HB21-1195, "an individual is prohibited from practicing as a radon measurement professional or radon mitigation professional unless the individual is licensed by the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies." This is [...]
Radon is linked to over 20,000 deaths across the country each year. In fact, radon in Colorado is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. For an element that is odorless, colorless and tasteless, these are significant statistics. Almost 50% of homes in Colorado are above the EPA’s “safe levels” of radon in [...]
What is radon gas? What is radon gas? Radon gas is toxic and is derived from naturally decaying uranium in the soil. In a home, it can only be detected with radon testing equipment. Considered to be carcinogenic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and a leading cause of lung cancer, it is advisable to test for [...]
A question we often get as home inspectors in Colorado is what items are needed for radon mitigation system maintenance. In this post we'll cover general visual inspection and maintenance tips you can do as a homeowner to check and maintain your radon system. Before we get to the maintenance steps, let's first take a [...]
Having performed over 5000+ radon tests on homes over the years, we have heard every possible radon frequently asked questions from home buyers and home owners. Testing for radon in Colorado is extremely important, whether buying a home or as a home owner. With radon gas being the #2 cause of lung cancer, and the [...]
Scott Home Inspection also offers Radon Testing, in addition to general home inspections. 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 [...]
