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What is Radon?
It is a colorless, odorless, and inert gas that is radioactive and that naturally occurs in the environment. It is found in trace amounts in the atmosphere. Outside of homes and buildings, radon will disperse rapidly and does not present any real health concerns. However, radon gas can become trapped inside, entering homes and buildings through cracks or holes in the foundation. Issues related to indoor radon can be managed and controlled using one of the methods mentioned above.
Health Effects of Radon
If there is radon in a home or business and people breathe it in for extended periods of time, it may increase their risk of lung cancer. Radon is the second top cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the EPA estimates that approximately 21K people pass away every year because of lung cancer related to radon exposure. The only thing that causes more lung cancer deaths than radon is smoking.
How Radon Enters a Home
Radon is produced as a byproduct of the natural decay of uranium. This is a substance that is found in virtually all types of soil. It will usually move up through the ground and into the air above. Once in the air, it can make its way into your home or building through cracks and any other holes present in the foundation. A home or building can trap the radon inside, which will cause it to build up. Any home can be dealing with a radon problem. This means homes of any age, homes with a sealed home envelope and those without one, and homes that do and do not have basements.
In some cases, radon can enter your home if you use well water. In a very small number of homes, the building materials that were used may give off some radon, too.
Prevalence of Radon in Colorado
Even though many people are aware of the potential dangers related to carbon monoxide poisoning, there is another type of invisible threat that is actually more deadly – radon gas. Residents of Colorado, particularly, need to be aware of this threat, as this state has the seventh highest radon readings in the entire U.S.
According to information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, one of the reasons that the radon levels are so high in Colorado is because it is considered a “highly mineralized state.” There are many granite deposits, and the geological composition of locations throughout the state include significant amounts of uranium. All these natural mineral formations create the ideal breeding ground for radon gas.
EPA Radon Level Recommendations
According to the EPA, the safety guideline standard for radon gas concentration is just 4.0 pCi/L. Currently, up to 95% of all counties in the state of Colorado exceed this amount. The Environmental Protection Agency has also estimated that about one in every 15 homes across the U.S. is dealing with an increased radon level. With this in mind, it is clear that the radon risk that is present and threatening Coloradans is much higher than the typical American.
Now is the time to take action to try to mitigate the problem present in your home or building related to radon. You can call our team, speak with one of our professional technicians, and begin the testing and mitigation process. We are dedicated to providing quality services and excellent customer service to ensure your home is safe and that the radon levels are brought to safe rates to prevent issues and health problems that may occur otherwise.
How much does radon mitigation cost?
Radon remediation ranges in cost based on your unique circumstances, but generally speaking, an active system can be installed in a single family home for $900 to $1200. Our team of professionals take care to help you choose the best solution for your needs, which means designing a system that will effectively lower your in-home radon levels without charging you for features or capacity that you won't use. Our team strives to use quality, built-to-last products and smart design decisions to get the most efficient, and cost-efficient, system for you and your family. Contact us today for a quick conversation, or a formal quote. We look forward to speaking with you!
It is a colorless, odorless, and inert gas that is radioactive and that naturally occurs in the environment. It is found in trace amounts in the atmosphere. Outside of homes and buildings, radon will disperse rapidly and does not present any real health concerns. However, radon gas can become trapped inside, entering homes and buildings through cracks or holes in the foundation. Issues related to indoor radon can be managed and controlled using one of the methods mentioned above.
Health Effects of Radon
If there is radon in a home or business and people breathe it in for extended periods of time, it may increase their risk of lung cancer. Radon is the second top cause of lung cancer in the U.S. and the EPA estimates that approximately 21K people pass away every year because of lung cancer related to radon exposure. The only thing that causes more lung cancer deaths than radon is smoking.
How Radon Enters a Home
Radon is produced as a byproduct of the natural decay of uranium. This is a substance that is found in virtually all types of soil. It will usually move up through the ground and into the air above. Once in the air, it can make its way into your home or building through cracks and any other holes present in the foundation. A home or building can trap the radon inside, which will cause it to build up. Any home can be dealing with a radon problem. This means homes of any age, homes with a sealed home envelope and those without one, and homes that do and do not have basements.
In some cases, radon can enter your home if you use well water. In a very small number of homes, the building materials that were used may give off some radon, too.
Prevalence of Radon in Colorado
Even though many people are aware of the potential dangers related to carbon monoxide poisoning, there is another type of invisible threat that is actually more deadly – radon gas. Residents of Colorado, particularly, need to be aware of this threat, as this state has the seventh highest radon readings in the entire U.S.
According to information from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, one of the reasons that the radon levels are so high in Colorado is because it is considered a “highly mineralized state.” There are many granite deposits, and the geological composition of locations throughout the state include significant amounts of uranium. All these natural mineral formations create the ideal breeding ground for radon gas.
EPA Radon Level Recommendations
According to the EPA, the safety guideline standard for radon gas concentration is just 4.0 pCi/L. Currently, up to 95% of all counties in the state of Colorado exceed this amount. The Environmental Protection Agency has also estimated that about one in every 15 homes across the U.S. is dealing with an increased radon level. With this in mind, it is clear that the radon risk that is present and threatening Coloradans is much higher than the typical American.
Now is the time to take action to try to mitigate the problem present in your home or building related to radon. You can call our team, speak with one of our professional technicians, and begin the testing and mitigation process. We are dedicated to providing quality services and excellent customer service to ensure your home is safe and that the radon levels are brought to safe rates to prevent issues and health problems that may occur otherwise.
How much does radon mitigation cost?
Radon remediation ranges in cost based on your unique circumstances, but generally speaking, an active system can be installed in a single family home for $900 to $1200. Our team of professionals take care to help you choose the best solution for your needs, which means designing a system that will effectively lower your in-home radon levels without charging you for features or capacity that you won't use. Our team strives to use quality, built-to-last products and smart design decisions to get the most efficient, and cost-efficient, system for you and your family. Contact us today for a quick conversation, or a formal quote. We look forward to speaking with you!
