A potential issue that most homeowners will have to deal with at some point or another is the possibility of high levels of radon gas. Radon gas is a naturally occurring gas that is both odorless and tasteless. It comes from the decay of radium elements within soil. High levels of radon gas can be harmful and while there is much to be learned about radon gas, its biggest health concern is the increased risk of lung cancer. Unfortunately, radon gas can emanate from the soil up through a home’s foundation and into the home itself. That’s why it is always a good idea to have Radon Testing in Chicago performed inside of your home periodically in order to ensure that radon gas levels are within acceptable parameters.
The process of radon testing is actually quite simple. A small device known as a CRM (continuous radon monitor) is placed inside various parts of the home and is left in its position for 48 hours. This will give an accurate reading of the levels of radon gas for an extended period of time within the home. This sort of service can be performed by dedicated radon gas testing companies or it can be performed by a Home Inspection company as well.
As stated earlier, there is an acceptable amount of radon gas that can be found inside a home. However, if radon gas is found in higher levels throughout a home, then radon abatement will have to be considered in order to make the home safe for dwelling. In many cases, exhaust systems can be placed inside your home, through the foundation and into the soil directly below your foundation running from the bottom of your home to your roof. With the help of dedicated fans, the radon gas can be pulled up through the foundation, through the exhaust tube and expelled out into the atmosphere where it will harmlessly dissipate. This will effectively lower the amount of radon gas that emanates from the soil under your home’s foundation.
With the danger of cancer that is present with higher levels of radon gas, you don’t want to ignore this problem. If your home is never been tested for radon gas, contact a company dedicated to Radon Testing in Chicago to have your home tested for higher levels of radon gas.
