We know that radioactive radon in our homes can be dangerous, and even deadly. We’ve made strides in the detection and mitigation processes of dealing with the radon, and continue to do so every day. We think that we’ve got our minds wrapped around the whole radon ordeal, but do we really? How much do…
Radon is a tasteless, odorless, invisible gas that seeps into your home. How much do we actually know about radon, past the fact that it is an element on the periodic table and that it can cause cancer? according to the EPA, the American Medical Association and the Surgeon General of the United States. Homes…
For homeowners who have had a basement waterproofing system installed that includes the installation of drain tile under the basement floor around the perimeter of the basement, you need to consider the following. Installation of the drain tile for most homes will require sections of the concrete basement floor be removed before the drain tile…
For decades, the Lung Association, Amercian Cancer Society and EPA have worked with nonprofits, industry and other government agencies to educate the public about radon, and encourage people to reduce radon risk. Despite this public awareness, elevated radon is still a serious challenge in an estimated 1 in 15 homes across the United States. And,…