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Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon Click on this link to go to the EPA’s website

certaintyinspections — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 18:31:59 +0000

http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html

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Understanding My Radon Gas Test Results

certaintyinspections — Sat, 07 May 2011 18:13:00 +0000

There are Two General Ways to Test for Radon:

SHORT-TERM TESTING:

The quickest way to test is with short-term tests. Short-term tests remain in your home for two days to 90 days, depending on the device. “Charcoal canisters,” “alpha track,” “electret ion chamber,” “continuous monitors,” and “charcoal liquid scintillation” detectors are most commonly used for short-term testing. Because radon levels tend to vary from day to day and season to season, a short-term test is less likely than a long-term test to tell you your year-round average radon level. If you need results quickly, however, a short-term test followed by a second short-term test may be used to decide whether to fix your home.

How To Use a Test Kit:

Testing is easy and should only take a few minutes of your time.

If you are doing a short-term test, close your windows and outside doors and keep them closed as much as possible during the test. Heating and air-conditioning system fans that re-circulate air may be operated. Do not operate fans or other machines which bring in air from outside. Fans that are part of a radon-reduction system or small exhaust fans operating only for short periods of time may run during the test. If you are doing a short-term test lasting just 2 or 3 days, be sure to close your windows and outside doors at least 12 hours before beginning the test, too.

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Indiana Radon Map

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:01:51 +0000

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The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey have evaluated the radon potential in the U.S. and have developed this map to assist National, State, and local organizations to target their resources and to assist building code officials in deciding whether radon-resistant features are applicable in new construction.. All homes should be tested regardless of geographic location. The map assigns each of the 3,141 counties in the U.S. to one of three zones based on radon potential. Each zone designation reflects the average short-term radon measurement that can be expected to be measured in a building without the implementation of radon control methods. The radon zone designation of the highest priority is Zone 1.

RED	Zone 1	Highest Potential (greater than 4 pCi/L)
ORANGE	Zone 2	Moderate Potential (from 2 to 4 pCi/L)
YELLOW	Zone 3	Low Potential (less than 2 pCi/L)

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Health Effects Of Radon

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:32:38 +0000

Many Indiana counties at the EPA highest level and all of Indiana is at risk for deadly radon gas.

All of Southern Indiana & Northern Kentucky including Louisville is in a moderate to hot zone for radon gas.

“Indoor radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the country with an estimated 21,000 annual radon-related lung cancer deaths,

Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over the United States. It comes from the natural breakdown of uranium and typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation.

Any home can have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements. In fact, you and your family are most likely to get your greatest radiation exposure at home. That is where you spend most of your time.

Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend all homes be tested for radon.

Do not rely on radon test results taken in other homes in the neighborhood to estimate the radon level in your home. Homes which are next to each other can have different radon levels. Testing is the only way to find out what your home’s radon level is.

If Your Home Has Not Yet Been Tested for Radon…Have a test taken as soon as possible. The radon test result is important information about your home’s radon level. Some states require radon measurement testers to follow a specific testing protocol. Protect yourself by hiring a qualified individual or company to test your home today.

Radon is fixed very easily!Radon can typically be fixed in one day for a cost of $800-$1200.

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Radon In Granite?

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:31:29 +0000

One common and potentially dangerous health risk inside buildings has recently been found in high levels in granite finishes. This popular counter top choice has become suspect as an emitter of radiation and high contents of radon gas inside the home. Recent radon testing has revealed that in addition to potential radon exposure though foundations or water, uranium in granite finishes is releasing radon as it breaks down after installation in the home. Recent test by home inspectors are revealing higher levels of radon in homes and some are several times above the normal level. With increased sales volume and variety, there have been more reports of “hot” or hazardous counter tops, particularly among the more exotic and striated varieties from Brazil and Namibia. With increased regularity in recent months, the Environmental Protection agency has been receiving calls from radon inspectors as well as concerned homeowners about granite counter tops with radiation. Although many radon levels in homes are coming back high, the EPA has not confirmed that all granite tops have high levels of radon. What the EPA is suggesting, is to have your home tested for radon and if levels test higher than 4 picocuries per liter of air than have your home fixed and eliminate your danger of radon gas.

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