Radon and Your Pets
RADON EFFECTS ON PETS Radon is a very real threat not only to people but also to pets. Radon exposure can actually be even more deadly for dogs and cats because they are in the home much longer throughout the day and night compared to their human companions. The decaying particles of radon gas can […]
Radon Map of Colorado
This is a map of radon levels in all the County’s in Colorado.
Why the Winter Affects Radon Levels
Cold weather in the winter affects radon levels. Cold weather increases the amount of warm air that is escaping from your house through vents or drafty windows. This escape of air causes a vacuum inside the home. If the air in your home is under negative pressure, radon gas can be pulled in from the […]
Where Can Radon Enter Your Home
The EPA lists the following ways that radon can get into buildings: Cracks in solid floors and walls Construction joints Gaps in suspended floors Gaps around service pipes Cavities inside walls The water supply Radon in Soil Radon gets into the indoor air primarily through pores and cracks in the soil under homes and other […]
Radon in Real estate
What information is available regarding radon and real estate transactions? The EPA publication Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon details several aspects related to radon testing during real estate transactions. You can find information on radon, the protocols for radon testing during real estate transactions, and guidance as to how to interpret your radon test results. […]
