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1.Soil: As radon is released from the ground, it can infiltrate your home through foundation cracks and gaps.
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2.Water: If you have a well, radon can enter your home through the water supply.
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3.Building Materials: Some construction materials, such as concrete and granite, can emit radon gas.
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Why Should You Test Your Home?
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Exposure to high levels of radon over an extended period can be harmful to your health. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, responsible for around 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year.
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Testing your home for radon is essential to ensure you and your family are not at risk. Doing so is pretty easy; the testing kits can be found in many retail stores, and you can even ask a professional (a home inspector) to test for radon.
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If you discover high levels of radon in your home, you can take steps to reduce it by sealing cracks and other openings, improving ventilation, and installing a radon mitigation system if necessary.
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3 Facts About Radon
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1.Test homes for radon in winter.Since doors and windows are sealed, the radon gas will be trapped inside, increasing the levels, and letting you know if your home is safe or unsafe.
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2.Radon levels are higher in basements.Since places like basements and cellars are closer to the ground, radon concentration is higher there; the gas can travel higher and vertically too, however, and can be found at varying levels throughout built structures.
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3.Radon levels can depend on the wind.It is a gas, so less wind equals more concentration of radon; other factors like seasons and distance from the primary source also change how much radon is found in different areas.
