How often is indoor radon a problem?
Nearly one out of every 15 homes has a radon level EPA considers to be elevated. How does radon get into a building? Most indoor radon comes into the building from the soil or rock beneath it. Radon and other gases rise through the soil and get trapped under the building. The trapped gases build up pressure. Air pressure inside homes is usually lower than the pressure in the soil. Therefore, the higher pressure under the building forces gases though floors and walls and into the building. Most of the gas moves through cracks and other openings. Once inside, the radon can become trapped and concentrated. How do you test for Radon? Our technicians will come out to your home and perform an initial survey before setting the continuous monitoring machine. The technicians will explain the easy to follow protocols that accompany the test. After performing the initial inspection the technician will then place the machine and set it.
Nearly one out of every 15 homes has a radon level the EPA considers to be elevated—4 pCi/L or greater. The U.S. average radon-in-air level in single family homes is 1.3 pCi/L. Because most people spend as much as 90 percent of their time indoors, indoor exposure to radon is an important concern.
Nearly one out of every 15 Georgia homes has a radon level the EPA considers to be elevated—4 pCi/L or greater. Also, higher levels are more frequently found in North Georgia. The U.S. average radon-in-air level in single family homes is 1.3 pCi/L. Because most people spend as much as 90 percent of their time indoors, indoor exposure to radon in tighter efficient newer homes is an important concern.
