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October is National Radon Action Month!
Q: What is radon?
A: Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals break down in rocks, soil and groundwater.
People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes.
Q: Is radon that bad?
A: There are no immediate symptoms from exposures to radon, but based on an updated Assessment of Risk for Radon in Homes, radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States. Smokers are at higher risk of developing radon-induced lung cancer.
Radon can be found in every state, including Montana. The geology of an area typically determines the concentrations of radon found.
See the Montana State information on Radon here: https://deq.mt.gov/energy/Programs/radon
Q: Will radon affect my pets?
A: Yes, radon can be dangerous to pets. Our pets often spend even more time in their homes than humans. This prolonged exposure is the alarming link between indoor environments and conditions like lung cancer in pets. Like humans, pets are susceptible to radon’s harmful effects, which can cause cellular damage and increase the risk of lung cancer.
Due to their size and metabolic rates, pets can inhale higher concentrations of radon per body weight compared to humans. This increased exposure can lead to several health complications over time. Learn more here.
Q: How does radon get into my home?
A: Any home may have a radon problem. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation.
Your home traps radon inside, where it can build up. his means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements.
Q: What is the debate on radon?
A: There is no debate about radon being a lung carcinogen in humans. All major national and international organizations that have examined the health risks of radon agree that it is a lung carcinogen.
The scientific community continues to conduct research to refine our understanding of the precise number of deaths attributable to radon. The National Academy of Sciences BEIR VI Report has estimated that radon causes about 15,000 to 22,000 lung cancer deaths annually based on their two-preferred models. Major scientific organizations continue to believe that approximately 12% of lung cancers annually in the United States are attributable to radon.
Some radon reduction systems can reduce radon levels in your home by up to 99 percent.
Q: How does it work?
A: Coming soon!
Q: How much will it cost?
A: Most homes can be fixed for about the same cost as other common home repairs. Your costs will vary depending on the size and design of your home and which radon reduction methods are needed.
Get an FREE estimate from RPS today! Contact us here.
Q: How will it look?
A: Radon Protection Services strives for a discreet system install. Most fans are about the size of a basketball. We treat every home as an individual, finding the best place to install the system so that you don't even notice it is there.
See some of our work below:
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Q: How much noise does it make?
A: A radon fan moves a lot of air per minute, so there is a noise factor. However, most clients do not even notice the sound of the fan.
If your radon fan is loud, it isn't working properly.
Q: Do I need to mitigate radon before selling my home?
A: Having a home with a radon system adds value to your home. In Montana, your radon levels are automatically testing in any home inspection. You can find this data on your inspection paperwork.
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