LOGOS HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC - INDIAN LAND, SC
RADON IS RADIOACTIVE GAS
Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, invisible radioactive gas which comes from the breakdown of naturally-occurring radioactive elements (such as uranium, radium, and thorium) in rocks, soil, and groundwater. The gas moves up through the soil to the surface, where it can enter homes.
HOW DOES RADON ENTER HOMES?
Radon gas enters the home through the slab, basement, or crawl space. Pressure differences between the inside and outside of your home, your home creates a vacuum (from warm air rising and other natural effects) that pulls radon through foundation cracks and other openings into living spaces from the soil. Furnace & air conditioning systems can distribute the air throughout the entire house.
WHY SHOULD YOU TEST FOR RADON?
Radon has been found in homes all over the United States. Nearly one out of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have an elevated radon level (4 pCi/L or more). You cannot predict radon levels based on state, local, and neighborhood radon measurements. 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 indoor radon levels. Testing is the only way to find out what your home’s radon level is. EPA recommends if you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon.
EXPOSURE TO RADON & LUNG CANCER
Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers according to EPA estimates. Overall, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year.
HOW THE RADON TEST IS CONDUCTED
- To get the most accurate results, it’s best to have your home tested for radon by a professional. A qualified inspector knows exactly where to place the radon device to get the best results, and is able to inspect the rest of your home for problem spots where radon can seep in.
- The test is conducted using professional-grade Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM), which is a digital radon monitor that has been approved by EPA & NRPP for use in professional settings, such as during radon testing conducted during real estate purchases.
- The Continuous Radon Tests are conducted using these devices that measure the concentration of radon over a period of time, typically 48 hours. Professional inspectors will place the device(s) in the home strategically, based on the home configuration. The inspector collects the device after 48 hours, and subsequently provides a report based on the measurements taken by these expensive and relatively sophisticated devices.
RADON MAP
- Radon sensors from around the world show live radon data, broken down by location and anonymized. See yearly, monthly and approximate risk calculations in this easy-to-use, interactive map.
- Press any square for detailed information regarding that location.