Home Improvement
Radon Treatment for Homes

For the last several years, the public has been inundated with information about radon and its connection to lung cancer. It was first discovered in the mid-nineties and has been linked to numerous types of cancers including bladder and colorectal cancer, lymphoma, and gastrointestinal (PGi) cancer.
Although much has been learned about radon and its connection to health issues, the main cause of lung cancer is still unknown. The threat of lung cancer is one of the reasons why radon mitigation is necessary in homes.
Radon Mitigation
- Currently, there are over 150 different methods for radon mitigation, including passive and active procedures. Active radon mitigation involves sealing cracks and holes in the house or building through cement, caulk, or vinyl. Currently, most homeowners have only one option, to do these themselves. Unfortunately, it is not a fast or easy process and can be very expensive. If you would rather work with professionals and save money, here are some tips from the Radon Reduction Institute about radon mitigation. To learn more, please visit their website listed below.
- If your property has already had a radon test performed, the radon treatment team will determine how much radon is present in your home and advise you on the proper radon treatment protocol. During a radon test, the technicians will check for the levels of radon in your home; they will also check for other contaminants, such as radon and lead, in the area. They will then give you an estimate of how much it would cost to perform radon mitigation.
- In order for radon mitigation to be effective, the proper levels of radon should never be detected. This can be accomplished by sealing cracks and holes in your home with caulk, cement, or vinyl. If the radon level is detected, however, the radon treatment team will perform testing to determine the concentration and determine what the best course of action will be. Some radon detectors are sold as part of kits, while others are available for rent. Kits and rental equipment are often combined to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.
- Radon abatement is not only performed by trained professionals. The EPA has established regulations for radon treatment that must be followed. These guidelines were established through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Emissions Reduction Act. The EPA believes these regulations are necessary to protect the public’s health and has ordered local environmental agencies to adopt and enforce these regulations. The National Economic Commission also has placed certain requirements on states and local entities in an effort to control excessive regulatory burdens and ensure government compliance.
Conclusion
If your property has been tested and found to contain excessive radon, you may want to look into treating radon, either through an indoor radon mitigation system or through a radon removal company. Both mitigation options can significantly reduce your residential and commercial indoor radon levels.
You will also be doing your part to help improve the community’s quality of life. The cost of radon mitigation varies from state to state, but the cost of a mitigation system should be compared to the cost of removing it.