Radon testing
High levels of radon intrusion are commonly found in homes located throughout the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Radon is a radioactive gas, and exposure to it can lead to lung cancer, and possibly even skin cancer. If your home is determined to have excessive levels of this noxious gas, radon mitigation strategies are needed to eliminate it and the serious health risk it poses for your family.
Naturally occurring uranium in the soil is one of the leading causes of radon gas buildup in this area; as the uranium breaks down, it releases the radon gas as a byproduct. Since radon gas cannot be detected by normal human senses, it is important that you have your house or office tested regularly to ensure that you and your family are protected.
If your new home is discovered to have unhealthy levels of radon, the most common approaches are active soil depressurization (ASD) which utilizes a radon mitigation suction fan to pull the gas out from below the foundation of the home. The radon fan is attached in-line with a PVC pipe system running from the foundation to the roof of the home. Once the radon gas is discharged outdoors, it becomes diluted by the outdoor air to levels that are not hazardous.
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