Risks of Radon in your Home Near Harrisburg, Reading, Lancaster
Determining When A Home Needs A Radon Mitigation System
Radon can't be seen, tasted, or smelled. If you haven't tested for it, there is no way of knowing whether it exists in highly carcinogenic levels within your home.
Studies have estimated that the annual number for radon-related deaths in the United States is in the tens of thousands. The Surgeon General has issued a warning that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, second only to tobacco smoke. If you live in a smoking household with high radon levels, the risk level is much, much higher.
We can help homes in Reading, Harrisburg, Lancaster and areas nearby with radon mitigation and inspections. Call us today for a no obligation estimate in your area.
Where Does Radon Come From?
Radon is found naturally all over the world, including the U.S. It comes from the radioactive breakdown of uranium that's present in the soil, rock, water, gas, and building materials.
Human beings most commonly come in contact with it in the air and, to a lesser extent, in drinking water. It can be present in buildings of all types, particularly in residential buildings.
- Concrete slab cracks
- Spaces behind brick veneer walls that rest on uncapped hollow-brick foundation
- Pores & cracks in concrete blocks
- Floor-wall joints
- Exposed soil, as in a sump
- Weeping (drain) tile, if drained to an open sump system in a basement or crawl space
- Grout & mortar joints
- Loose fitting pipe penetrations
- Open tops of block walls
- Building materials such as some rocks
- Water (from some wells)
We Can Help You Control Radon In Your Home!
M. Webster Construction, Inc. can test for radon gas levels in your home! If it's discovered that the radon levels are above the recommended levels, our specialists can work with you to customize a radon mitigation system that will effectively address your issue.
Don't wait to make your home a healthier, safer place to live! If you live in Lebanon, Lititz, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Middletown, Manheim, Hummelstown or nearby, contact us today to schedule a radon test or receive a free radon mitigation system quote!
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