The Top 6 Radon Myths

Think you know what you need to know already about radon

? Read on because you'll probably still learn something new!

1. Radon is the same everywhere: False

Some people believe that if they have a high or low radon reading, then their next door neighbor probably has the same radon level. This is not the case as each building is different in each and every town across the country. Buildings are all built differently and on different foundations so their radon reading are all... you guessed it... different!

2. Radon isn't real: False

Scientists have determined that radon is very real. In fact it is the #2 cause of lung cancer in the U.S. According to the EPA radon gas kills more people than drunk driving, drownings or house fires. Those are a lot of unnecessary deaths for something so preventable.

3. New homes shouldn't have a problem: False

Just because a home has been constructed in the past few years, does not mean you're exempt from radon issues. In fact, the way homes are now constructed opens the door (almost literally!) for radon to come into your home, should your soil have high levels to begin with. So get your home tested, even if it's a newly constructed home.

4. I don't spend much time in my basement so I'm safe: False

Each home has something called the "stack effect." This means that air starts from the ground, works its way into the crawl space or basement. Then it warms up and travels up into your home, eventually leaving by way of the attic. We all know that hot air rises so it makes sense, doesn't it?

The issue with this is that if your home's soil has high radon content, the gas is moving up into your home with the rest of the air. Meaning that you're breathing in radon whether you know it or not. Trace amounts of the gas are OK but if levels are too high, that's when it can be problematic and cancer-causing.

5. My carbon monoxide detector will tell me if I have a problem: False

Carbon monoxide detectors tell if you have CO2. They will not tell if you have other types of gas in abundance. You need a Rn monitor to test for radon gas. If you purchase a do-it-yourself kit, be sure to follow the instructions exactly to ensure you get accurate results. When in doubt, hire a professional to get best possible results.

6. The problem can't be fixed: False

Radon gas problems can be fixed pretty quickly and they don't always cost a lot either. A specialist can usually come in, diagnose the problem and provide a quick solution. Even if the solution is a more involved one, you can rest assured that you will no longer have a high amount of gas in your home environment.

by: John Smith

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