What is Radon Gas
Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that you cannot see, and has no odor or taste. According to the Surgeon General, it’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the USA. Radon gas is found in homes all over the country. The EPA recommends that everyone knows what the indoor radon level is in a home they are considering buying . Remember to ask the seller for their radon test results. If the home has a radon-reduction system, ask the seller for information they have about the system. And, if the house hasn’t been tested, you should definitely have a test ordered. If you are having a home built, there are some things that can be incorporated into the home during construction to reduce the radon levels. If you are considering buying a home, you may want to accept an earlier test result from the seller, or you can ask the seller for a new test to be conducted by a qualified radon tester. Before you accept the seller’s test results, make sure to consider the follo...