by Atlantic Radon | Dec 27, 2022 | Radon Mitigation
Radon levels are higher in spaces closer to the ground. It is not uncommon for high levels of radioactive gas on your first floor. Additionally, radon can be present in high amounts in basements and crawlspaces. As a result, you need to focus on these spaces to...
by Atlantic Radon | Dec 20, 2022 | Radon Mitigation
Radon is responsible for several lung cancer deaths in the US. It is the number one cause for lung cancer in people who don’t smoke, according to the EPA. The radioactive gas ranks second after smoking as the cause of lung cancer. Radon is present in most...
by Atlantic Radon | Dec 14, 2022 | Radon Mitigation
As per Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is an invisible and odorless radioactive gas. It may lead to cancer due to the high level of exposure for a long time. This gas forms by the breakdown of the underground thorium and uranium. Radon then...
by Atlantic Radon | Dec 7, 2022 | Radon Mitigation
Our living conditions have a big impact on our health. You are more likely to fall ill if your home is humid, unhygienic, or contains radioactive gasses. Worst of all, you can develop serious diseases if you aren’t careful. Radon is one of the most...
by Atlantic Radon | Nov 28, 2022 | Radon Mitigation
When it comes to radon, there is no acceptable level. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has some recommendations. You need to fix your home if radon levels are above 4 picoCuries per litre of air (pCi/L). Do you live in an affected zone? Or is your house...
by Atlantic Radon | Nov 28, 2022 | Radon Mitigation
Radon is one gas that can cause a lot of damage because it is hard to detect. Certified professionals can only detect it. The mitigation process can also become cumbersome if radon remains undetected for long. It is even scarier that you can not detect radon in your...