Question 1

What is Radon?

Accepted Answer

Radon is a dangerous chemical that can cause long term health problems, including lung cancer.

Question 2

What Does Radon do to Your Body?

Accepted Answer

Radon gets into the lining of the lungs, and since it is a radioactive gas, it can cause mutations in the surrounding cells and tissues, sometimes eventually leading to cancer.

Question 3

What Are the Symptons of Radon Gas Poisoning?

Accepted Answer

Wheezing and coughing
Coughing up blood
Weight loss

Question 4

What is a Radon Short Test?

Accepted Answer

They use activated charcoal or electret ion technology to measure radon levels in the building over the course of a few days (typically 2-7 days). These can be purchased at most hardware stores.

Question 5

What is a Radon Long-Term Test?

Accepted Answer

A long-term radon test will measure radon levels for a longer amount of time and is usually more accurate. These cost about 20-50 dollars. They usually take 90 days to a year, and measure alpha particles in the air over time. These can provide a more accurate annual average measurement of radon levels in the home than a short term radon meter.

Question 6

How to Reduce Radon Levels

Accepted Answer

1. Sub-slab suction - This mitigation method pulls radon directly from beneath the home's foundation and vents it outside.
2. Drain tile suction - A pipe is run into the drain tile in the basement and around a house and vents the soil gases outside.
3. Sub-membrane - These are used in crawl spaces, and they use a plastic sheet to cover the dirt on the floor. This sheet then goes up the wall. A piece of radon pipe is put through the plastic sheet to vent the gas from the crawl space outside.

Question 7

What Other Gas Level Should You Monitor?

Accepted Answer

You should also make sure to monitor your carbon monoxide levels. Like radon, [carbon monoxide](https://www.covesmart.com/blog/carbon-monoxide-alarm-beeping) is colorless and odorless.

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