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Radon Testing: Should the Mitigation Company Do the Testing?
Should Radon Mitigation Companies Do Radon Testing? Is there a conflict of interest? Radon has been getting a lot of attention lately, and rightly so. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, next to smoking, and it is estimated that it causes over 20,000 deaths a year. Radon occurs naturally and is caused…
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Your Radon Questions answered on PA Live!
As PA Live’s Ask The Expert, we were recently on the show to answer some common questions about Radon! As PA Live’s Ask The Expert for all your indoor environmental concerns, we recently appeared on PA Live to discuss Radon, how to know if you have a Radon issue in your home, and what you…
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Radon in… Water?
As homeowners become more informed of the risks associated to higher than acceptable Radon levels in their homes and businesses, more and more Radon Mitigation Systems are being installed that successfully reduce the Radon levels in the inside air to a safe level. What many homeowners still do not realize is that Radon can also…
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January is National Radon Action Month!
In an effort to increase awareness of the dangers posed by Radon gas, the United States EPA has designated January National Radon Action Month! Radon is known as the silent killer because it is not only the second leading cause of lung cancer (second only to cigarette smoke), but also undetectable without special equipment, as…
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What should your Home Inspector look for?
When you’re buying a home, the home inspection is extremely important. But what should your Home Inspector look for? Your home is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Unfortunately, this investment can potentially have a lot of issues, which is why having a home inspection performed by a qualified and detailed Home Inspector…
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Make Sure Your Asbestos / Radon Contractor is Properly Licensed
Is your Asbestos / Radon Contractor Licensed? We are! Recently we have noticed some of our competitors advertising services such as Radon Mitigation and Asbestos Abatement. In fact, one firm advised in a radio interview that they perform asbestos abatement. This is of particular concern to us, as these specialized services require Pennsylvania State Licensing,…
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Indoor Air Quality and Cancer Risk
Do you know what’s in your indoor air? It might surprise you! Here are some common contaminants, and what you can do about them! When we think of air pollution, we often think of outdoor air, but studies have shown that indoor air can be just as contaminated and sometimes these contaminants can even cause…
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Radon: The Silent Danger!
Radon is invisible, odorless, and tasteless. So, how do you know if you have a Radon issue in your home, and what can be done about it? Being the leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., the health toll of cigarette smoke is well known. In the case of cigarette smoke, it’s easy to…
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Does Radon cause Cancer?
With awareness increasing, many homeowners are concerned about the cancer risk that Radon represents. While Radon has been discussed a lot lately, it is a relatively new concern for home owners. Whether a high Radon level was detected through tests during a home sale, or as a result of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s…
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BUYING OR SELLING A HOME? CHECK FOR RADON!
Are you Buying or Selling a Home? Make sure you check for Radon as part of the process! Congratulations, you found a potential buyer for your home! Or are you looking to purchase? Either way, get ready for the mounds of paperwork and the many hours of checking off lists and muddling through the real…