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Have you tested your home for Radon?
Have you tested your home for Radon? Here’s why you should! In an effort to increase public awareness, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has mobilized an awareness campaign, but many people still haven’t heard about Radon. So what is Radon and why is it so important that we know about it now? What is Radon?…
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How to set up a Radon Test Kit
Performing a Radon test yourself can be easy and accurate. Here’s how! The second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, Radon is an odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas. Since Radon is invisible, you could have Radon in your home or business and not even know it! Luckily, Radon testing is convenient and…
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Radon With Choice!
Radon systems are not all the same and you have a choice with Disaster Blaster. Computer renderings and system options are part of our services. We don’t just install systems, we customize them to your home! From the beginning, Disaster Blaster has leveraged our extensive experience and industry knowledge to provide customers with unmatched expertise…
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Federal Government Releases Radon Study Results!
The Federal Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry has released findings from ongoing research into Radon levels in homes, but what does that mean for our area? On July 22, 2014, the Federal Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry released the results of an ongoing study being conducted to determine the cause of…
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How common is Radon in Pennsylvania?
Is Radon a common issue in Pennsylvania homes? Here’s what you need to know! First recognized as a health hazard following the discovery of Radon accumulating in a home in Pottstown Pennsylvania back in the 1980’s, Radon has deep ties to the state. It is in Pennsylvania that we first investigated and fully appreciated the…
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HUD Announces New Multifamily Radon Policy!
HUD has recently announced new guidelines for multi-family properties. Here’s what you need to know! On February 4, 2013, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Announced that they will now require Radon Testing and Mitigation for HUD Multifamily Financing. The President of the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST), and board members from Cancer Survivors…
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Important Facts About Passive Radon Systems!
What do Passive Radon Venting Systems do? Do they work? Here we discuss the differences and why we recommend an Active Radon Mitigation System! In new home construction, the home buyer is often offered the opportunity to purchase a passive Radon system for an additional cost or upcharge. It is important to understand however, that…
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PA Department of Environmental Protection Announces new fee on Radon Mitigation Systems
A new state imposed fee is now being applied to Radon Mitigation Systems installed. Due to the seriousness of health effects linked to Radon exposure, many homeowners are installing Radon Mitigation Systems in order to remove this odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas from their homes. Recognizing these health concerns, the Pennsylvania DEP has put in…
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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…