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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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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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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…