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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…
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IT’S AIR QUALITY AWARENESS WEEK! WHAT CAN YOU DO?
The air we breathe, both indoors and outdoors, is incredibly important. That is why the State of Pennsylvania has named this Air Quality Awareness Week! Please join us as we discuss some of the things that can impact the Air Quality of your home! Mold As Mold grows and colonizes parts of your property, it releases spores and…