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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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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…