What Is Radon?
Radon gas is an inert, colorless, and odorless gas. It is naturally occurring in the atmosphere in trace amounts. Outdoors, radon disperses rapidly and, generally, is not a health issue. Most radon exposure occurs inside homes, schools, and workplaces. Radon is common in New Jersey and the Westfield, Cranford, Clark, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside Areas. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
How do I find Radon in Westfield, Cranford, Clark, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside Areas?
Having your home tested is the only effective way to determine whether you and your family are at risk of high radon exposure. When you purchase a home a test will be included in any home inspection. You can also purchase a radon test at your local hardware store or hire a professional to perform testing. The test result is measured in a unit called pCi per liter. The EPA recommends remediation at 4 pCi/L but it should be considered between 2 & 4.
How do you remediate Radon in Westfield, Cranford, Clark, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside Areas?
The Goal of Radon remediation is to collect the Radon before it enters the home and vents it out in the safest way possible. The most common method I see for Radon Remediation is Active soil depressurization (ASD). It works by collecting the radon from beneath the building before it can enter.
This system draws the radon-laden soil gas from beneath the foundation and exhausts it outside of the building, far enough away from windows and other openings that it will not reenter. The remediation procedure typically consists of a plastic PVC pipe connected to the soil through a hole in the basement floor. Attached to the pipe is a quiet, continuously operating fan that discharges the radon outdoors.
A gauge called a manometer lets you know the system is functioning properly. It shows that the fan is creating positive pressure inside the pipe and drawing Radon out of your home.
Radon sounds scary but with proper testing and mitigation, you can protect yourself and your family in Westfield, Cranford, Clark, Scotch Plains, Fanwood and Mountainside Areas. If you have any questions about Radon or the real estate market We are here to help. contact us today at 917-608-7277.
