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What is Radon?
Radon is a Cancer causing radioactive gas that is produced by the
breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water.
Where is Radon found?
It is found all over the
world including Michigan. Radon can be found in any home whether it is
new, old, slab, crawlspace, or basement.
Will I be able to tell if there is Radon present?
No, Radon is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. The only way to
tell if Radon gas is present is to test for it.
How can Radon get into my home?
It typically rises up through the ground and into your home
through holes in the foundation, where the concentration can build up.
Air pressure in a structure is usually lower than pressure in the soil
under and around a structures foundation. Because of this difference in
pressure a structure may act like a vacuum drawing radon in through
small openings in the foundation. Radon is a radioactive element.
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