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	Home  Contact Login  Sign up NOW  FREE Home Evaluation  Mortgage Calculator  Mortgage Information  Search for Homes  Featured Listings  Real Estate Resources  Contact Me  Rebate  Testimonials  Transportation  Town of Lexington  Town of Winchester  Middlesex Registry  Utilities  Radon  Termite  Realty Premiere Jen Liang Broker Owner, Realtor, CBR www.JenLiang.com 6 Paul Revere Road Lexington, MA 02421 Specializing in Lexington and surrounding towns Member of National Association of Realtors Member of Mass Association of Realtors Cell Phone: 781-728-9898 Fax: 781-645-1359 Email: team@RealtyPremiere.com Privacy Policy			What is radon? Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Any home can have a radon problem. In the U.S. it is estimated that nearly 1 out of 15 homes has an elevated radon level. How do I know if I have radon in my home? Testing is the only way to know if you are at risk. Radon gas is invisible and odorless. Both long- and short-term testing devises are available. A homeowner should consult a radon professional to determine what type of test is best suited for his situation. What is the risk associated with radon? Radon gas increases the risk of getting lung cancer. Your chances of getting lung cancer from radon gas depend on factors such as the home’s radon level, the amount of time you spend in your home and whether you are a smoker or have ever been a smoker. Recent studies estimate that between 15,400 and 21,800 deaths per year are attributable to radon gas. Where should I test for radon gas? The test should be conducted in the lowest livable level of the house which is usually the basement. The test kit should be placed at least two feet above the floor. All windows and outside doors on the level you are testing should be closed during the test. All windows and outside doors should be closed 12 hours prior to and during the test period. What is an acceptable level for radon gas? The current U.S. EPA guideline is a radon gas level lower than 4 picocuries per liter of air (4pCi/L). In Canada the federal government has recommended that the Canadian acceptable level for radon should be 800 becquerels per cubic meter of air (800 Bq/m3). Can a radon problem be fixed? Yes. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels. A radon professional is qualified to evaluate and install a system to solve the problem. In most cases these systems involve the installation of a fan and ducting to help prevent radon gas from entering your home. The fan operates continuously; ductwork runs from below the basement floor to above the roofline where the radon gas is safely discharged. Generally these systems are designed to be as unobtrusive as possible. The radon mitigation contractor will design the best system for your home.
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