Radon Gas
Related Links: Pre-Finished Basement Wall Panels The Number # 1 Problem in Finishing Basements: Moisture Hiring a Basement Refinishing Contractor Permits For Various Basement Project Phases Repairing Bowed Basement Walls Considerations for Some Popular Uses A word about radon gas Take Your Creativity Out Of Storage When Planning a New Basement The most common source of indoor radon is uranium in the soil or rock on which homes are built. As uranium naturally breaks down, it releases radon gas, which is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. Radon gas enters homes through cracks in concrete walls and floors, floor drains, and sumps. When radon becomes trapped in buildings and concentrations build up indoors, exposure to radon becomes a concern. Fortunately, inexpensive do-it-yourself kits to detect radon levels in the home are available from many home improvement centers, hardware stories, or through the mail. Make sure you buy a test kit that has passed EPA's testing program or is state-certified. If unusually high levels of radon are detected in the home, a radon technician should be called in to more accurately test the levels of the gas present in the home. A list of qualified contractors in each state may be found by calling that state's radon office. Other contacts for qualified contractors include either the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), http://www.neha.org, or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB), http://www.nrsb.org. Remediation of the problem may range from sealing cracks on foundation walls and floors, to installation of a ventilation system that will remove the gas from the home and vent it to the outside. Find a Finished Basement Contractor Return to Finished Basements Find a Concrete Contractor 24 Services in 221 Metros -- U.S. and Canada 
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