Homeowners who are aware of the dangerous effects of radon gas on humans and animals will usually seek to have their property tested for its presence. Radon testing is inexpensive, non-invasive to home life and is easy enough that kits are sold in home-improvement stores and through specialty companies that allow customers to perform tests themselves. Any readings of a level of four or above should be retested, and control measures should be taken to lessen safety concerns.
So What Do You Do If Your Home Tests Positive?
Concerned property owners have several options in regards to the control of radon gas. Specialty companies offer mitigation systems, which improve ventilation and move dangerous gasses to areas where they can be safely dispersed. These companies typically offer outdoor installation of these systems, as well as garage and attic installation for some properties. It all depends on what fits the home and family’s needs!
Out of Sight and Truly out of Mind
Professionals who are trained in the control of radon gas and other dangerous substances know that there are usually simple and highly effective ways to avoid health and safety concerns caused by them. Removing toxic gases is the primary function of the systems they install. Not only do the pipes and fans installed as part of ventilation systems move hazardous gas out of the home, the pipes themselves can be installed so that they do not inhibit or intrude upon family life, as well.
With garage and attic installation, pipes and tubing are kept inside a garage area, while the main components of the ventilation system are installed in an attic or overhead crawl space in the home. This keeps the system from interfering with décor, as well as keeping the family inside the home safe from radon and other airborne toxins. By combining functionality with discretion, residents of homes tested positive for radon can rest assured that their health and safety will be safeguarded, and visitors to their home can do the same.
