Believe it or not, the process of having your home tested for radon is actually quite simple. The radon testing company will come into your home and place radon detectors in different places in your home. The minimum number of radon detectors used is two, but can sometime be more depending on the size and layout of your home. At least one radon detector will be placed in the living area or other common space of the home. The other will be placed in one of the home’s bedrooms. If there are additional sensors used, chances are they will be placed in other commonly used areas, such as a bedroom in a different part of the house, another common area such as the kitchen or study, or possibly in the basement, where the highest concentration of radioactive radon gas tends to occur. Once installed, the radon sensors will be in place for a minimum of three months or ninety days. The reason for this is that radon levels vary on a daily basis. One day may be completely normal – the next day may be extremely high. In order to compensate for these variations, the sensors stay in place for a long time, which allows the sensor to determine the average radon content of the air. When the results come back after the three month period, it may be necessary to perform radon removal in the home. This will work to correct the problem of elevated radon levels, and bring them back to an acceptable level.
Radon removal and other radon related services
Measuring radioactive radon gas can be a challenge or daunting task. Radioactive radon gas is colorless, odorless, and can not be tasted by the human mouth. Because of these qualities, radon gas must be measured using high tech sensing equipment. Despite the fact that high tech sensing equipment is necessary, radon testing is still very affordable, and is clearly a good idea for your family. If you are concerned about the presence of radioactive radon gas in your home, there are a number of steps you can take. For more information on radon testing and radon removal, contact the experts at SWAT Environmental, who can offer up to date information about radon and how it may affect your family. There are a number of different services offered by a remediation firm that specializes in radon and radon mitigation. The first step in the process is to find out whether you live in a high risk area for elevated levels of radioactive radon gas. Most radon remediation firms are privy to this type of information, and will be happy to prepare you a risk report that will outline information about the location you live in and whether it is considered a radon affected area, or an area with normal to low levels of radon gas. If you find that your home is situated in a high radon level area or you have heard that your neighbors have had issues with elevated radon levels in their homes, it is recommended that you have the radon concentration levels checked in your home. Believe it or not, the process of having your home tested for radon is actually quite simple. The radon testing company will come into your home and place radon detectors in different places in your home. The minimum number of radon detectors used is two, but can sometime be more depending on the size and layout of your home. At least one radon detector will be placed in the living area or other common space of the home. The other will be placed in one of the home’s bedrooms. If there are additional sensors used, chances are they will be placed in other commonly used areas, such as a bedroom in a different part of the house, another common area such as the kitchen or study, or possibly in the basement, where the highest concentration of radioactive radon gas tends to occur. Once installed, the radon sensors will be in place for a minimum of three months or ninety days. The reason for this is that radon levels vary on a daily basis. One day may be completely normal – the next day may be extremely high. In order to compensate for these variations, the sensors stay in place for a long time, which allows the sensor to determine the average radon content of the air. When the results come back after the three month period, it may be necessary to perform radon removal in the home. This will work to correct the problem of elevated radon levels, and bring them back to an acceptable level.
Believe it or not, the process of having your home tested for radon is actually quite simple. The radon testing company will come into your home and place radon detectors in different places in your home. The minimum number of radon detectors used is two, but can sometime be more depending on the size and layout of your home. At least one radon detector will be placed in the living area or other common space of the home. The other will be placed in one of the home’s bedrooms. If there are additional sensors used, chances are they will be placed in other commonly used areas, such as a bedroom in a different part of the house, another common area such as the kitchen or study, or possibly in the basement, where the highest concentration of radioactive radon gas tends to occur. Once installed, the radon sensors will be in place for a minimum of three months or ninety days. The reason for this is that radon levels vary on a daily basis. One day may be completely normal – the next day may be extremely high. In order to compensate for these variations, the sensors stay in place for a long time, which allows the sensor to determine the average radon content of the air. When the results come back after the three month period, it may be necessary to perform radon removal in the home. This will work to correct the problem of elevated radon levels, and bring them back to an acceptable level.