by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 30, 2019 | Radon
January is Radon Awareness Month Radon is probably the most confusing and unknown topics when it comes to the home inspection process. I want to make this easy so let’s break this down. What is Radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that is...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 29, 2016 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
Exposure to radon has been a growing concern since the 1980’s and in Illinois since 2010. Radon, which can enter a building from the soil beneath a home or business through cracks or gaps in the foundation, has been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer. Learn...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 8, 2015 | Radon
Many Americans die due to lung cancer every year, but many people only attribute these deaths to smoking. As much as smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer, there is one cause that sits ahead of secondhand smoking: exposure to Radon. What is Radon? Radon is a...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 6, 2015 | Inspections, Pristine Home Inspections, Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Radon Testing in Daycare Centers, Uncategorized
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. What’s more, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths as a result of lung cancer each...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 22, 2014 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
The worst part about radon exposure is the fact that you can’t smell, taste or see it, but it can still be present in your home, office, daycare facility or school. As we honor January as Radon Awareness Month and celebrate 30 years of Radon Awareness in 2014, it’s...