Every one of us faces health risks as we go about our daily lives: commuting to work, traveling by air, engaging in recreational activities, and exposure to environmental pollutants. While some of these risks are unavoidable, others can be prevented when we become more informed. The risk from hazardous radon gas in your home is a risk that you can control.  High levels of radon gas can be detected and mitigated  by a qualified Radon Specialist. Archway Home Inspections of Cincinnati, OH, can test the radon levels of your home and provide mitigation services that substantially  lower radon levels.

Here are a few important things to keep in mind when deciding to get a radon inspection for your home:

• Lung Cancer: Next to cigarette smoking, radon exposure is the number two cause of lung cancer in the United States, killing more than 20,000 Americans every year. When this odorless gas is inhaled, radioactive particles can get trapped in your lungs. Over time — sometimes years — these radon particles heighten the risk of lung cancer. Having your home inspected for radon levels will significantly reduce the chances of getting cancer.
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• Professional Inspection: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency utilizes a radon zone map that can show your possible risk of exposure to radon. However, having your home tested for radon is the only way to be confident that radon levels in your home are at acceptable levels. To get an accurate reading of radon levels in your indoor air, seek the help of a professional radon specialist, like Archway Home Inspections.
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• Radon Remediation: The average radon level found indoors is 1.3 picocuries per liter, and the EPA recommends getting professional help if you observe a level of 4 picocuries per liter or higher. Most radon reduction systems are  sub-slab suction systems. With this type of system, a radon fan sucks air from beneath the basement floor and exhausts it above the roof eave. Sucking air from beneath the floor helps inhibit radon from entering the home.

Ensure the safety of your home’s indoor air by getting a radon test done. You can schedule an appointment with Archway Home Inspections by calling (513) 871-1473 or by sending a message through their website.