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Here's What Happened The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) extols the benefits of natural ventilation (by running fans or keeping windows or vents open) for reducing radon ...
He eventually resigned himself to installing a Radon fan and detector – the latter of which offered no way to store measurement data. He wanted to get a better feel for the short and long-term ...
Experts say exposure to radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in Pennsylvania. It is also the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers in the United States. It's estimated that 40 ...
This edition of VashonBePrepared begins a series on indoor air quality. With this edition of VashonBePrepared, we begin a ...
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How to Test for Radon in Your Home
"The most common system is a vent pipe and fan, where the radon from beneath the house is vented to the outside," says ...
Beginning June 1, all new houses built in Minnesota will be required to include features designed to resist or reduce the infiltration of radon gas. State health officials say the change is an ...
The National Cancer Institute estimates that radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually. Local geologist Patricia Fabbri urges residents to test their homes for the gas, especially during ...
"An ASD radon mitigation system reduces radon by creating negative pressure beneath the foundation, preventing gas from entering the home. A fan-driven PVC pipe pulls radon from below and vents it ...