Using a home radon test to test a property for radon poisoning is becoming more and more common today. Radon is a poisonous natural gas that is impossible to see or smell. Before, very little was known about the gas and over the last 30 years it has cost many Americans their lives. Luckily, now there are ways that you can test your home for radon gas, something that everyone needs to do in today’s world. If you are testing your home for radon in the near future, read on below for some tips to do the job right way.
Short Term Home Radon Test
Testing your home for radon levels is easier than you might think and may very well save your family’s life. It is possible to test for radon yourself with a home radon test or you can hire a professional to come in and test for you. A short-term test takes from anywhere from two to 90 days, whereas a long-term radon test takes more than 90 days. It’s best to start with the short-term tests and do the following.
* You will want to test for radon on the lowest level of the house where people tend to gather.
* If you find that you have a radon level of four or higher, you need to get help right away. While there is truly no safe level of radon to have in your home, if it reads anywhere over two, you really need to take action.
These are just couple of quick tips to help you test your home for radon. If you feel that you need help, you can contact the professionals at SWAT Environmental for help at any time. Agents are standing by to take your call.
