Have You Had Your Home Tested for Radon?

We’ve all heard of it, but what actually is it? Where does it come from? Is it in your home? Well, radon is present nearly everywhere as it’s the by-product from natural elemental decay that’s found in soil, rocks, and water. Uranium breaks down to radium and as radium disintegrates, it turns to into the radioactive gas we know as radon.You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but it could become a health hazard as it accumulates inside a house. Being the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, it’s clear why homeowners are urged to have their houses tested.When dissolved, radon can accumulate in water from underground sources. When water that contains radon is used in the home for showering, washing dishes, or cooking, radon gas escapes from the water and goes into the air. Exposure is a preventable health risk and testing radon levels in your home can help prevent unnecessary exposure. For quick accurate testing, contact Finken. For a mere 80 bucks, depending on your location, a professional Finken technician will arrive at your door to conduct it.One way we can remove radon from your home is by conducting radon mitigation. This is a ventilation system which is installed on an exterior wall and vents radon out of the basement/lower level. We’re the experts.There’s no better time than now have your home tested for radon because cold weather increases the amount of warm air that is escaping from your house through vents or drafty windows. This escape of air causes a vacuum inside the home. If the air in your home is under negative pressure, radon gas can be pulled in from the soil below the foundation, thus in-most cases, you’ll be measuring the worst-case scenario for your home.It’s recommended to have radon testing every year if radon is found after the first test, especially because of Minnesota’s position on the EPA map of radon zones. As you can see, we’re positioned at least medium to high on radon levels. If your first test shows no radon, every few years is fine. For quick accurate testing, make sure to call Finken’s first at 1-877-FINKENS.If you’re curious as to whether or not it’s a health hazard within your specific home, make an appointment today to have a professional Finken technician arrive to perform the test. We’re here to ensure you have a happy, healthy family that thrives with pure, chemical-free air.