Radon Norristown, PA 19403
Information About Norristown, PA Radon
Local Radon Testing and Remediation in Norristown, PA
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Radon has been found in high levels in Norristown and this county
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All around you Norristown is growing and changing. New streetscapes are gracing our downtown. Parking garages to accommodate over a 1,000 shoppers are under construction. New homes are being built and old homes are being preserved. Businesses large and small are finding a convenient location to grow and succeed. At the same time we’re keeping what makes Norristown home: friendly neighbors, over 70 churches, people you know and people who know you. Radon exists in Norristown, and could be harmful to your health.
Radon is a radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium found in trace amounts in soil, rock, and water. Radon is the main source of our exposure to all radiation. The US Surgeon General and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have determined that radon is second only to smoking as a leading cause of lung cancer. Testing for Radon is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.
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If You Live in Norristown, Radon is in your home.
Scientific analysis of radon levels in homes in Norristown and many other Pennsylvania cities have found that 10% or more of homes contain dangerous levels of radon. Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can be removed from the house though radon mitigation.
Radon Radioactive Gas Kills
On average, 20,000 Americans die each year from radon exposure. Most of the exposure happens in their own home, where radon has a chance to build up over time because it is trapped by the walls and foundation. The percentage of radon contamination in Bucks County homes can be very high. Radon in Norristown affects on average 10-40% of all homes.
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Contact a professional today about your home. Radon testing can verify that you are living in a safe environment, and if not Radon mitigation specialists can help you make your home safe for your family.
sary to force some appropriate material (such
as backer rod) down into the gap (see Section 4.7) to provide
support for the caulk. In this case, a flowable urethane caulk
can be used; the flowable caulks work their way into irregularities
in the surfaces, providing a better seal.
In the details in Figure 14, the caulk, foam, or mortar must be
applied after the entire piping network is in place. Otherwise,
the vertical pipe may shift somewhat during the remainder of
the installation process, causing the se31 to be broken at the
slab.
Figure 14A shows one common approach when the piping is
not supported at the slab (Bro92). This is the specific method
illustrated in Figure 1 (Radon: Found in new and old homes alike). The 4.5-in. O.D. suction pipe is inserted
into a 5-to 6-in. diameter slab hole. Backer rod (a
closed-cell foam which is sold in rope form) is stuffed down
into the gap between the
Radon
It's in your home if you live in Pennsylvania See Radon Levels for your County
Radon is a radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium found in trace amounts in soil, rock, and water. Radon is the main source of our exposure to all radiation. The US Surgeon General and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have determined that radon is second only to smoking as a leading cause of lung cancer. Testing for Radon is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon.
Because high levels of radon have been found in every state of the United States, testing for radon and installing radon mitigation systems has become a specialized industry in the last two decades. Many states have implemented programs that affect home buying and awareness in the real estate community, however radon testing and mitigation systems are not generally mandatory unless specified by the local jurisdiction.
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