Radon Oreland, PA 19075
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Local Radon Testing and Remediation in Oreland, PA
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Oreland, as part of Springfield Township, was settled as one of William Penn’s manors. Radon is prevalent in Oreland, and could be dangerous to you and your loved ones.
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.
In 1686, a man named Thomas Fitzwater discovered vast lime deposits on his land in Oreland. He erected a kiln to process it which, by 1693, had attracted the attention of William Penn. Penn ordered a highway built from the port of the Delaware River to the kiln. Named Limekiln Pike, and still in existence today, it was one of the first roads in the area. These lime deposits and the ore deposits also found gave Oreland its name. Mining and farming would dominate Oreland’s economy until the 20th century. The 20th century marked Oreland’s turn into a residential suburb of Philadelphia, as it remains today.
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If You Live in Oreland, Radon is in your home.
Scientific analysis of radon levels in homes in Oreland 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.
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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 Oreland 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.
slab, supporting the
piping. Non-flowable urethane caulk is forced between the
sides of the bushing and the hole, and between the underside
of the lip and the top of the slab.
InFigure I5E, theweight ofthepipeis supported byallowing
the pipe to rest against the bottom of the pit (An92). To avoid
flow restriction and to avoid pluggage of the pipe with soil or
water, notches are cut in the side ofthe pipe, extending at least'
as high as the underside of the slab. In the figure, the gap
between the pipe and the slab is sealed with backer rod and
flowable urethane caulk.
Another option that has been used (Mes92) is to partially
embed one or more large masonry nails (spikes) laterally into
the side-wall of the slab hole, at a depth perhaps halfway
between the top and underside of the slab. A portion of each
spike extends into the hole opening (Radon has been found in high levels in Oreland and this county). The pipe th
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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