Radon Sumneytown, PA 18084
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Radon is an on-going issue in Sumneytown and should be remediated
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Sumneytown, PA is located in Montgomery County, PA. A main intersection in the area is Sumneytown Pike and Zepp Road. Even if you’re not aware of it, radon is prevalent in Sumneytown. This means you and your family in the area may be in danger.
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.
Montgomery County is the third largest County in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with a population estimated at 770,774, according to the 2000 census. With a rich history that pre-dates the Revolution, Montgomery County has developed from east to west over the centuries and includes highly urbanized centers, quaint villages and rich rural farmland.
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If You Live in Sumneytown, Radon is in your home.
Scientific analysis of radon levels in homes in Sumneytown 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 Sumneytown 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.
st 1/2 in. diameter should be installed.
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The pipiIig network must be properly supported. Horizontal
runs should be supported every 4 to 10 ft. Several
alternative methods for providing such support to horizontal
runs are shown in Figure 16, using pipe hangers or
plastic strapping attached to the overhead floor joists in
basements. See also the discussion associated with these
figures, toward the end of Section 4.5.1. Methods for
supporting horizontal runs in attics, attaching the hangers
or strapping to braces and rafters in roof trusses, are
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illustrated later in Section 4.6.4 (Radon gas has been found in the ground of Sumneytown). The piping should never
be supported against any other utility piping, ducting, or
mechanical equipment that may subsequently be moved
during servicing or relocated.
Vertical runs can be supported from wooden members of
the house using methods such as those illustrated
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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