Radon Thorndale, PA 19372
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Thorndale is the commercial and administrative center of Caln Township, in Chester County, PA. The village sits along US Business 30, which is the major commercial road through the village.
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.
Thorndale is historically notable for containing a summer house of US President James Buchanan, which still stands and has been incorporated into a golf course and turned into a restaurant. It contains the Thorndale Fire Station and Caln Elementary School, part of the Coatesville Area School District. You and your family may be at risk, as Radon is prevalent in Thorndale.
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If You Live in Thorndale, Radon is in your home.
Scientific analysis of radon levels in homes in Thorndale 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 Thorndale 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.
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hammer drill may still be preferred. To use a coring drill on
poured concrete walls, it would be necessary to clear a sufficient
area to accommodate the drill, and to block up or
otherwise support the drill in a horizontal position while
drilling the hole (Radon readings in Thorndale have been found to be high). The coring drill bits are often only 6 in. deep;
consequently, it would be necessary to drill into the wall to a
depth of 6 in., chip out the still-attached core, then drill the
remaining 2 in. through the 8-in. wall. As a result, it will
usually not be convenient to try to operate a coring drill
sideways to prepare the hole, even when a coring drill is
available.
If it is desired to extend the hole horizontally for some
distance beneath the slab, an auger can be used to carefully
extend the hole horizontally through the sub··slab fill. If the
hole is to extend several feet, powerful augers can be
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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