Radon Myth #10
Myth #10 – Short-term tests aren’t enough to make a decision about taking action to fix radon in your home.The last myth is still a common one.
Fact: The fact is that short-term tests can be enough, provided you use more than one. Two…
Radon Myths #9
Myth 8: Selling a home that has a history of radon is difficult.
Fact: Homes with high radon levels are not attractive to homebuyers. But if measures have been taken to fix radon levels, and they have been shown…
Radon Myth #8
Myth #8 – Radon tests are expensive and take a long time. This myth is easily dispelled when put in the context of all the facts.
Fact: Do it yourself tests can be as little as $15, however if strict protocols…
Radon Myth #7
Myth #7 – All homeowners should conduct water radon tests. This statement is alarmist. It would be more accurate to say, "In some instances, a water radon test may be advisable."
Fact: The EPA has proposed the…
Radon Myth #6
Myth #6 –Radon tests from a neighbor’s house are accurate indications of radon in your own home. This is one of the most common myths.
Fact: "A study from the National Institute of Health showed that…
Radon Myth #4
Myth #4 –Only some types of home need to worry about radon. Some may think that a farmhouse with full basement is more susceptible to radon than say a ranch home on a slab or a daylight basement.
Fact: Radon is not a respecter of home foundations.…
Radon Myth #3
Myth #3 – You can't solve radon problems in all homes. Let's begin by noting that only 6% of homes in the US even have radon problems.
Fact: The National Radon Program Services says that almost any home…
Radon Myth #2
Myth #2 – Having lived in my house for many years it wouldn’t matter if I took action against radon now. This is the least fortunate of all the radon myths.
Fact: As the National Cancer Institute notes, “Long-term exposure to radon…
Radon Myths
The topic of radon is controversial. Not everyone agrees on its affects on the human body. Over the next several weeks I'll share 10 myths about radon and attempt to balance those myths with 10 facts. So, let's begin.
Myth #1 - Radon…
