There is no doubt that radon is a dangerous contaminant of indoor air. The radon levels in three out of ten Utah homes exceeds the level recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency. Depending on the way your home is built or ventilated, radon can accumulate in your home. The only way to find out if your family is at risk from radon poisoning is to conduct tests.
Businesses are also vulnerable to radon contamination. Radon is found in all kinds of soil and it is produced from natural uranium decay. Uranium will break down into radium, which will in turn disintegrate into radon. Radon seeps out of the earth and enters your home or commercial building through floor cracks, wall cracks, construction joints, cavities in walls, gaps around pipes, water supplies, and other routes. Your employees may be breathing poisoned air. It’s important to get a radon test to check levels of this dangerous gas in your Utah commercial building. If radon tests show that levels are high at your Utah business, we can recommend ways to help fix the problem, such as increasing ventilation or sealing cracks.
If you live in Utah or own a commercial building here, radon tests from Aerolite Consulting can help you ensure the safety of your family or your workers.
What is the risk you face when you live or work with radon daily?
Radon disintegrates into other radioactive particles and these are trapped inside your lungs. When these particles undergo further disintegration, they release small amounts of energy. This damages the lung tissue and may lead to lung cancer. The irony is, not all people who are exposed to high levels of radon will develop lung cancer. If you are a smoker, your chances of developing lung cancer increase further.
How can Aerolite Consulting help with radon testing at your Utah home or business?
We offer two types of radon tests in Salt Lake City, Orem, Provo and Springville – short-term and long-term tests. Short-term tests can be completed in 48 hours. The home or business can typically be occupied during testing, but windows are required to stay closed. Charcoal canisters or other specialized electronic instruments are used to conduct this test. Long-term tests will last for more than three months and can be conducted while people stay in the house or work in the building. In this type of test, an alpha track detector or some other electronic detection instrument is used. Long-term tests are recommended because ambient temperature changes as well as barometric pressure are factored in, to arrive at a final valuation.
If you are looking for home inspection companies that offer radon testing in Salt Lake City, Park City, Sandy, Provo, Orem, Springville or any other region of Utah, contact Aerolite Consulting today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is radon and why is it dangerous?
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that occurs naturally from uranium decay in the soil. It is extremely hazardous when inhaled and is a leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for over 21,000 deaths in the US every year.
How common is radon in Utah homes?
Radon exposure is a significant risk in Utah. Currently, three out of ten Utah homes have radon levels that exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recommended safety limits. It seeps into homes and commercial buildings through foundation cracks, construction joints, and gaps around pipes.
What types of radon testing do you offer?
We offer both short-term and long-term radon tests. Short-term tests take about 48 hours using specialized charcoal canisters or electronic instruments. Long-term tests last over three months using alpha track detectors. Long-term tests are generally recommended because they account for ambient temperature and barometric pressure changes over time.
Can I stay in my home during a radon test?
Yes, you can typically occupy your home or business during testing. For short-term tests, you are required to keep your windows closed to ensure an accurate reading. Long-term testing allows for normal living conditions throughout the entire testing window.