How Does Radon Get Into Your Home?

Radon is a radioactive gas.  It comes from the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically moves up through the ground to the air above and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Your home traps radon inside, where it builds up. Any home may have a radon problem. This means new and old homes, well-sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without basements, with crawl spaces and also in manufactured homes. Radon from soil gas is the main cause of radon problems.

RADON GETS IN THROUGH:
1. Cracks in solid floors 2. Construction joints 3. Cracks in walls 4. Gaps in suspended floors 5. Gaps around service pipes 6. Cavities inside walls 7. Even through concrete floors.

Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels. Elevated levels of radon gas have been found in many homes in Illinois . Contact us to find out what you can do reduce the risk of radiation exposure from radon. While radon problems may be more common in some areas, any home may have a problem. The only way to know about your home is to test. You can see a map of radon levels in Illinois here.