{"id":2628,"date":"2023-01-18T08:03:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T13:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/?p=2628"},"modified":"2023-01-19T14:03:11","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T19:03:11","slug":"radon-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/radon-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Radon In Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2628\" class=\"elementor elementor-2628\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ee2753e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ee2753e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d8697de\" data-id=\"d8697de\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f3d56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55f3d56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">January is Radon Awareness Month! <\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2669f29 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2669f29\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-838467e\" data-id=\"838467e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa2765e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa2765e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">So, What is Radon?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e32036d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e32036d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a57ff9d\" data-id=\"a57ff9d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee839ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee839ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In a Nutshell:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000; text-align: center;\">Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that can cause cancer. Radon gas is inert, colorless and odorless. Radon is naturally in the atmosphere in trace amounts. Outdoors, radon disperses rapidly and, generally, is not a health issue<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Radon gas becomes trapped indoors after it enters buildings through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Indoor radon can be controlled and managed with proven, cost-effective techniques.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Breathing radon over time increases your risk of lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Nationally, the EPA estimates that about 21,000 people die each year from radon-related lung cancer. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. See more info about\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radiation\/what-radon-gas-it-dangerous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">what radon gas is<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radon\/health-risk-radon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health risk of radon<\/a>\u00a0from the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPA \u201cRadon Gas\u201d page<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-cd8069b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"cd8069b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-180356d\" data-id=\"180356d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-18b71d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"18b71d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Radon Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70a379e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70a379e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fa65481\" data-id=\"fa65481\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c3b53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"51c3b53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/radiological-health\/indoor-radon-program\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"109\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VDH-blue-300x109.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2631\" alt=\"Virginia Department of Health\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VDH-blue-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VDH-blue-150x55.png 150w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/VDH-blue.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3d69d7c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3d69d7c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4735e57\" data-id=\"4735e57\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9bc5ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9bc5ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\n\t\t\t\t<p>**The following information about radon is an excerpt from the Virginia Department of Health**<\/p><h2 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #00245d; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\" align=\"left\">General Questions<\/h2><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">This page contains answers to:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: -15px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">What is radon?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">How does radon get into my home?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Is radon really a problem?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">What health effects are associated with exposure to radon?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Does my area have a radon problem?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Is radon a problem in drinking water supplies?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Is radon a problem in schools?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Where can I obtain more information?<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">1. What Is Radon?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that you can\u2019t see, taste or smell. It is produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water.\u00a0High levels of radon have been found in all 50 states.\u00a0Indoor radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon contributes to an estimated 7,000 to 30,000 lung cancer deaths each year. A combination of smoking and high levels of radon in your house increases your risk.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">2. How Does Radon Get Into My Home?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Radon enters homes most commonly through:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: -15px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">cracks in foundations;<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">openings around sump pumps and drains;<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">construction joints;<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">cracks in walls;<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">crawl spaces; and<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">in some cases from well water.<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Radon is usually most concentrated in the lowest level of the home.\u00a0Radon may also be present in well water and can be released into the air in your home when water is used for showering and other household uses. Radon entering homes through water may be a small risk compared to radon entering though the soil.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">3. Is Radon Really A Problem?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon contributes to an estimated 7,000 to 30,000 lung cancer deaths per year.\u00a0The Surgeon General, the EPA, the National Academy of Sciences, the American Medical Association, the World Health Organization and the American Lung Association have all identified indoor radon as a national health problem.\u00a0EPA recommends that all homes and apartments below the third floor be tested.\u00a0As with all pollutants, there is some uncertainty in estimating health risks associated with radon. Because radon risk estimates are based primarily on scientific studies of humans, scientists are considerably more certain of radon risk estimates than they are of estimates based solely on animal studies.\u00a0Smoking increases the risk of exposure to radon, by as much as 10-15 times.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">4. What Health Effects Are Associated With Exposure To Radon?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">An increased risk of lung cancer is the primary health effect associated with exposures to elevated radon levels. When radon decays within your lungs it releases energy that can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. Not everyone exposed to elevated levels of radon will develop lung cancer. Your chances of getting lung cancer from radon depend mostly on:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: -15px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">How much radon is in your home.<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">The amount of time you spend in your home<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Whether you are a smoker or have ever smoked.<\/li><\/ul><p id=\"area\" style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">5. I understand that radon is a concern in some areas but not in others. Does my area have a radon problem?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Houses next door to each other can have very different levels. The only way to know if your house has an elevated radon level is to test. Therefore, it is recommended that all residences\u00a0 be tested for radon.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">6. Is Radon A Problem In Drinking Water Supplies?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Radon can enter a home through private well water. It can be released into residences when the water is run. Generally, radon is not a concern with public drinking water systems.\u00a0 Compared to radon entering homes through soil, radon from water is generally a small source of risk. Contact EPA\u2019s Safe Drinking Water Hotline for additional water safety information 800\/426-4791.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">7. Is radon a problem in schools?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Schools are at risk from radon just as homes are. Virginia statute requires all schools to have tested for radon, and to maintain records of the test results for disclosure on request. The regulation does not require schools that find a problem to mitigate according to a mandated schedule. It is up to the District and its constituents to address mitigation issues. Further information on how to test for radon in schools may be found in this\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/standards.aarst.org\/MALB-2014\/index.html#zoom=z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EPA approved ANSI\/AARST school testing guidance standard.<\/a><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">8. Where Can I Obtain More Information?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">VDH Radiological Health Hotline:1-800-468-0138<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline:1-800-426-4791<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">EPA Radon Fix-it Hotline: 1-800-644-6999<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radon\/publications-about-radon\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPA Radon Publications<\/a><\/p><hr style=\"box-sizing: content-box; height: 1px; background-color: #cccccc; border: 0px; margin-top: 20px; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\" \/><h2 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #00245d; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Questions on Testing for Radon<\/h2><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Below are answers to:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: -15px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">How do I test my house?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Where can I buy a test kit?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">My neighbor has tested and found an elevated radon level (or found a very low radon level) does this mean I should (or shouldn\u2019t) be concerned?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">What do these results mean?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Are radon testing kits accurate?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">When should short-term tests be conducted? Does time Of year matter?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Why should I perform a long-term test rather than a short-term test that gives me quicker results?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">If I want a professional to test my home, where do I obtain a list of EPA certified testers?<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">1. How Do I Test My House?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Testing for radon is simple and inexpensive. There are many do-it-yourself kits you can buy at retail outlets or through the mail. (See next question for where to get a test kit.) EPA recommends placing the radon kit in the lowest lived-in level of the home. Follow the instructions that come with the test kit. After the test is complete, you send it to the manufacturer for analysis. The quickest way to test is with a short-term test. The EPA recommends that if the initial screening result was from 4.0 pCi\/l to 9.9 pCi\/l, a second test of long-term duration should be taken and used as the basis for determining mitigation. If the first test was 10.0 pCi\/l or above, a second test of short term duration should be taken and the average between the two used as the basis for evaluating the situation. Virginia recommends long-term testing whenever possible.\u00a0 A long term device (such as a alpha track) which stays in the home for one year is the most accurate way to determine the home\u2019s year-round average radon level. Shorter term tests might be influenced by seasonal fluctuation and weather. Most homes test at their highest radon levels in the winter and their lowest levels in the summer. Therefore, avoid taking your initial test during the summer months if possible. You should also try to avoid testing during a long lasting severe storm because those conditions could cause temporary higher than normal radon levels in some homes. You may also hire a certified company to test your home for you. Make sure the company\u2019s tester is listed with either the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the The National Radon Safety Board (NRSB).<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">2. Where can I buy a test kit?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Test kits are sometimes available from building supply stores and also directly from several different commercial vendors.\u00a0 You can purchase either short-term (2-6 days, $10-15 each) or long-term (91-365 days, $25-35 each) test kits. Long term test kits are rarely available in stores but are available from several on-line vendors. Choose a test kit that is approved by either NRPP or NRSB.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">3. My neighbor has tested and found an elevated radon level (or found a very low radon level) does this mean I should (or shouldn\u2019t) be concerned?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">No. Having a neighbor that has tested high (or low) for radon is no guarantee that your house will test similarly. The only way to know if a house has a high level of radon is to test.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">4. What do these results mean?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Radon is measured in picocuries per liter of air (pCi\/l). The average indoor level is 1.3 pCi\/l and about 0.4 pCi\/l is normally found in the outside air. EPA recommends that action be taken to reduce the indoor radon levels that are 4.0 pCi\/l or above. Most homes today can be reduced to 2 pCi\/l or below. Any level of radon exposure carries some risk.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">5. Are Radon Testing Kits Accurate?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">NRPP or NRSB approved test kits, when used as directed, provide reliable indications of radon concentrations over the time the kits are used.\u00a0Proper test conditions are essential for good measurements. For short term tests, key elements are: 12 hrs. of closed house conditions before beginning the test, and for the duration of the test; a minimum 48 hour test period; placing the test device in the lowest occupied level of the home; placing the device at least 20 inches off the ground and keeping the device well away from any fans or any source of high heat or humidity. Be sure to test a room that is frequently occupied (like a bedroom or family room).<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">6. When Should Short-Term Tests Be Conducted? Does Time Of Year Matter?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Winter readings are typically higher than those taken in summer. During winter, the larger differential between outdoor and indoor pressure is likely to lead to higher entry of radon into a house than would occur in summer. In addition, your home is likely to be less ventilated in the winter. EPA recommends testing in the winter.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">7. Why Should I Perform A Long-Term Test Rather Than A Short-Term Test That Gives Me Quicker Results?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">A year long test takes into consideration seasonal variation, which can be substantial and therefore provide a better measure of the true, annual average radon exposure than a short-term test. The short-term kits provide a good indicator of whether additional testing is warranted. If a short-term test result is greater than 4.0 pCi\/l or greater, EPA recommends following up with a long-term test, or a second short-term test, to confirm the result.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">8. If I want a professional to test my home, where do I obtain a list of approved testers?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">NRSB or NRPP listed radon testers within Virginia can be obtained directly with each certification\u2019s program web site,\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nrsb.org\/find-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NRSB<\/a>\u00a0 and\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/nrpp.info\/pro-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NRPP<\/a><\/p><hr style=\"box-sizing: content-box; height: 1px; background-color: #cccccc; border: 0px; margin-top: 20px; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\" \/><h2 style=\"box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; color: #00245d; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Questions on Radon Reduction<\/h2><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Below you will find answers to:<\/p><ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-left: -15px; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">I tested my home and found a radon level of just under 4 pCi\/l. Is that safe?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">I tested my home a found a radon level higher than 4 pCi\/l. What should I do?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Should I sell my house if it has a high radon concentration? Should I refuse to buy a new house with a radon problem?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Are there different types of test kits? Which should I use?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">What is involved in reducing the radon level in my home? What will it cost?<\/li><li style=\"box-sizing: inherit;\">Where can I obtain a list of NRPP\/NRSB certified contractors to mitigate my radon problem? on line list of mitigators?<\/li><\/ul><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">1. I tested my home and found a radon level of just under 4 pCi\/l. Is that safe?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Four picocuries per liter of air has been identified by EPA as the recommended action level. There is no absolutely safe level; there is some level of risk associated with all levels of radon.\u00a0EPA estimates that at an annual average of 4 pCi\/l of radon, the risk or lung cancer is 7 per 1,000 persons exposed for non-smokers, and 62 per 1,000 persons exposed for current smokers.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">2. I tested my home and found a radon level higher than 4 pCi\/l. What should I do?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">The EPA recommends that if the initial screening result was from 4.0 pCi\/l to 9.9 pCi\/l, a second test of long-term duration should be taken and used as the basis for determining mitigation. If the first test was 10.0 pCi\/l or above, a second test of short term duration should be taken and the average between the two used as the basis for evaluating the situation. We recommend long-term testing whenever possible. For more information on testing, see EPA\u2019s brochure\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2015-05\/documents\/hmbuygud.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cHome Buyer\u2019s and Sellers Guide to Radon\u201d<\/a>. For more information on fixing a home with high radon levels, see EPA\u2019s brochure\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2016-12\/documents\/2016_consumers_guide_to_radon_reduction.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u201cConsumer\u2019s Guide to Radon Reduction\u201d<\/a>.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">3. Should I sell my house if it has a high radon concentration? Should I refuse to buy a new house with a radon problem?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Radon reduction is comparable to other home maintenance efforts. If there is a radon problem in a particular residence, it is almost always fixable and usually costs between $800 and $2,500.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">4. What is involved in reducing the radon level in my home? What will it cost?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">Several different methods are used to reduce radon levels in homes. The most common is a combination of sealing cracks and openings which prevents the radon from getting into the home; and reversing the flow of radon entry by depressurizing the material under the foundation. In most cases, elevated radon levels can be reduced below 2 pCi\/l. See the EPA brochure:\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2016-12\/documents\/2016_consumers_guide_to_radon_reduction.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cConsumer\u201ds Guide to Radon Reduction\u201d<\/a>\u00a0The cost for a professionally installed radon reduction system typically ranges from $800 to $2,500.<\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: bold;\">5. Where can I obtain a list of certified contractors to mitigate my radon problem?<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"box-sizing: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; color: #404040; font-family: Lato, sans-serif;\">A list of NRPP or NRSB certified radon mitigators within Virginia can be obtained from each organization\u2019s web site:\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nrsb.org\/find-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NRSB<\/a>\u00a0 and\u00a0<a style=\"box-sizing: inherit; color: #005c8f;\" href=\"https:\/\/nrpp.info\/pro-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NRPP<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-52fa568 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"52fa568\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc55632\" data-id=\"cc55632\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7c78da elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"a7c78da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2712 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/fire-prevention-tips\/\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"185\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_275280417-300x185.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2372\" alt=\"Fire Safety\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_275280417-300x185.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_275280417-1024x630.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_275280417-150x92.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_275280417-768x472.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_275280417-1536x945.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/AdobeStock_275280417-2048x1260.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/fire-prevention-tips\/\">\n\t\t\t\tFire Prevention &#8211; 10 Tips to Keep Your Home Safe\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tFebruary 21, 2023\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>A fire can start in the blink of an eye, but the damage it leaves behind can last a lifetime. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to be proactive about fire prevention. Taking some simple steps to reduce the risk of a fire starting in your home is well worth the effort. Here are 10 tips to help you get started.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/fire-prevention-tips\/\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2628 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/radon-faq\/\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_498566298-300x121.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2632\" alt=\"Radon Testing\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_498566298-300x121.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_498566298-1024x412.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_498566298-150x60.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_498566298-768x309.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_498566298-1536x618.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_498566298-2048x824.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/radon-faq\/\">\n\t\t\t\tRadon In Your Home\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJanuary 18, 2023\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that you can&#8217;t see, taste, or smell. Indoor radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and contributes to an estimated 7,000 to 30,000 lung cancer deaths each year. <\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/radon-faq\/\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2608 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/smoke-alarms\/\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_178853658-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2610\" alt=\"Smoke Detector, Home Maintenance\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_178853658-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_178853658-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_178853658-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_178853658-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_178853658-1536x1025.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/AdobeStock_178853658-2048x1367.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/smoke-alarms\/\">\n\t\t\t\tSmoke Alarms &#038; What You Should Know\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJanuary 12, 2023\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>As a reputable home inspection service, we always advise installing a functional smoke alarm in your house. Also, regularly inspecting them can ensure that they are functioning correctly<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/smoke-alarms\/\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2563 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/4-tips-to-protect-your-roof-system-in-winter\/\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_290009116-scaled-e1659199330762-300x132.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2571\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_290009116-scaled-e1659199330762-300x132.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_290009116-scaled-e1659199330762-1024x450.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_290009116-scaled-e1659199330762-150x66.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_290009116-scaled-e1659199330762-768x337.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_290009116-scaled-e1659199330762-1536x674.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_290009116-scaled-e1659199330762-2048x899.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/elementor\/thumbs\/AdobeStock_290009116-scaled-e1659199330762-psja2c46vluw8ba31gk6ax010us6um3gjt0a7yoq6g.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/4-tips-to-protect-your-roof-system-in-winter\/\">\n\t\t\t\tRoof System: 4 Tips to Protect it in Winter\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJuly 30, 2022\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\t1 Comment\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Winter is approaching, and if you want to keep your roof and your house safe from harm and damage during these cold and snowy months,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/4-tips-to-protect-your-roof-system-in-winter\/\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2551 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/bathroom-and-kitchen-vents-why-you-should-turn-them-on\/\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_89129567-300x201.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2554\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_89129567-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_89129567-1024x687.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_89129567-150x101.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_89129567-768x516.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_89129567-1536x1031.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/AdobeStock_89129567-2048x1375.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/bathroom-and-kitchen-vents-why-you-should-turn-them-on\/\">\n\t\t\t\tBathroom And Kitchen Vents: Why You Should Turn Them On\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJuly 7, 2022\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Generally, the bathroom and kitchen are the most commonly used part of a house. They are known to have the latest technical equipment and are<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/bathroom-and-kitchen-vents-why-you-should-turn-them-on\/\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-2533 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-home-inspection category-homebuyer-resources\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/dryer-vents-10-cleaning-and-safety-tips-for-you\/\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_238978592-300x200.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-2547\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_238978592-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_238978592-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_238978592-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_238978592-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_238978592-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/AdobeStock_238978592-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/dryer-vents-10-cleaning-and-safety-tips-for-you\/\">\n\t\t\t\tDryer Vents: 10 Cleaning and Safety Tips for You!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJune 30, 2022\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-avatar\">\n\t\t\tNo Comments\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Generally, homeowners do not notice the dryers vents when it comes to our laundry appliances. Even though they remove all of our clothing&#8217;s unwanted fuzz<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/dryer-vents-10-cleaning-and-safety-tips-for-you\/\">\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ac4f9d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ac4f9d7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d672e7e\" data-id=\"d672e7e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-39fb605 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"39fb605\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-be823a9\" data-id=\"be823a9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b1b8ad elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"8b1b8ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1451\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1451\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Radon Information<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1452\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1452\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mold Information<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1453\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1453\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Component Life Expectancy<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1454\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1454\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Tips for Homebuyers<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1451\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Radon Information<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1451\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1451\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Radon<\/a> is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer.<br \/>You can\u2019t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure.\u00a0 Radon can have a big impact on your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/indoor-air-quality-iaq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indoor Air Quality<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Which Radon Zone do you live in?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radon\/epa-map-radon-zones-and-supplemental-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"6fb8d317-cec0-47df-a60f-9035c2458198\">\u00a0Find\u00a0Radon Zone and Supplemental Radon Information near you.<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1452\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Mold Information<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1452\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1452\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Mold is a fungus that grows on damp surfaces, such as the walls and floors of your home. Left unchecked, it can grow in colonies and produce allergens and irritants. It\u2019s important to test for mold before buying or selling a home so you can remediate the issue prior to closing escrow.<\/p><p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">There are many different types of mold that can occur in a home and lead not only to structural damage, but some health concerns as well.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-align: center; color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); font-size: 1rem;\">Mold is difficult to find in many homes as it grows exclusively in dark and moist areas that are usually hidden somewhere in the structural areas of the home such as attics and basements.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/mold-inspection\/\"><span style=\"color: var( --e-global-color-text ); font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); font-size: 1rem;\">Mold Testing Information<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"text-align: center;\">Get more information about mold in your home from this\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; text-align: center;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/mold\/brief-guide-mold-moisture-and-your-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE guide on mold in your home<\/a><span style=\"text-align: center;\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1453\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Component Life Expectancy<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1453\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1453\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Find the typical life expectancy for most components that are normally found in homes<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/mountainsidehomeinspections.net\/component-life-expectancy\/\">Typical life expectancies for most components found in homes are listed in this page<\/a>. These life expectancies have been determined through research and testing based on regular recommended maintenance and conditions of normal wear and tear, and not extreme weather (or other) conditions, neglect, over-use, or abuse<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1454\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Tips for Homebuyers<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1454\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1454\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><p>Whether you\u2019re a first-time homebuyer or a veteran homeowner downsizing or trading up, these valuable tips can help streamline your real estate transaction by making it go quicker and smoother, with the help of your InterNACHI-Certified Professional Inspector\u00ae<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nachi.org\/documents2012\/Homebuyer-Tips-Home-Inspections-with-BuyBack-Radon.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">InterNACHI Tips for Homebuyers<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that you can&#8217;t see, taste, or smell. 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