In order to make sure that you are able to keep your building safe and sound, you need to be sure that you are able to prevent radon throughout your building. Radon is a gas that has no color or smell, so it is easy to have it in your building and not even know it. If you want to learn the ins and outs of the risk of this gas, in addition to how to detect it and test for it and mitigate it, read on and use these tips to the best of your ability.

#1: The dangers of radon 

When it comes to radon gas and why it is so dangerous, perhaps the main hazard is that it is very difficult to detect and very much potentially deadly. The reason it is potentially deadly is that radon can lead to lung cancer if it is inhaled. Lung cancer is one of the most aggressive types of cancer, as between 11% and 15% of people who are diagnosed with it will only live for five years or so. The best thing you can do in this regard is prevent radon in your building through proper detection and testing.

#2: Get your building tested periodically

You also need to make sure that you are able to test your building for radon gas to be on the safe side. There are some companies that will handle this testing for you in a professional manner and to give you peace of mind. This testing will usually cost you somewhere between $200 and $888. Make sure that you get a breakdown of the testing so that you know exactly what it entails. Shop around between these companies to make sure that you pay closer to the low end for this testing, while still getting great service.

#3: Install a radon system in your home

Finally, make sure that you install a radon alarm system in your home so that you are notified at once if the gas is present. These systems are sophisticated and will take the guesswork and stress out of dealing with this invisible and odorless gas in your household. You can typically expect to pay approximately $1200 on getting one of these radon systems installed inside of your building. This way, you will be able to get out at once and save yourself from danger.

Follow these three tips in order to prevent radon poisoning in your household.