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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. It is number two among smokers. In the U.S. alone, 21,000 deaths are attributed to radon poisoning each year.
One of the scariest facts about radon is that it is commonly found in the home. Radon can only be detected in your home with specialized testing equipment. Luckily, Shawshank Home Inspection, has the equipment and the knowledge to ensure that you and your family will be safe from radon in your new home. We provide the opportunity to discuss findings in person in order to answer any questions you may have about the radon testing performed on your home.
According to the Maine Department of Health & Human Services, air radon higher than four picocuries per liter is found in nearly 1 in 3 homes in the state. The World Health Organization recommends homeowners take action at radon levels of 2.7 picocuries per liter and higher. It is highly recommended that all homes be tested. Home testing is an option as testing canisters are available at local hardware stores; however, we highly recommend you put the safety of your family in the hands of professionals. At Shawshank Home Inspection, our licensed testers obtain accurate results because they are familiar with the sensitive conditions needed to achieve correct readings and can assist the homeowner in maintaining proper conditions for the future. Our top of the line testing monitors will provide your results in a comprehensive report.
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. It is number two among smokers. In the U.S. alone, 21,000 deaths are attributed to radon poisoning each year.
One of the scariest facts about radon is that it is commonly found in the home. Radon can only be detected in your home with specialized testing equipment. Luckily, American Home Inspection Services, LLC, has the equipment and the knowledge to ensure that you and your family will be safe from radon in your new home.
American Home Inspection Services provides the opportunity to discuss findings in person in order to answer any questions you may have about the radon testing performed on your home.
According to the Michigan Department of Public Health (MDPH) Division of Radiological Health* (DRH), radon is found in nearly 1 in 8 homes in the state. It is highly recommended that all homes be tested. Home testing is an option as testing canisters are available at local hardware stores; however, we highly recommend you put the safety of your family in the hands of professionals. At American Home Inspection Services, our licensed testers obtain accurate results because they are familiar with the sensitive conditions needed to achieve correct readings and can assist the homeowner in maintaining proper conditions for the future. Our top of the line testing monitors will provide your results in a comprehensive report.
*In 1996, the responsibility was transferred to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.