Over the past 36 years, I have dedicated my life’s work to the building trades. Currently, I conduct training classes and seminars for the professional handyman industry as well as provide technical support nationally for handymen and home inspectors. This blog will contain handyman stories, instructions, pictures and more! Thanks for visiting my blog and I hope that you enjoy the infomation regarding homes, a professional handyman and home repairs that I will provide.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Why Homes Should Be Tested for Radon (part 1)
As the public becomes more aware of Radon, there has become an increased demand for testing of homes before a purchase. Most relocation companies now require Radon testing as part of the transaction. The EPA and State of Tennessee are increasing their awareness programs. The national average indoor radon level is about 1.3 pCi/L while outdoor radon levels average 0.4 pCi/L. The higher a home’s radon level, the greater the health risks. Did you know that Middle Tennessee is in Zone 1 of the EPA’s radon potential map (highest level)? Zone 1 is described as an area that has a predicted average indoor radon level of greater than 4 pCi/L. The level of 4 pCi/L is called the action level, where the EPA recommends that action be taken to reduce the indoor concentration of Radon.
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