Radon Testing Protocols
Does your radon tester follow the EPA guidelines? In a real estate transaction most radon tests are performed by the home inspector. There is nothing
Approximately 90% of all structural building failures are caused by moisture. With the exception of the homeowner, moisture is the #1 enemy of the hou
Does your radon tester follow the EPA guidelines? In a real estate transaction most radon tests are performed by the home inspector. There is nothing
In Existing Homes: After testing for radon and if the level exceeds 4.0 picocuries, the next step is to begin mitigation. You should look for a ‘ce
Radon mitigation is part of the MN State Building Code. What does it mean when the MN State Building Code is modified to include radon mitigation m
January is National Radon Awareness Month. Radon gas and real estate don’t mix well. The more energy efficient we make our houses the greater the r
What Makes My Window Panes Wet? Problem: The window is wet on the room side of the glass for a few weeks in fall. Solution: Moisture has accu
Icicles indicate the formation of ice dams. What do ice dams indicate? Icicles form where water is dripping from the roof when snow is melting and
This very cold winter has been responsible for many accidents, including deaths from CO (carbon monoxide) poisoning. These disasters might have b
EPA does not recommend sub slab suction as the only way of reducing radon levels in your home. In a real estate transaction there is limited time t
I never had frost buildup on my windows before! Like many houses my 1974 rambler was in need of attention. For the past 5 years my justification