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January is Radon Action Month, and with February fast approaching, you may want to think about getting your home tested. Radon gas is a leading cause of lung cancer, second only to smoking. Home Evalutation Services owner Kerry Noble says for the residents of the U.P. this could be a serious problem.
Towns with rocky, mineral rich soil are at a higher risk, and Noble says many of the homes he tests are in these areas. Unfortunately, radon gas doesn’t have a color or smell, and exposure doesn’t have any immediate symptoms. Radon occurs when uranium breaks down into radium, which breaks down into the culprit gas. The gas then seeps up from the bed rock and into the home through cracks in the slab. But, Noble says even if you don’t live in a risky area, you should still consider getting your home tested.
If there is radon in your home, all is not lost. There are mitigation techniques to ventilate the gas to the outside. If you have any questions or want to test your home for radon, call 906-361-9183.
