There are many things to consider when buying a new house, but something you might be overlooking is a test for radon gas. What are the dangers of radon gas? Radon gas is the second leading cause for lung cancer, so it makes sense to protect yourself and your family.
Radon gas has no smell and is invisible, so to detect it, special equipment is required. There are steps that can be taken to mitigate the problem, some of which you can take yourself.
Radon gas comes up from the ground underneath your house, so to prevent it, you need to seal up any cracks in the basement floor. However, in most cases this is not enough. It might be that you need to install a fan with an exhaust pipe underneath your foundation to redirect the gas elsewhere.
If you need to consult a professional radon mitigation service, make sure you do your research since the quality of service as well as the price can vary greatly.
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