by Pristine Home Inspections | Jan 22, 2014 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
The worst part about radon exposure is the fact that you can’t smell, taste or see it, but it can still be present in your home, office, daycare facility or school. As we honor January as Radon Awareness Month and celebrate 30 years of Radon Awareness in 2014, it’s...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Dec 31, 2013 | Radon
This past summer, a statewide Minnesota building code was put in effect in order to reduce the risk of exposure to the cancer-causing agent known as radon. The code was initiated after a staggering 40 percent of the homes that were tested for radon came back at levels...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Dec 10, 2013 | Radon Testing in Champaign IL, Radon Testing in Daycare Centers
The odorless radioactive gas known as radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers, should be the last of a parent’s concern when dropping their child off at daycare; this is supposed to be a safe and loving space for a child when they are away from...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Nov 20, 2013 | Radon, Radon Testing in Champaign IL
As the cause of 21,000 deaths each year in the U.S., radon gas is a carcinogen that is officially the second most common cause of lung cancer, right after cigarette smoking. When it comes to radon exposure, there are levels which are considered to be acceptable by the...
by Pristine Home Inspections | Oct 21, 2013 | Choosing the Right Home Inspector in Mt. Zion, Inspections
Whether you are in the market for a new home or are looking to purchase additional property, real estate is a hefty investment. For this reason alone, it is imperative that you are educated on what your purchase entails. An investment in a home inspector is not nearly...
