Is Radon a Problem in Colorado Springs? Radon is an odorless, tasteless, invisible gas that can cause lung cancer. The more radon you breathe in, the higher your risk of getting lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and before...
National Radon Action Month: What's it All About? Some of you may know that January is National Radon Action Month (NRAM), as proclaimed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and various other organizations. However, for every person who knows about radon’s dangers, there are at...
Radon gas is colorless, odorless, invisible, and you are constantly surrounded by it especially in your home. The gas is produced naturally from a breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. When the levels of radon gas get too high and infiltrate your home,...
Carbon monoxide poisoning is a well-known threat that residents must take seriously. We know that we need to check our furnaces, water heaters, and other gas-using appliances on a regular basis and that we need to have carbon monoxide detectors in nearly every room of...
At American Radon LLC, we dedicate a great deal of our time educating our fellow Coloradans about radon gas, its risks, and how to handle it in the home. But is radon gas only a problem in Colorado? What if you move to another state...
At American Radon, we consider it part of our job to educate people about the facts and dangers of radon gas. Below is a guide to the best sources on radon, helping you to find out more about radon for yourself, your family, and friends. The...
If you live in Colorado, then you’ve undoubtedly heard about radon gas and its dangers. We often talk about radon gas coming up through your home’s foundation or through the basement, but what about your crawl space? Can radon leak in through the crawl space...
There are many things that Colorado residents don’t know about radon, even though we have some of the highest concentrations of radon gas in the U.S. We get calls all the time from people asking us whether this or that could be a sign of...
We spend a lot of time talking about radon gas seeping into your home from the ground, but are there other ways in which you can be introduced to radon gas? Unfortunately, yes there are. We get quite a lot of people asking us if...
Even though radon awareness month has passed, it’s still a great time of year to educate your families about radon. What are some educational radon activities for students and kids? While the activities you choose will vary based on age or grade level, just taking...