Radon: The Silent Home Intruder
Most of us have a home security system of some kind to protect our families from intruders. But there is a silent intruder that is a threat to every home – one that can cause dangerous health issues – that Read More »
Radon & Kids – The Health Impacts for Children
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is present in the soil and rocks. It is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, making it difficult to detect without proper testing. Unfortunately, radon exposure can have serious health consequences, especially for children. Read More »
New Radon Standards for Multifamily Housing
Changes in effect June 30, 2023
If you build, own, manage or live in multifamily housing property, you should be aware of changes to radon standards on the horizon. Specifically, these are upcoming changes to the Federal Housing Finance Read More »
Radon Q & A
Should I still test radon levels even if I already have a radon mitigation system?
As Kansas City’s leading radon services provider for the past 15 years, our team at Certified Radon has fielded thousands of questions from homeowners Read More »
Learn Radon Basics
Free American Lung Association Course
Radon education has always been central to our service mission here at Certified Radon. Over the years we’ve seen a lot of misinformation about what radon is, the health consequences of radon, and how to Read More »
Gail Orcutt School Radon Safety Rule
Protecting Iowa Children from Radon Poisoning in Schools
On May 19th, 2020 at the age of 67, Gail Orcutt died of lung cancer. Ms. Orcutt never smoked. This raised some red flags. She learned that radon was most likely the Read More »
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month
National Pet Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death for domestic dogs and cats in the U.S., so this month, spread the word to help educate pet owners about how best to protect their furry family Read More »
Does My Radon Mitigation System Need Servicing?
Is it time to have my Radon Mitigation System serviced?
This is a question we get often from new homeowners who have purchased a home with an existing radon mitigation system. Most homeowners are aware they have the system but Read More »
Facts About Radon Mitigation in Your Home
Get the Facts About Radon Mitigation
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer for the general population.
The Surgeon General and EPA recommend testing for radon and reducing radon Read More »
Your Work Environment & Radon Risk
What You Need to Know About Radon Exposure in the Workplace
During a high point of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Pew research found an astounding 71% of the U.S. workforce reported working from home on a regular basis. However, Read More »