Why test for radon?
Radon testing is recommended in every real estate transaction by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
There are estimates that the national average indoor radon level in homes is about 1.3 pCi/l of air. The EPA's Radon Zone Map for Montana indicates that many Montana counties have a predicted average indoor screening level greater than 4 pCi/L, the level at which the EPA recommends taking action to reduce concentrations.
For additional information specific to Montana, visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality's Radon Control Program page.
The only way you can know how much radon is in your home, or if mitigation is recommended, is to test for it.
Central Montana Home Inspections Radon Testing
Central Montana Home Inspections offers a 48-hour radon test.
Testing involves setting up calibrated, National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP)-approved continuous radon monitoring equipment in accordance with NRPP testing protocol to ensure the accuracy of the test.
After the testing period has elapsed, Central Montana Home Inspections prepares an easy-to-read explaining radon concentrations hour-by-hour and 48-hour average.
The report gives clients more information about the home prior to purchase.
Radon Information
Most radon in homes comes from radon in the soil that seeps into homes through cracks in the foundation or slab. The amount of radon in the soil varies widely and depends on the chemical makeup of the soil.
Radon is a worldwide health risk in homes. Radon is the number-one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to EPA estimates. For more information about radon, visit the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Radon page.