Radon News

Controlled airflow: good; uninvited outside air: bad
Q: I always look forward to the end of summer when we can open up our house and enjoy the cooling outdoor breezes. I'm concerned about this flow of air, however, since I have read often about controlling outdoor air. Is it bad for us to open the windows... [Read More]

Free Granite Tests: Jupurana Bordeaux, Niagara Gold, & Four Seasons
Owners of Jupurana Bordeaux granite (also known as Niagara Gold and Four Seasons granite) in the San Francisco Bay area can receive free radon testing for their granite. Certified Health Physicist Linda Kincaid is performing the testing for research... [Read More]

Environmental hazards around the house
Radon, one source of indoor pollution, is a cancer-causing radioactive gas that results from the breakdown of uranium and leaks into the home through a basement or crawl space via adjacent soil, rock or well water. Radon is the second leading cause of... [Read More]