The Invisible Threat: How Radon Gas Enters Your Home

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced from the decay of uranium found in soil, rock, and water. It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, making it difficult to detect without specialized equipment.

Radon enters your home via the basement foundation.

As we heat our homes, the warm air ascends and leaves through the attic. This upward air movement generates a "stack effect," causing negative pressure in the basement.

This negative pressure functions like a vacuum on the foundation slab, pulling in air and radon gas. Using bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans for ventilation further increases this negative pressure in the home.

Since radon enters through the basement foundation, this area often has the highest concentrations of radon in the house, and inhabited area's in the lowest level should be a key target when testing for radon.