Read more about the article What Is Radon and Why Should Your Home Be Tested?
"A continuous radon monitor is mounted to a tripod in an unfinished house basement. A house is commonly tested for radon with a single use test kit. If initial readings are high or remediation work has begun a system like this would be used to determine a more accurate measurement over time. An added benefit of this unit is real time measurement. The display screen reads Avg. 3.5 pCi/l (picocuries per liter), the curie is a unit of radioactivity. The background is unfinished drywall with seams and screws."

What Is Radon and Why Should Your Home Be Tested?

Buying or owning a home involves more than maintaining the visible parts of the property. Some potential concerns can't be seen, smelled, or tasted, making professional testing an important part…

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inspector or engineer is inspecting construction and quality assurance new house using a checklist. Engineers or architects or contactor work to build the house before handing it over to the homeowner

What Questions Should You Ask During a Home Inspection?

A home inspection is more than an opportunity to receive a written report. It's also your chance to learn about the property from a trained professional who can explain the…

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