DIY Radon Tests vs Professional Radon Testing: Where Home Radon Tests Fall Short

Radon Testing and Mitigation in Des Moines

DIY Radon Testing vs Professional Radon Testing: Where Home Radon Tests Fall Short When it comes to radon testing, there are two types: active and passive. Professional radon testing requires active testing while DIY radon testing kits are typically passive tests. For passive radon testing, there are three subtypes: elecret, alpha track, and charcoal. DIY […]

Different Radon Levels and What They Mean for Iowans

Radon Testing and Mitigation in Des Moines

Different Radon Levels And What They Mean If you’ve completed an at-home, store-bought radon test and followed the necessary steps, you’ve no doubt been presented with a combination of letters and numbers that you may find confusing. Since you are not a radon expert, it’s normal to be left wondering what it all means. As […]

When Should You Test for Radon?

When Should You Test For Radon? Before You Move Into Your New Home

When Should You Test For Radon?   You may think “I will just test for Radon when I notice it!” However, Radon is a natural gas with radioactivity that is odorless, tasteless, and colorless, making it undetectable to the human senses. But radon testing is crucial for your health and well-being because long-term exposure has […]

Radon Testing: How It Works and What To Expect

Iowa Radon Testing

Radon Testing: How It Works & What To Expect Radon, a colorless, odorless toxic gas, is both very common and very harmful when you experience long-term exposure. Because it is so harmful but also difficult to detect, it’s essential to get professional radon testing and mitigation, if necessary. The idea of radon testing and possible […]

Harmful Effects of Radon: What You Need to Know

Radon Testing and Mitigation Systems in Iowa

Harmful Effects of Radon: What You Need to Know At Millage Construction, we prioritize the safety of our clients. Radon gas is one of the silent threats we encounter in our homes. Because radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, there aren’t many reliable ways to detect it. It forms from the decay of uranium soil, […]