Myths about Radon
When it comes to radon testing in Minneapolis , we here at AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service are one of the area’s best. We have uncovered several myths about radon, so we wanted to set the record straight about a few of them and help dispel those myths. First of all, some people think radon is not that big of a problem, so radon testing is an unnecessary expense. This could not be further from the truth! The Centers for Disease Control and the American Medical Association both agree that radon causes lung cancer, and smokers are at an even higher risk of developing lung cancer caused by radon than non-smokers. Another myth is that radon testing is only needed on certain kinds of homes. But all homes should be regularly tested for radon. There are many different risk factors when it comes to radon, like the way the house was constructed. Also, there is a common belief that if a house tests positively for radon, it means the house cannot be sold. This is also untrue. If r...