It is always recommend that a buyer test for this gas during their home inspection.  If the levels of Radon are greater than 4.0 picocuries the seller of the house has an obligation to remediate.

The remediation process involves installing a fan in the attic that is attached to a pipe that pulls air from below the foundation and sends it out over the roof-line.  These systems are essentially fool-proof and bring the levels in to acceptable range – I’ve never seen that not happen.

Once the levels are down, the risks are gone!

On a lighter note – the headline on the article in the Bernardsville News says, “Radon KIDS available in Bernards”.  I just thought that was funny.  Especially because the last time they ran this article was in 2010 and they didn’t get it right then either!  ”Free Radon Kits available in Basking Ridge”

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January is National Radon Action Month and the Bernards township health department is offering home radon kits during the month January.  If you are interested in having your home tested, visit the health department at 262 South Finley Avenue between 9:00 and 4:00 – through tomorrow. 

Bernards Township Public service announcement over. 

What is radon?  Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that comes from the decay of naturally occuring urnanium in the soil.  It is actually quite common in our area and most buyers test for it during the inspection period of the transaction.  A seller has an obligation to remediate of the results are 4.0 picocuries or greater.  It is actually very easy to remediate.  A pipe is installed in the basement – under the foundation – and snaked above the roofline.  A fan creates a vaccuum that pulls the radon out and disperses it into the air where it is diluted to a point where it is no longer harmful.  For a 3200 square foot house it typically costs about $1100.

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