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Radon measurement term: picocurie

Are you smarter than the average bear (for those of you familiar with Yogi Bear) when it comes to radon lingo? Pick from one below. When radon is measured and the results are in, how are the results measured/read?  You may hear people share the results  as .4 (or whatever the level)  then the  word […]

Are newer, radon-resistant homes still at risk for radon?

If your home was built in the past 10 years, it’s probable that your contractor adhered to building standards to construct a more ‘radon resistant’ home.  But  what does that actually mean? Does this mean a newer home is more likely to be radon free?  The short answer is no.  All properties are at risk for […]

How much will it cost to have a radon mitigation system installed in my home?

Did your home test high for radon? What’s the next step and how much will this cost to remedy?  These are common questions and the answer varies greatly depending on several factors.  Consider consulting with a licensed, qualified, radon mitigation specialist first to fully understand the radon mitigation process. Upon their assessment of your home, […]

Radon construction update

Nebraska Radon Resistant New Construction Law and How it Effects New Home Builders   Effective August 24, 2017 It is the intent of the Legislature that the recommendations provided by the Radon Resistant New Construction Task Force under section 76-3504 be used by the Legislature during the 2019 legislative session to establish, in statute, minimum standards for […]

Task force to create radon-resistant construction laws

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts has approved a new law that creates a task force to develop and recommend minimum standards for radon resistant new construction in Nebraska. The “Radon Resistant New Construction Act,” approved April 27, was proposed by State Sen. Bob Krist of Omaha. The task force’s recommendations will be used during the Unicameral’s […]