LEAD PAINT CHIP TESTING
Better Homes Inspection Lead Paint Chip Testing
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Lead Paint: Lead-based paints were banned for residential use in 1978. Homes built in the U.S. before 1978 are likely to have some lead-based paint. When the paint peels and cracks, it makes lead paint chips and dust. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause damage over time, especially in children. The greatest risk is to brain development, where irreversible damage can occur. Higher levels can damage the kidneys and nervous system in both children and adults. The CDC recommends testing paint for lead.
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ASBESTOS TESTING / ANALYSIS
BETTER HOMES INSPECTION ASBESTOS TESTING
Better Homes Inspection can test for asbestos.
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What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals commonly used in building materials such as flooring, ceilings, roofing, automotive parts, and other construction materials.
Asbestos is known for its heat resistance, strength, and versatility. Asbestos is extremely toxic and known to cause a number of respiratory and lung disorders including pleural mesothelioma and lung cancer.
If you believe you have asbestos material in your home, give us a call and we can have it analyzed for you.
RADON... WHAT IS IT ?
BETTER HOMES INSPECTION RADON TESTING
Better Homes Inspection can test your home for radon gasses.
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What is radon gas? Is it dangerous?
Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. Radon gas is inert, colorless and odorless. Radon is naturally in the atmosphere in trace amounts. Outdoors, radon disperses rapidly and, generally, is not a health issue. Most radon exposure occurs inside homes, schools and workplaces. Radon gas becomes trapped indoors after it enters buildings through cracks and other holes in the foundation. Indoor radon can be controlled and managed with proven, cost-effective techniques.
Breathing radon over time increases your risk of lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Nationally, the EPA estimates that about 21,000 people die each year from radon-related lung cancer. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths.
You can take steps to reduce and control the amount of radon in your home. Testing is the only way to determine radon levels. Have your home tested by Better Homes Inspection. If radon levels are high, contact a certified radon service professional to fix your home. EPA guidance suggests mitigating if levels are at or above 148 Becquerels/meter3 (4 picocuries/liter). Usually, radon problems are fixed using an underground ventilation system or by increasing the rate of air changes in the building.
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