Resources for Radon-Resistant Construction

by | Jun 5, 2022 | Building Green, Construction, Green Building

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How to Ensure Your Home is Radon-Resistant

Radon is a naturally occurring odorless, colorless gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. Nearly 1 out of 15 homes in the U.S. is estimated to have elevated radon levels.
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Homes built using radon-resistant construction techniques helps builders and contractors to better serve their clients by helping to reduce buyers’ risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon in indoor air. Using common materials and straightforward techniques, builders can construct new homes that are resistant to radon entry.
Below are several resources provided by the EPA to help educate about radon, and ensure that more homes are radon-resistant

 

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About the Author, Sean Sullivan

About the Author, Sean Sullivan

Sean got his start in the construction business in 1994. Today, he’s the President of Living Stone Design + Build, and is an Accredited Master Builder, Certified Green Professional, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist, and author of Building a Quality Custom Home: What you Need to Know. He also teaches continuing education courses for builders and accreditations through the NC Builders Institute. Sean loves western North Carolina and the Asheville community, and lives in Black Mountain with his wife, Laura Sullivan.