Bell Harig Home Inspections Shares Insight On Keeping Homes in Hartwood, VA Safe From Radon

Culpeper, Virginia based home inspection company Bell Harig Home Inspections recently published a blog post that informs residents and homeowners in Hartwood, VA of the dangers of radon and how they can ensure their homes are radon free. The company has over 60 years of combined experience with the maintenance, remodeling and construction of residential and commercial buildings. More information about the company can be found at the following link: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=3797755706293345424.

Erica Harig, a representative for Bell Harig Home Inspections, says, “It’s one thing to own and live in your dream home, but if it’s situated in Hartwood, Virginia, it’s all the more appealing. The region is beautiful, from all sides, and on top of that, it’s one of the ultimate holiday destinations in the United States—especially if you’re a fan of good wine. We speak with experience when we say that Hartwood Winery is the ideal place to visit whenever you have guests who just love good wine or if you're visiting in Stafford County. So, when you’ve got your house in Hartwood, you need to stay on top of keeping it safe and radon-free.”

The company explains that radon is a gas that cannot be smelled, tasted or seen. It forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium, all radioactive metals, breaks down in rocks, soil and groundwater. People are often exposed to radon by breathing the radon in air that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes. As radon comes naturally from the earth, people are always exposed to it. This is why, during testing, radon test devices will be placed in the lowest occupied level of the home. According to the company, having one’s home tested is the only effective way to determine whether they are at risk of high radon exposure. More information can be found at the following link: https://bellharig.com/make-your-hartwood-va-home-safe.

Harig says, “Radon is also known as The Silent Killer due to how undetectable it is. Odorless, colorless and non-combustible, radon does its damage over the long term, causing the development of lung cancer in those exposed to it for a moderate to long period of time. The last thing you want is to be in a constant state of risk in your home. Why not ensure your home is safe for you and your loved ones?”

The company explains that, as radon levels can vary from day to day and from season to season, testing can be done in two different ways: short-term (two to 90 days) or long-term (greater than three months). Short-term tests are used in cases when the results are needed quickly—and should be followed by another short-term test. However, long-term tests will yield better information on a home's average year-round radon levels.

In the blog post, the company also explains possible natural causes for radon level fluctuation. One of the reasons the company provides is light wind or rain, saying that these weather phenomena can have a small but noticeable impact on radon levels. However, heavy wind, rain or other stormy conditions can have a severe impact on a house’s radon test levels. The radon levels of one’s home can become higher during rainstorms, and this is due to barometric pressure changes as well as changes in the soil beneath and around the home.

Harig says, “Radon levels are subject to environmental factors. However, you can take an active role in ensuring your home is safe for all who live there. The good news is that you don’t have to struggle with this issue alone. At Bell Harig Home Inspections, we are here to help you. Don’t hesitate to call Bell Harig Home Inspections so that you can schedule a radon test for your Hartwood home.”

Those who want to learn more about Bell Harig Home Inspections and the various services they provide can find more information on the company’s website. Additionally, the company encourages interested parties to get in touch with them directly via email or phone. Alternatively, the company can also be reached through the contact form on their website. Bell Harig Home Inspections also maintains a presence on Facebook where they frequently post updates, share blog posts and communicate with their clients. Bell Harig Home Inspections’ Facebook page can be found at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/bellharig.