Family Designations Title Insurance Information on Radon Gas Radon gas is still an item that should be of some concern to home owners.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the decay of elements in the soil.
In Ohio, radon is created by the type of shale and other rock common throughout much of the state. It usually enters a home by seeping through cracks in the basement, foundation, sump pump or pipes and can be detected through proper testing. Testing radon levels is one of the most difficult environmental problems to accurately measure. Reasons for this include interference from such factors as air movement, cigarette smoke, water table levels, barometric pressure and even the season of the year, all of which can affect the readings. Generally, readings are higher in the summer season as compared to the winter months.