Most reduction systems cause some loss of heated or cooled air, and thus result in higher utility bills. How much your utility bills will be affected depends on the climate you live in, what kind of reduction system you select, and how your house is built. If you decide to remodel your house after you have fixed a radon problem, you should test again for radon. The testing should take place in the lowest lived-in area to make sure the construction did not reduce the effectiveness of the radon reduction. If you are adding a new foundation for an addition to your house, address the radon problem during construction.
Radon exists in all types of homes.
It can be a problem in old homes, new homes, drafty homes, insulated homes, or homes with and without basements. It is a national problem and one that should be checked. Testing is the only way to determine if your house has a problem. First you must test your home to determine if you have a radon problem. Some people have a false sense of well being once they find their neighbors houses have tested within acceptable limits for radon.