Sealed Solutions feel that Radon is the #1 problem with crawl spaces today
2nd place is toxic mold.
Government says 1 in 8 homes in America have elevated levels of Radon.  Radon is the #2 cause of lung Cancer.
xxx -What is a good level of Radon ….. None!  but levels above 4.0 pCvl are required to be reduced by mitigation.

https://books.google.com/books?id=ybUlt4cJTt4C&pg=PA123&lpg=PA123&dq=seal+crawls+increase+radon&source=bl&ots=76U2hHkCRe&sig=2tMbhznehel4WqwQxCsu32-xHnA&hl=en&sa=X&ei=krLfVKHnCciwggSb9IHICw&ved=0CEUQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q&f=true

FACT:

1. 21,000 Americans still die each year from Radon gas lung cancer.
2.  Behind smoking, Radon gas is America’s #2 cause for lung cancer.
3.  Exposure to Radon gas is easily prevented.

Leaded base was known to cause extensive damage in the early 1900’s:

Here are just a few of the top outcomes:

• learning disabilities
• brain damage (sometimes subtle)
• loss of IQ points and intellect
• academic failure
• neuropsychological deficits
• attention deficit disorder
• hyperactive behavior
• antisocial (criminal) behavior
• neurological problems
• encephalopathy (brain swelling)
• major organ failure
• coma
• death It wasn’t until 1978 that they banned the use of lead in paints.

Interesting Sites:

NC Radon Report

NC web page for Radon

Video on how Radon effects you

Sealed Solution: Radon News

Your House can make you sick:  Read this quick article by CNN Money about Radon in your home and their concern.
The problem with todays construction standards for Radon Remediation is that these practices are RADON RESISTANT…as shown below:

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Who wants their infants, children and spouses breathing in from a Radon Resistant construction technique.  Possibly this is still why over 21,000 people in America die each year from Radon Lung Cancer.  Radon Lung Cancer is only second to smoking for causing lung cancer!  I would want a VAPOR BARRIER SYSTEM that blocks 100% of ALL vapors of anykind.

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Crawl Space Encapsulation companies who deal with Radon have this on their website:

If Radon is the U.S 2nd leading cause of LUNG CANCER who just wants the gas reduced or suppressed.  No!  I want it eliminated!  for my families sake.
We know that building practices/code changes to litigious events that occur with ignored pertinent information.  We at Sealed Solutions feel Radon and Mold are among the 2 most important items concerning the health when dealing with a persons living space that America has.  So we address that and have an affordable and permanent solution to eliminating Radon gas.

Sources to assist you:

(Other states)

North Carolina

NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Radiation Protection Section
NC Radon Program
Website: www.ncradon.org
Phone: (919) 571-4141, Fax: (919) 571-4148
Contacts: Phillip Gibson, Phillip.Gibson@dhhs.nc.gov or, Catherine Rosfjord, Catherine.Rosfjord@dhhs.nc.gov

Additional Resources

www.ncgov.com/

NC Dept. of Health and Human Services
Website: www.ncdhhs.gov/
General DHHS Hotline and contact information: www.ncdhhs.gov/contacts/hotlines.htm

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Indoor Air Quality Information by state – www.cdc.gov/nceh/airpollution/indoor_air.htm

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EPA Resources

National Radon Action Month is in January – Browse current and past National Radon Action Month events at www.radonleaders.org/nram/events

Map of Radon Zones for North Carolina
Click on the image for a larger version | What do the colors mean? | Need a full page version? (PDF, 1 page, 30 K, about PDF)	The purpose of this map is to assist National, State, and local organizations to target their resources and to implement radon-resistant building codes. This map is not intended to be used to determine if a home in a given zone should be tested for radon. Homes with elevated levels of radon have been found in all three zones. All homes should be tested regardless of geographic location. Learn more
Directory of Builders Using Radon-Resistant New Construction
EPA offers the Directory of Builders as a one-stop service to home buyers who are looking for builders that use radon-resistant construction techniques in new homes. The Directory contains the names of builders using RRNC who have voluntarily registered with EPA. EPA encourages all builders that use the recommended radon-resistant techniques to be listed in the Directory. Read more about Radon-Resistant New Construction See a Listing of States and Jurisdictions with RRNC Codes | Go to a listing of State Building Code Associations |

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