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Radon in Colorado

Radon in Colorado: What You Need To Know

Radon in Colorado: What You Need To Know Colorado’s unique geology, with its uranium-rich soils and rock formations, contributes to higher radon levels than many other states. Many homes exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recommended action level of 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L).  While the EPA uses this level as an action point, it’s…

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What is Radon?

What Is Radon And How To Test

Radon is an invisible and odorless gas that many people do not know is in their homes and can pose serious health risks.  What is Radon: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium in the rock and soil below your home. It is naturally drawn up into your…

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Testing Firestop Collars

Testing Firestop Collars

Last month, we discussed firestop collars and the importance of proper installation. If you missed it, read the article here. Today we’ll show you what happens when a firestop collar is installed incorrectly. What is a Firestop Collar To recap, firestop collars are used to maintain the integrity of a firewall, like the shared wall…

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How to Install a Firestop Collar

How to Install a Firestop Collar

When installing a radon mitigation system, fire safety usually isn’t top of mind. However, it’s important for mitigators to ensure that radon systems do not interfere with fire-resistant structures. Today we’ll discuss firewalls, firestop collars, and proper installation. What is a firewall?   Firewalls are fire-resistant walls that reduce the chance a fire spreads from one…

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