Why Radon is Dangerous

Radon is dangerous to your health - Test your home for Radon in Salem

Imagine there are thousands of bees living right below your home. A few find their way through the cracks in your foundation. The odds are still in your favor that you won’t get stung. But the longer you’re in the same space with them, the more likely you’ll get stung. Remember, more are coming in…

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Black Mold Removal

Black Mold Removal in your Home

You can find mold spores almost anywhere on the planet. But when you come across black mold in your home, it is unsettling because it represents a potential danger to your health. In fact, some, not specifically black mold, can be a severe health hazard, as it can damage your lungs and attack the central…

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January is National Radon Action Month

3Rs Construction January is Radon Action Month

3Rs Construction Provides Radon Testing & Mitigation   It’s a great time for a reminder to test your home for radon and protect your family from potential illness. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that there are over 20,000 deaths in the United States each year to radon exposure. That’s more fatalities than drunk…

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How Does An Earthquake Affect Radon Levels?

Radon flows like a river

Did You Feel The Earthquake Near Salem! Did it leave you feeling “all shook up”? At a 3.1 magnitude earthquake, it would be easy to miss unless you were right on top of it. The quake was near Silverton, Oregon on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 8:45 pm. If you want to see some interesting…

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You’re in Luck – Dry Ice Blasting is “GREEN”

3Rs Construction Dry Ice Blasting is Green

Remove Mold with Environmentally Friendly Dry Ice Blasting by 3Rs Construction Mold is a common problem here in Salem, Oregon. While the rain and mist keeps our beautiful Willamette Valley green and lush, sometimes the moisture can find it’s way into our homes. The green is nice growing outdoors, but we certainly don’t want any…

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Dry Ice Blasting for Fire Damage

Dry Ice Blasting for Fire Damage 3Rs Construction Repair and Restoration in Salem, Oregon

FIRE DAMAGE REPAIR AND RESTORATION BY 3Rs CONSTRUCTION You know dry ice… that stuff that makes a cool smoke effect at concerts and makes a Halloween witches brew look eerie. Yeah, that stuff! Well, it does have practical uses too. Dry ice is simply frozen carbon dioxide, so it’s completely natural. Carbon dioxide is what…

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3Rs Construction is Salem’s Trusted Radon Professional

3Rs Construction Radon Certified Salem Oregon

Experienced and Trained Radon Testing and Mitigation   Our goal at 3Rs Construction & Remodeling is for you to have peace of mind about the health and safety of your home. That’s why Duane West, owner of 3Rs Construction & Remodeling, attended a special radon mitigation training class provided by AARST-NRPP (The American Association of…

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3Rs Construction Reviews Stanley Watras and Radon Mitigation

3Rs Construction Stanley Watras Radon Story

The Discovery of Radon in Homes Did you ever wonder why we ever started doing radon testing and radon mitigation in homes? Did someone just get up in the morning and think to themselves, “I think I’ll check my house for radon today.” No …that would be silly! But, it’s actually a very interesting tale! It…

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Mold’s Circle of Life by 3Rs Construction & Remodeling

Once moisture is introduced to mold spores, how longs does it take for them to germinate? Duane West, owner of 3Rs Construction & Remodeling in Salem, Oregon taught a class on mold and mold remediation to local realtors. Here’s a snippet of info about the life cycle of mold. You’ll understand why it’s so important…

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Mold Matter’s – Part 3 by 3Rs Construction

Mold Myths & Remediation

There are more myths than facts lofting around in the mold arena these days.  Part three in the Series “Mold Matters” by 3Rs Construction & Remodeling was intended to address a few of the common Mold Myths. (Here comes the disclaimer) 3Rs Construction is in no way intending to be the final authority in Mold…

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Mold Facts 201 by 3Rs Construction

Mold Facts & Removal Tips - Mold Remediation

Mold Removal Questions The following information is the second in a series of posts created by 3Rs Construction in Salem, Oregon to help inform the general public on how to best deal with Mold and Mold Removal or Remediation in their homes or businesses. As I mentioned in “Part One” of this series on “Mold…

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Mold Facts 101 by 3Rs Construction

Mold Facts, Removal, & Remediation in Salem, OR

Mold Removal Questions The following information is the first in a series of posts created by 3Rs Construction & Remodeling in Salem Oregon to help inform the general public on how to best deal with Mold, Mold Removal, or Remediation in their homes or businesses. First off let me explain, I am neither a professional…

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3Rs Construction Mold Remediation

Mold Remediation

Ventilation and remediating mold has become an ever growing concern for Salem, Oregon area residents. As home inspectors become more educated and homeowners more aware of the potential adverse health effects of high concentrations of mold in living spaces, 3Rs Construction & Remodeling is getting a corresponding number of calls from concerned Salem, Oregon area…

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