Home Remediation
Why Hire a Certified Radon Mitigator to Lower the Radon Levels in Your Home?
What is Radon? Radon is a gaseous radioactive element that kills more than 20,000 people every year. Unfortunately, the only way to be sure how much radon is in your home is through radon testing done by a professional, as radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. Among the health concerns associated with radon exposure are…
Read MoreBlack Mold Removal
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…
Read MoreJanuary is National 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…
Read MoreHow Does An Earthquake Affect Radon Levels?
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…
Read MoreYou’re in Luck – 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…
Read MoreDry Ice Blasting for Fire Damage
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…
Read More3Rs Construction is Salem’s Trusted Radon Professional
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…
Read More3Rs Construction Reviews Stanley Watras and Radon Mitigation
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…
Read MoreMold’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 remediation to local realtors. Here’s a snippet of info about the life cycle of mold. You’ll understand why it’s so important to…
Read MoreRadon Remediation / Mitigation by 3Rs Construction in Salem Oregon
You CAN’T: ⋅ See It ⋅ Taste It ⋅ Smell It You CAN: ⋅ Find It ⋅ Measure It ⋅ Remove It What is it? It’s radon. Radon is naturally occurring but it kills more than 22,000 people each year. According to the CDC, radon kills more people than drunk driving and,…
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