Posts Tagged ‘Radon’
Why Radon is Dangerous
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…
Read MoreWhy 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 MoreSpring Home Repair Checklist
Don’t Get Caught With Radon, Mold, Or Pest Damage! As the signs of spring are slowly starting to pop up, it’s a great time to complete a few simple maintenance projects sure to keep your home safe from many of the silent culprits that can easily wreak havoc. Not quite sure where to start? Here’s…
Read MoreJanuary is Radon Awareness Month
7 reasons you NEED to test your home for radon! According to the EPA, Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. Radon is a radioactive gas produced when uranium in the soil decays; it can be found all over…
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 MoreArrrrr Matey! Who’s 3Rs Construction?
When You Think 3Rs, Think Repair, Remodel, & Remediation! Is catching up on home repair part of your New Year’s resolution? It’s probably not a regular thing to put on a resolution list, but it could be! After all, there’s always something to be done around the house! REPAIR Home repair could be as…
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 MorePreparing Your Home for the Spring Real Estate Market – PART THREE
Enticing Curb Appeal Provided by 3Rs Construction & Remodeling in Salem, Oregon Here in Salem, Oregon, spring is a long awaited time of year. After the dark days of winter, the brighter, more colorful days of spring are a welcome sight! If you’re going to put your house on the market, it’s a great time…
Read MorePreparing Your Home for the Spring Real Estate Market – PART ONE
Mold and Radon Removal and Repair by 3Rs Construction & Remodeling in Salem, Oregon Our beautiful Salem, Oregon spring is just around the corner! It’s the time of fresh starts and a renewed vigor to get things done. The birds are singing, the bees are buzzing, and kids are counting down the days left in…
Read More3Rs Construction in Salem, Oregon Offers Winter Specials
Winter is a great time to schedule a FREE estimate for mold remediation, radon testing, or aging in place remodeling. 3Rs Construction & Remodeling is the contractor in Salem, Oregon that you can trust! * 3Rs Construction specializes in mold remediation * Read our blog on the importance of testing for radon * Stay…
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