Certified Air Quality Measurement
What is a Professional Radon Test?
Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas that can accumulate to dangerous levels inside your property. A certified measurement is the crucial first step to identifying your risk and protecting your indoor environment.
Understanding Radioactive Soil Gas
Radon gas occurs naturally from the breakdown of uranium in bedrock and soil. Because buildings create a natural vacuum effect against the earth, this gas is drawn inside through foundation cracks, construction joints, and crawlspaces. Over time, breathing elevated levels of radon damages lung tissue and stands as the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Because you cannot see, smell, or taste it, a diagnostic evaluation is the only definitive method to determine your exposure level. At Rn86 Solutions, we employ advanced, calibrated measurement technologies to deliver accurate, uncompromised reporting that safeguards your home or commercial asset.
Why Choose Professional Testing?
- ✔ **Continuous Monitors:** Tracks hourly spikes and fluctuations.
- ✔ **Tamper Detection:** Logs structural shifts or unauthorized air drafts.
- ✔ **Certified Analysts:** Evaluated by NRPP-credentialed specialists.
- ✔ **Real Estate Ready:** Meets strict legal and transactional benchmarks.
The Professional Testing Process
1. Strategic Placement
The device is deployed in the lowest regularly occupiable level of the home, remaining safely suspended away from exterior walls, drafts, and high-humidity zones.
2. 48-Hour Minimum Window
Short-term testing requires a minimum active period of 48 hours to account for diurnal atmospheric changes and establish a dependable baseline average.
3. Controlled Environment
The property must maintain closed house conditions—keeping windows and primary exterior doors shut—to prevent outside air from masking the true sub-slab gas entry.
4. Continuous Data Logging
Our continuous radon monitors record real-time data hourly, tracking barometric shifts, relative humidity, and structural movement to ensure data legitimacy.
5. Understanding the Metrics
Results are measured in picocuries per liter (pCi/L). If the structural average reads at or above the EPA's action threshold of **4.0 pCi/L**, active correction is strongly urged.
6. Comprehensive Reporting
You receive an itemized, clear diagnostic breakdown detailing the hourly fluctuations and final math, giving you concrete documentation for your records or transaction.
Testing FAQs Answered
Can I use a charcoal canister instead of a professional monitor?
While DIY charcoal test kits provide a basic estimate, they are highly susceptible to shipping delays, lab errors, and intentional or accidental environment tampering. Continuous monitors log hour-by-hour dynamics, making them the standard required for real estate transactions.
How often should a property be re-tested?
The EPA and ANSI/AARST national standards recommend testing your structure **every two years**. Natural building settling, structural shifting, or regional changes in soil geology can cause radon levels to increase unexpectedly over time.
What should I do if my test results are high?
If your average registers above 4.0 pCi/L, do not panic—radon accumulation is a solvable problem. Active mitigation systems can be cleanly engineered to vent the soil gas safely above your roofline, permanently lowering your indoor levels.
Secure Your Peace of Mind
Protect your family, tenants, or upcoming real estate investment. Contact the certified specialists at Rn86 Solutions to deploy an expert continuous monitor test today.