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Laguna Hills, Calif. - Sept. 10, 2007 - American homebuyers are becoming more and more sophisticated each year. They pay close attention to mortgage rates, hire certified home inspectors and are educated about mold, termites, asbestos and other home hazards. Yet all this sophistication hasn't included awareness of radon gas and the real threats it poses to people.
For many, radon gas might sound like something from Star Wars, but it is actually quite common. Radon gas is a radioactive byproduct of decaying uranium, which is naturally found in the soil around us. If this gas collects in an unventilated space, such as a room in your house, a serious health hazard is present. Professional home inspection schools train inspectors to understand this threat.
"Homebuyers need to be aware of radon gas," said George Achenbach, president of Allied Home Inspection School, which offers house inspection training. "Do you test for radon gas? should be one of the first things people ask before hiring a licensed home inspector. If not, the certified home inspector should be able to call in someone who has the right expertise." More and more these days, real estate inspection courses are teaching students about radon.
Radon gas is colorless and odorless and enters the house through ground level holes. New homes, because of their energy efficient construction, are also more at-risk of bottling up radon gas because they have little natural ventilation.
"The home inspection industry's intention isn't to scare homeowners and homebuyers about radon," Achenbach said. "It's simply to make them aware of its presence, and to understand that licensed home inspectors are a real resource." In response, home inspection schools are taking steps to educate their students about radon.
To learn more about Allied Home Inspection School, please visit www.homeinspectioncourse.com or call (888) 925-2108 to speak with an admissions representative.
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