Understanding the Risks of Radon in Basement Spaces
Why Basements Are a Primary Concern for Radon Exposure After years of inspecting homes in St. Louis, I have seen a clear pattern: the highest radon readings almost always come from basement spaces. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that seeps up from the soil beneath a house. Because basements are the lowest point of a home, they act as the first collection point for this gas. The reality is that radon in basement areas often goes undetected because homeowners