Radon In Basement Journal

Why Basements Are a Primary Concern for Radon Exposure If you own a home in St. Louis, Missouri, you have likely heard about radon gas. This naturally occurring radioactive gas comes from the decay of uranium in soil and rock. It seeps up through the ground and can enter your house through any opening it finds. The basement, being the lowest living space, is often the first place radon accumulates. In my years of working with homeowners, I have seen how radon in basement ar