Radon In Basement Orbit

Understanding Radon in Basement: A St. Louis Homeowner's Guide

Why Basements Are the Front Line for Radon If you own a home in St. Louis, Missouri, you have probably heard about radon gas. It is a natural radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium in soil and rock. What you might not realize is that your basement is the part of the house most likely to have elevated radon levels. That is because radon enters from the ground below, and in a basement, you are closer to that source with less dilution from open air. I have spent