radon gas: Continuous Radon Monitoring vs. “the two little vials” – Facts and Myths about Radon Gas Testing – Part II
- 02/02/10 12:21 PM
This is part two of my little 'mini-series' on the differences between the two most common real estate transaction/radon gas testing methods. In part I, I addressed the primary similarity that being accuracy. In this blog installment, I'll be sticking to differences. I'd like to cover a few pros and cons of each. Cost - Advantage: Vial test Most good quality kits cost the average inspector $20-$30, so you're typically looking at a cost in the $50-$75 range. For the machine test, factoring in the system's cost (upwards of $600) and the 'tie up' time, and you've looking at a typical $100-$150 per test. Speed … (2 comments)
radon gas: Continuous Radon Monitoring vs. “the two little vials” – Facts and Myths about Radon Gas Testing – Part I
- 12/14/09 05:59 AM
Over my 10 years as a Massachusetts Home Inspector, I (like many others in my profession) have seen a huge increase in the percentage of well-informed clients that are requesting radon gas testing as an additional service along with their home inspection. Several months ago I added continuous radon monitoring (CRM) - also loosely known as "the machine test" to my service arsenal, while continuing to offer the more economical liquid scintillation test - aka "the two small plastic vials". I routinely get quizzical questions from clients ranging from ‘what is radon' , ‘why should I test for radon', ‘what's the … (2 comments)
This is part two of my little 'mini-series' on the differences between the two most common real estate transaction/radon gas testing methods. In part I, I addressed the primary similarity that being accuracy. In this blog installment, I'll be sticking to differences. I'd like to cover a few pros and cons of each.;)
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