Newer homes are less likely to have high concentrations of radon.

Answer: False
Explanation: Any building can have elevated concentrations of radon.

Answer: True
Explanation: Newly built homes, in some areas, are being constructed using radon-resistant techniques and often have lower radon levels because of their design. The age itself has no bearing on radon levels.

Answer: False
Explanation: Any home that has contact with the ground can potentially have high concentrations of radon.

Answer: False
Explanation: Radon is a gas that comes from the earth - it does not determine which home to enter and which ones to not.

Answer: False
Explanation: Some newer home are even equipped with radon ventilation but aren’t connected unless test show high levels

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: This field requires a specialist in the field.

Answer: True
Explanation: Less cracks and crevasse that allow radon gas to infiltrate.

Answer: True
Explanation: Minnesota has built radon resistant new homes for several years. Passive systems are built in. If the passinve system is not robust enough, a fan can be installed to turn the sytem into an active system.

Answer: False
Explanation: The level of radon gas in a home is independent of the homes age. It all depends on the location of the home, and whether homes in that area are susceptible to radon gas infiltration.

Answer: False
Explanation: Only if the proper measures have been taken to help displace the radon elsewhere.

Answer: True
Explanation: In most cases that could be true. Some builders are including mitigation systems in their homes from the start. To be on the safe side, have it tested

Answer: False
Explanation: Radon can be found in a new home as often as an older home.

Answer: False
Explanation: Newer homes can have faults in the foundation as well.

Answer: False
Explanation: Radon usually travels through the slab in the basement through small cracks and openings in the concrete.

Answer: False
Explanation: Levels depend on the location of the home, the risk does not change between new or old home.

Answer: False
Explanation: There are several considerations for radon. New construction is not a factor.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: Depends on were you live.

Answer: False
Explanation: Age of the home has nothing to do with radon levels. It all depends on the soil types and minerals in the soil.

Answer: False
Explanation: As likely as older home.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: Radon is everywhere, and it depends on the concentration of uranium or Radium in the ground.

Answer: False
Explanation: New or old most houses have some level of radon. Newer homes are sealed better for more energy efficiency. This actually can cause the radon level to be higher.

Answer: False
Explanation: Radon can be found in every home regardless of age.

Answer: False
Explanation: It has more to do with the concentration levels at a particular location.

Answer: False
Explanation: Radon gas comes from the soil so the age of the home does not matter unless the home was built with a system in place.

Answer: Unsure
Explanation: In some cases new home are built with radon mitigation systems already in place, ask your builder for information about this. The only way to know your radon level is to test. Tests can be either short term (2-90 days) or long term (> 90days). Short term tests are inexpensive and available at the Health Department and local hardware stores. Test kits are also available at the radon hotline 1-800-SOS-RADON (767-7236).

Answer: False
Explanation: Age doesn't matter.

Answer: False
Explanation: The age of the home is often no bearing on radon levels. Location of the house in areas where radon is present is the key.

Answer: False
Explanation: This is true if they have been built with Radon mitigation designed into the structure. A new home is not a guarantee that radon is not present. Radon levels vary from area to area even home to home. The home right next store can have very low levels of radon and yours can be very high. Always wise to test.

Answer: False
Explanation: Some newer more energy efficient homes may be wrapped too tight that the gas has no escape

Answer: False
Explanation: It's uncertain where radon gas comes from.

Answer: False
Explanation: Depends on where the home is located.

Answer: False
Explanation: Radon is typically in concern area's of the country, there is a site with map showing where the higher amounts of Radon Gas is found.

Answer: False
Explanation: Radon gas has been found high in both new and old homes. Newer homes tend to be tighter constructed for insulation purposes, but has not solved radon gas yet.

Answer: False
Explanation: New Construction is certainly tighter than older, less efficient homes which helps to lessen infiltration. Unfortunately, if Radon is underneath in a quantity, it will usually find a way inside.