Radon Evacuation is a Must for Your Modular Home Especially in Minnesota

March 23, 2011

Something you can’t see or touch can sometimes be the most dangerous. This is the case with Radon. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, that means it continuously decays and releases radiation. It is produced from minerals in soil, such as uranium and radium. It is colorless, odorless and tasteless.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that each year 21,000 people die of lung cancer as a result of being exposed to elevated levels of radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer for smokers and the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. Although radon is present throughout the environment, radon levels indoors are generally higher which increase the risk of cancer. Once radon enters a home it moves freely throughout the indoor air and people can breathe it into their lungs where it can cause cell damage that may lead to lung cancer.

A radon test is the only way to find out how much radon is in your home. Performing a radon test on your own is easy, inexpensive, and can be done privately. You can usually get an inexpensive test kit at your local social services or hardware store.  There are many ways Radon can get in and every home is unique due to its local soil and construction details.

The State of Minnesota Building Code now requires a radon evacuation system installed in every new home built, so new homebuyers can rest easy at night knowing this. Modular homes are built under the state building code and are also required to have this evacuation system.

For homeowners of old or new homes I recommend buying and conducting a radon test. The test is another unexpected cost, but you can’t put a price on your health and piece of mind.

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Bring on Spring- Getting Your Modular Home Ready for the Minnesota Spring

March 8, 2011

Winter can be hard on your home and landscaping, so here are some quick tips to make sure your home and landscaping are in top shape this spring.

Check your window screens for damage-  you don’t want unwanted insects

finding their way in.

Clean your furnace, dryer, air exchanger and other filters-  this will allow your

home to work efficiently.

Check the sealants around roof vents- weather and time can wear away on the sealants.

Check shingles & gutters for snow & ice damage-  some times excessive snow and ice can create a lot of havoc.

Check the landscaping around your home-  frost heaving can move dirt around

and create areas that could cause water to flow towards your foundation.     

Harsh winter weather can affect both newly built and older homes.  This short check list will help you enjoy your spring relaxing in the sun instead of working on your home.

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March- Modular & Manufactured Homes- Did you know?

March 1, 2011

Did you know?

Another reason that Modular/Manufactured Housing is such a great value is that it is built in a controlled assembly line process where everyone is an expert at what they do.  Before Henry Ford developed the assembly line for the automobile only the rich could afford them and they were very unreliable.

By bringing the construction process into a controlled environment and moving the homes through different stages you bring the home to the expert builder instead of having to find expert builders and bring them out to your site.

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