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National Association of Homebuilders, 2010 International Builders Show, Las Vegas, NV. Jan. 19-22, 2009. Find out more at www.buildersshow.com/Home/

2010 RESNET Building Performance Conference, Raleigh, NC, Feb. 22-24, 2010. Find out more at www.natresnet.org/conference/default.htm

Features: Radon Prevention: a Closer Look

Radon is a serious health threat. Although a lot of progress has been made to reduce radon in homes, radon remains one of the greatest health risks for home owners. Nearly 1 out of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have an elevated radon level (4 pCi/L or more). Home builders constructing homes in areas with potentially high or moderate radon levels should use radon-resistant new construction techniques in all their new homes. That's why radon-resistant new construction is an integral part of Indoor airPLUS qualified homes. In addition, all major green home programs give credit for radon-resistant new construction.

Radon-resistant new construction techniques are not new. Over one million homes have been built with radon-resistant new construction. Plus, there is evidence that radon-resistant new construction may decrease moisture and humidity that may help reduce asthma and other health problems. Join the many builders who already make these consumer protections standard practice. Learn more about radon at www.epa.gov/radon

Features: Tour the Indoor Air Quality House

Features: Indoor airPLUS

Why does indoor air quality matter? People are increasingly concerned about mold, radon, carbon monoxide, and toxic chemicals in their homes. In fact, EPA studies show that levels of air pollution inside the home are often two to five times higher than outdoor levels. And poor indoor air quality can lead to eye irritation, headaches, allergies, respiratory problems such as asthma, and other serious health problems. Builders can use a variety of construction practices and technologies to decrease the risk of poor indoor air quality, including careful selection and installation of moisture control systems, heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems, combustion-venting systems, and building materials. But it's not easy for homebuyers to keep track of all the preferred construction details that lead to improved indoor air quality. That's why EPA created the Indoor airPLUS label. Ask for it on your next new home.

Videos

Builders: Building with Indoor airPLUS
	(FLV, 7.3 M, 2:27) | Transcript Watch this video on EPA's YouTube Channel
Homebuyers: Improving New Homes with Indoor airPLUS
[En Espanol]	(FLV, 3.2 M, 1:04) | Transcript Watch this video on EPA's YouTube Channel

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