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Tuesday, March 10 • 1:30pm - 2:45pm
Addressing radon in the home

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Exposure to radon gas is considered to be the second leading environmental cause of lung cancer, accounting for an estimated 20,000 deaths a year in the United States. In this session, we will discuss what radon gas is and how it is measured. You will learn the mechanism of radon entry into buildings and how building pressures affect it. You will leave with an understanding of the precautionary measures available to address radon gas in homes.

CREDITS:
AIA 1.25 LU/HSW, ASHI 1 CEC, BPI 1.25 CEUs, DSPS 1 CEU towards Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification, NAHB, NARI 1.25 CEU, PHIUS CPHC, RESNET  
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Dick Kornbluth

Dick Kornbluth, LLC
Almost 40 years ago, Dick and a partner started EnTherm, Inc, a retrofit insulation company. The company added radon mitigation to its services early on. Dick wrote the training manual and conducted contractor training for a utility-sponsored low-income weatherization program that... Read More →

Tuesday March 10, 2020 1:30pm - 2:45pm PDT
Tamboti/Aloeswood
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