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3 warning signs your house has a stem wall issue
8:48 AM, Feb 16, 2021
Arizona Foundation Solutions
Your houseâs foundation is essential and the reason your home sits level and firmly in place. Part of its structure is the stem wall that connects the foundation and walls.
âAll homes, if you walk around the outside, youâll see a concrete area about 6 inches tall, and thatâs part of an 18-inch tall concrete member thatâs called a stem wall,â Arizona Foundation Solutions owner Bob Brown said in an ABC15 interview.
That stem wall is so important that you should address any damage right away. Fortunately, being proactive about damage means your home can still protect you and your family for years to come.
3 myths you need to know about radon gas
9:57 AM, Jan 14, 2021
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You are likely familiar with lung cancer, but it may surprise you to learn that the second leading cause of the deadly disease is radon â a gas that could be underneath your home.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless and odorless. It is produced by uranium decay in rocks and soil and is found in trace amounts throughout the atmosphere. Fortunately, it dilutes quickly outdoors so is not a health concern there.
However, when radon particles are trapped in buildings, like your house, they can be toxic.