What is Radon Gas?
Radon gas is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas found in many, many homes. There are an estimated 3,300 radon-induced lung cancer deaths per year in Canada. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
Where does Radon come from?
Radon comes from the decay of uranium minerals found in rock, soil, and water. It does not naturally occur indoors, however, radon can get into your home anywhere it finds an opening where your home contacts soil. For example, cracks in foundation walls and floor slabs, construction joints, gaps around service pipes and support posts, floor drains and sumps, and water supply.
Why is Radon so dangerous?
Radon itself is radioactive. When outdoors, radon mixes with the open air and dilutes it. However, indoors, it is trapped. It becomes concentrated resulting in serious health risks, especially lung cancer.
To find out if your home has a radon problem you have to measure the radon concentration inside of it.
How Do I Test My Home for Radon?
To find out if your home has a radon problem you have to measure the radon concentration inside of it.
Health Canada recommends you test for radon every two years. Radon is volatile and it is normal for levels of radon to change regularly
There are radon professionals in the Greater Vancouver area like Radon Environmental who can work with you to test your home. They provide radon mitigation solutions for residential homes and workplaces.
Radon Mitigation Products
As a builder, we use radon mitigation products in the construction of your home to decrease the amount of radon gas capable of seeping into the home. By doing so, we ensure your new home is safe and free from harmful levels of radon gas.
Health and safety is one of our top priorities, which is why radon mitigation is an important aspect to every one of our new homes. We urge you to look into what you can do to keep your family safe.
