What is Radon Gas?
- Radon is a naturally occurring odourless, colourless radioactive gas.
- Radon is caused by the natural breakdown of uranium, Radon is found in igneous rock and soil and in some cases, well water.
- Radon typically moves up through the ground and into your home through cracks and other holes in the foundation.
- Breathing in Radon exposes lung tissue to ionizing radiation, which causes damage to the DNA in lung tissue and can lead to lung cancer.
- Radon is responsible for more than 3,200 Canadian lung cancer deaths each year.
- Dangerous Radon levels exist in nearly all areas of Canada.
The only way to know if you have Radon in your home is to test for it.
Testing for Radon
Mitigating Radon
If your home is found to have a high level of radon, mitigation is the process to reduce or eliminate Radon gas. A certified Radon mitigation specialist will analyze your home, create and then install a radon mitigation system, which draws the gas from your home and expels it safely outdoors.
Testing for Radon is a simple and inexpensive way to learn if your family is at risk for the potentially deadly effects of Radon. With Canadian homes now closed up for the colder winter months, it’s the perfect time to test for Radon levels in your home.
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