Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be smelled, tasted, or seen, but can cause cancer. Basement Boss provides thorough Radon Testing Services in Tilbury, keeping you safe. The breakdown of uranium in the soil around your Tilbury property causes Radon to be formed. Radon becomes an issues when it moves from outdoors and enters your Tilbury building through the walls or flooring, leading to higher concentrations of Radon.
How Can Radon Harm Me?
Lung Cancer Canada reports that more than 3200 Canadians die annually from Radon poisoning, occurring from untreated and untested buildings. Radon is classified as a ‘Group A’ carcinogen, making it the top cause of Lung Cancer among non smokers, and the second highest cause of Lung Cancer in smokers.
Can Radon Permeate My Tilbury Dwelling?
There are many ways in which Radon can make its way into your Tilbury building including:
- The natural chimney effect (allowing Radon to be drawn up indoors)
- Open sump pits
- Cracks in floors and foundation walls
- Openings around pipes which are entry points to your premises
- Fissures and fractures underneath a property
- Around conduits
- Suction coming from within the building such as exhaust fans
Is My Building A Hazard?
Buildings, both new and old are at risk, though if Radon testing detects high levels on your Tilbury premises, a Radon mitigation system can be implemented, ensuring Radon levels are kept within the safety range that is specified by Health Canada. In addition, Health Canada recommends you test your buildings for Radon levels every two years, specifically new homes, as soil settlement and environmental changes can make a big impact on the Radon levels.
If you worry about high levels of Radon at your Tilbury location, let our fully licensed Radon mitigation experts give you peace of mind.
