Radon is a cancer causing gas that is formed by the breakdown of uranium in the soil around your Lambton County property. Basement Boss has the ability to assist you, providing thorough Radon Testing Services to Lambton County. Radon can be found naturally outdoors, but it’s when Radon makes its way into your Lambton County building through walls or flooring, that concentrations can reach truly dangerous and cancer causing levels.
What Makes Radon Dangerous?
Radon is classified as a ‘Group A’ carcinogen and is the leading cause of Lung Cancer among non smokers and the second most cause in smokers. It has been reported by Lung Cancer Canada that more than 3200 Canadians die annually from Radon poisoning coming from untested and untreated buildings.
Is there Radon On My Lambton Country Property?
There are multiple points of entry for Radon to enter your Lambton County building:
- Radon being drawn up into your interior space due to the natural chimney effect
- Unsealed sump pits
- Cracks in floors and foundation walls
- Openings around entry and exit pipes pipes at your premises
- Fissures and fractures below a property
- Around conduits
- Exhaust fans or anything which creates suction within the building
Is My Building Exposed?
Health Canada recommends that no matter the age of the buildings, Radon testing should be completed every two years. If there are higher levels of Radon located in your building, Radon levels can be controlled within the safety range specified by Health Canada with a Radon mitigation system. Newer homes are most at risk, though it is not only new building that pose a hazard, Radon testing can also detect high levels in older Lambton County dwellings.
If you have concern about the Radon levels in your Lambton County home, our fully licensed Radon mitigation experts can ease your worries.