Basement Boss protects your building in Lambton Shores, providing advanced Radon Testing Services. Radon is a radioactive gas that causes cancer and is undetectable by the human eye. When uranium in the soil around your property in Lambton Shores is broken down, it forms Radon. While Radon is found naturally outside of dwellings, Radon can become a hazard when it enters your Lambton Shores building through walls and flooring, leading to high concentrations.
How Does Radon Cause Issues?
Radon is a dangerous ‘Group A’ carcinogen and is the leading cause of Lung Cancer among non smokers, the second cause in smokers. Radon poisoning occurs from untested and untreated buildings, and Lung Cancer Canada reports that over 3200 Canadians perish each year due to Radon poisoning.
Is Radon Entering My Lambton Shores Building?
Radon can enter your Lambton Shores building via multiple entry points:
- The natural chimney effect (when Radon is drawn into your building)
- Sump pits that remain open or have a poor seal
- Cracks in floors and foundation walls
- Openings around pipes that are entry points to your premises
- Fissures and fractures underneath a property
- Around conduits
- Suction from within the building from items such as exhaust fans
Can My Building Be At Risk?
Both old and new buildings can be in danger, as Health Canada recommends that all buildings undergo Radon testing every two years. If high levels of Radon are detected after Radon testing is completed in your Lambton Shores building, a Radon mitigation system is able to be installed, ensuring Radon levels remain within the Health Canada safety range. New homes and sub divisions are especially at risk, with soil settlement potentially impacting Radon levels.
Our fully licensed Radon mitigation experts are able to give you peace of mind, conducting Radon testing at your Lambton Shores property.
