Basement Boss provides thorough Radon Testing Services to the Sarnia area. Radon is a radioactive cancer causing gas which cannot be smelt, seen or tasted. Radon is formed by the breakdown of uranium in the soil below and around your Sarnia property. Although Radon is found naturally outdoors, Radon can become an issue when it enters your Sarnia building via walls or flooring, where Radon concentrations can build up to Cancer causing levels.
What Are The Primary Health Effects Of Radon?
Radon is a ‘Group A’ carcinogen, the number one cause of Lung Cancer in non smokers, and the second cause of Lung Cancer in smokers. Lung Cancer Canada reports that over 3200 Canadians die annually from Radon poisoning which has occurred from an untested and untreated building.
How Can Radon Enter My Sarnia Building?
In most cases Radon enters your Sarnia location via:
- The natural chimney effect (drawing Radon up into your interior space)
- Unsealed sump pits
- Cracks in floors and foundation walls
- Openings around pipes which enter and exit your premises
- Fissures and fractures underneath a property
- Around conduits
- Anything which creates suction within the building such as exhaust fans
Is My Building At Risk?
Both new and old buildings are at risk, regardless of the buildings age. If high levels of Radon are found within your Sarnia premises, a Radon mitigation system can be installed to keep Radon levels within the safety range as specified by Health Canada. Health Canada recommends that all buildings are tested for Radon levels every two years, especially new homes and sub divisions where soil settlement and changes in the environment can impact your home.
If you are concerned the Radon levels at your Sarnia location, our fully licensed Radon mitigation experts are available to make your life simple.