Every home & building should be tested for radon!
Testing for radon is essential because it is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause overall. It is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that accumulates undetected inside buildings from soil, causing thousands of deaths annually. Testing is the only way to know if your home has dangerous levels.
Radon Testing
We offer 91 day long term radon testing in accordance with Health Canada guidelines to accurately determine average residential exposure.
What if my levels require mitigation?
Our Radon Mitigation technician will interpret your test results and determine the most effective way to manage and reduce your radon concentrations to a safe level within your home or building.
It may involve:
- Further diagnostic testing
- Design and/or installation of mitigation systems
It may also involve an ASD system, (active soil depressurization system).
What is an ASD Radon Mitigation System?
An ASD, (active soil depressurization system) may consist of the following components:
- Suction Pit: Below the concrete floor, this is an important aspect of the ASD system. To ensure air is being pulled from all areas beneath your floor.
- Suction Point: The point at which the mitigation system communicates through the basement floor where it connects to the suction pit.
- Radon Vent Pipe: Is the avenue between the sub-floor suction pit and the fan that draws radon gases and vapour from underneath your foundation.
- Fan: Is the heart of the system, specifically designed and sealed to be air-tight, quiet and efficient. It draws radon gas and vapours up from beneath your foundation.
- System Pressure Gauge: (is often a U-Tube manometer gauge) Active mitigation systems have a pressure gauge to display the pressure in the piping system.
- Radon Discharge Point: The exhaust point is the only part of the system that is visible on the outside of your home. It generally exits the side of the home between the basement and main level, and high enough so that it is not blocked by snow. Radon gas and vapour is expelled into the open air where it dissipates and dilutes to safer levels, (radon is already present in the air).
Visit the Health Canada website for further information.