Radon Gas and Your Home

If you haven’t heard about radon, you need to find out about it. Radon is a naturally formed gas created by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. Radon is everywhere in Canada and it’s problem if it’s contained in your home.

When released from the ground into the air, radon quickly dissipates and is of no concern. However, when radon enters enclosed spaces, like your basement, it can reach concentration levels high enough to be a significant health risk.

Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

How Does Radon Enter Your Home?

Radon enters through openings where the house is in contact with the soil; it seeps through cracks and gaps (like around pipes and windows) your foundation. You can’t see, smell or taste radon so it’s important to be proactive when addressing possible radon contamination.

Is Your Home At Risk?

Uranium is a common element found everywhere in Canada and radon gas can be found in almost all homes. Concentration levels can vary from home to home in the same city, even on the same street. The only way to be sure of the radon level in your home is to test.

Canada Radon provides detailed information about radon in Canada as well as information on where to get radon test kits as well as rebate programs for radon mitigation.



How Can You Protect Yourself and Your Family?

Proper insulation of your basement is critical in preventing radon gas accumulation. Walltite closed cell spray foam insulation is recognized as a radon barrier. Contact us at Foam Comfort, and we can come to your home to provide a free estimate and get you on your way to having the peace of mind knowing your family is safe from radon gas.