DID YOU KNOW?
Radon is a radioactive gas that has been found in homes all over North America. When uranium naturally breaks down in soil, rock, and water, it can permeate into the air you breathe. Radon usually moves up from the ground into the air. It can the seep through cracks and other holes in your homes foundation.
- Long term and short term radon testing using the E-Perm Electret System
- C-NRPP Certified Radon Lab
- Alpha Track radon detectors
Recent Radon News Articles
How Radon And Cigarettes Make A Lethal Combination
There was once a time when Canadians could smoke in restaurants. In fact, that time wasn’t all that long ago! Here in Alberta, smoking was banned in public spaces and workplaces in 2008. It’s hard to believe that it’s only been 12 years since we could last light up in...
Just How Dangerous Is Radon Anyway?
It can be argued that radon is a pretty weird gas. But it’s not weird due to its smell – because you can’t smell it. It doesn’t look funny – because you can’t see it. However, radon can cause some serious health problems for you and your family if it is found in...
Why Quitting Cigarette Smoking May Be More Important Now Than Ever
The current ways in which we live our lives are unprecedented. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the majority of us are staying at home and practicing social distancing. Naturally, the more time we spend at home, the more we are around our family members. For...
What Makes Radon So Hazardous To Our Health?
Radon is a colourless and odourless gas which is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground. When out in the open air, it doesn’t present much of a health hazard. However, radon is known to find its way into our homes through cracks in foundation...
How To Avoid The Dangers Associated With Radon Exposure
Surely, we don’t have to inform you about the dangers of smoking cigarettes. It’s common knowledge that the numerous chemicals in cigarettes make smoking more than a nasty habit. Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer in Canada. While quitting is...