What is radon?
Present naturally in the soil, a certain amount of radon can infiltrate and release alpha particles. Being heavier than air, it tends to accumulate in the basement. It is odorless, colorless and invisible to the naked eye.
Health risks
Since radon is radioactive, a significant amount can cause cell mutations and affect the genetic code, which favors the appearance of lung cancer. Here are three factors that promote the development of lung cancer.
Concentration
The higher the radon concentration, the higher the risk of cancer.
Duration of exposure
Prolonged exposure to radon will increase the chances of developing lung cancer
Smoking
A smoker exposed to radon will have more chance of developing complications
“You can reduce your risk of exposure by hiring a professional who will do asbestos analysis before you undertake renovations, remodeling, demolitions or additions.”
— Health Canada
Our solution
By entrusting your home to Décontamination360, you guarantee peace of mind.
Our team always works according to very high standards. To guarantee the quality of our decontamination work, a final air test is analyzed by an independent laboratory. The results must meet the standards of the CNESST, otherwise the work is resumed at our expense.
- Personalized action plan
- Detection of the place where there is infiltration
- Radon diversion
- Air quality test at the end of the work
- Report certifying all the works
Frequently asked questions
If Radon is everywhere in the ground, how are you going to eliminate Radon from my home?
In a case of Radon infiltration, we will not be able to eliminate it. What we will do instead, depending on the situation, is the diversion of it or provide adequate ventilation to allow the instantaneous evacuation of it.
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