While Radon does not pose an immediate death threat the way a fire or carbon monoxide does, long term exposure to Radon can lead to lung cancer. Radon alarms are slowly growing in popularity. In Canada, there is a company working on changing Canadian building code to include mandates for radon alarms to be installed in all… Read More
Lung Cancer: The Forgotten Ribbon
It seems as if you can't go anywhere without seeing a pink ribbon. We would venture to say that 99% of people who see those pink ribbons know exactly what they mean. They are a symbol of hope & awareness for those who have suffered from breast cancer. Unfortunately, not many people know that a… Read More
Radon Tests & Unfinished Basements
There is often a lot of controversy over where a Radon test should take place. There has been so much controversy, in fact, that it has actually gone to court on more than one occasion. While there is consensus that the lowest livable level of a home should be tested, there is a divide when… Read More
Radon Exposure: The Silent Killer
We’ve mentioned many times that Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas. It is naturally occurring, coming from the breakdown of uranium in soil & rocks. Prolonged radon exposure can lead to lung cancer. According to the EPA, radon exposure is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. 21,000 lung cancer deaths each… Read More
