Is your home killing you?
It lurks in your home but you can’t see or smell it. And it may just be putting your life at risk.
No, it’s not carbon monoxide – it’s radon gas. According to Health Canada, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Smokers are at even a higher risk.
Radon is everywhere. It doesn’t matter where you live – a new house or a century old – every home has some level of radon and that level determines the health hazard.
Radon is produced naturally by the decomposition of uranium in the soil under your home. This invisible gas seeps into your home because of the differences in indoor and outdoor air pressure. It enters through openings like floor drains and sump pumps, foundation and floor cracks, and tiny gaps around pipes entering the home. As a result, it’s more likely to be concentrated in basements and crawl spaces than upper areas of your home.