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The most widely accepted risk models present a linear correlation between radon exposure and risk. This means there is no level of exposure which is without risk, however, because the gas is found at very low concentrations in natural settings the risk is extremely low. Radon is only a concern when it concentrates to high levels inside of structures such as your home, where in extreme cases it may reach levels thousands of times higher than ambient levels outdoors.

Generally speaking, basements have slightly higher radon levels than other parts of a home. Since radon diffuses quickly in the air and most homes in Western Canada have centralized heating systems, radon levels are usually found to be similar on all levels of a home but may be marginally higher on the lowest levels. We typically see around a 30% reduction per floor (but not always!). For this reason we always recommend taking readings from your basement if you spend a significant amount of time there, which Health Canada defines as an average of 4 hours or more/per day.

All RadonCare mitigation systems come with a 5 year performance guarantee *in addition* to the standard industry parts and performance warranty. If your levels are not below our guarantee we'll fix it or your money back!

We don't know yet! Without completing pressure field diagnostics we can not conclusively determine which fan is right for your home. Our systems are designed to work optimally with all the systems in your home meaning it must be precisely calculated to ensure adequate performance and reduce potential energy penalty and air leakage.

Health Canada guidelines state that the lowest lived-in (defined as occupied for 4 hours/per day or more on average) level of the home should be tested. We recommend testing rooms such as bedrooms, living rooms, offices or other common areas. *Do not* test the mechanical room, kitchens or bathrooms. Test devices should be placed away from windows, hallways and doors in regular breathing space - avoid directly on the floor or tacked up to the ceiling.