Removing this invisible health hazard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says radon is a health hazard with a simple solution - "Test. Fix. Save a life." Health Canada says "Don't Ignore It! Radon Is A Serious Health Issue”.
Why all the concern about radon in the home?
Show customers how to keep it perfect all year round with MyHome
North Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors, so making sure home humidity levels are just right is not only important for comfort, numerous studies are showing it is vitally important for good health.
Improving the indoor air quality and reclaiming the space
The American Society of Home Inspectors estimates that 60 percent of U.S. homes have wet basements. That means that more than half of American homes could have indoor air quality issues brought on by too much moisture. Whether it’s from subsurface seepage, rain-related or excess humidity, problems that start in the basement eventually have an impact on the upstairs. While it might not be their most used space, encouraging customers to take care of excess moisture issues on their lowest level, can go a long way to creating a more comfortable and healthier environment throughout the house.
Seven in 10 living in homes with high radon levels are ignoring dangerous radioactivity, survey shows
A Health Canada study that included a Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentration in Homes, tested 14,000 homes nationwide in 2009-11. It found that while radon levels vary significantly across the country, no areas are “radon-free” and 6.9 per cent of Canadians are living in homes with radon levels above the current Health Canada guideline of 200 Becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3).
Top 3 customer complaints and how to fix them
How do your customers know that the air inside their home is unhealthy? Unlike dirt and dust that they can see, then vacuum or wipe away, it is harder to gauge how “clean” their indoor air is. Experienced contractors hear the complaints regularly and recognize the simple signs that there is a problem. Sharing that information with clients will help them understand the importance of fixing it as soon as possible.
Smart tips from Natural Resources Canada
Whether your customer is someone who enjoys all the efficiencies of a newly built home, or the character and charm of an older home, it’s important for them to understand all the ins and outs of how their place is ventilated. With improvements in building codes and construction practices, new houses tend to be more airtight while older ones require renovations and upgrading to eliminate leakage and drafts.
