RADON PROTECTION
The potential risks of radon poisoning and other ground gases are very real. If you’re planning on building a new home, home addition, or having your basement renovated, you need to consider the reality of radon poisoning.
For many homeowners, the idea that harmful, invisible gases may be entering our home is a reason for concern, and we can’t blame you. Although radon poisoning isn’t an issue for many places and can vary depending on location, it can pose a significant risk in high risk areas. Fortunately, Konstruction Group Inc. has a solution for this. We recommend installing radon membranes in your basement for protection.
What is Radon Gas?
Radon gas is a colorless, radioactive gas. They are naturally found in different types of soil and rocks that can move into the air by means of movement during landscaping and digging works. Radon gas can be found both indoor and outdoor. Usually, the indoor radon levels are higher than outdoor levels, especially in older homes without sufficient HVAC systems.
Radon gas from the soil can find its way inside homes through cracks in the floors or walls, joints, or openings in the foundation. Because basements and crawl spaces are closest to the soil, radon levels are usually high in these areas. Therefore, people staying there for prolonged periods of time on a daily basis have a greater risk of being exposed without knowing it.
Radon Membrane to The Rescue
Building standards like the Ontario Building Code or OBC have strict provisions for radon protection. These provisions should be carefully followed and one of the most recommended option is using radon membrane protection.
Radon membranes are usually plastic sheet membranes that prevent ground gases from passing through the foundation, basement slab, or walls. They are typically installed during construction as part of the foundation system. Because they are installed together with the foundation, most radon membranes serve as damp proofing as well.
100% Radon Protection With Konstruction Group Inc.
Most radon membranes that are correctly installed by a professional insulation contractor can entirely prevent radon gases from entering your home. Any lapses in the installation when joints aren’t properly sealed—even the tiniest one can be an entry point for radon gases entering your home.
Radon membranes are required on all high risk areas. In order to determine the level of risk, you should access or commission a report. We will help you find out the radon levels in your area and come up with an appropriate radon membrane solution that accounts for that specific radon level.
Radon Membrane Installation
It’s crucial that radon membranes are installed correctly, as well as meeting the OBC. Any lapses and oversights could result to the harmful gas entering your home. Radon membranes are designed in conjunction with the foundation system. More importantly, radon membranes should be considered in the early design stage of a new home build, especially at projects located at high risk areas.
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To know more about radon protection, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Konstruction Group Inc. is an insulation contractor specializing in new home builds and small to large-scale residential developments. We have a ton of experience working with radon protection.
We only use a high performance radon membrane, for use in applications where resistance to radon gas is required as part of the integrated foundation system, which includes moisture protection, damp proofing, radon protection, and more.
Don’t take radon protection lightly. Seek the help of professionals as to not risk your family to radon poisoning. Remember, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Consider installing radon protection with the help of Konstruction Group Inc.