April 4, 2013
No matter who we are or where we live as the second leading cause of lung cancer (after cigarettes) in the UK. Radon can affect homes, offices, listing buildings so all of our properties should be tested for high radon levels. Radon testing is simple and affordable but without carrying out a test using a […]
Tags: propertECO
March 19, 2013
propertECO were recently invited to a reception at the House of Commons. Commercial Director, Rebecca Kench spent time discussing the issue of radon gas with MPs, Ministers and colleagues from various environmental industries. To help spread awareness of the issue, Conservative MP Sheryll Murray gave her support to the Radon Tee social media campaign. […]
Tags: Radon Gas Awareness, Radon in Cornwall, Sheryll Murray MP
February 27, 2013
Case Study: Radvantage System for Eco Home Combined waterproofing & radon gas management system for newbuild eco home on Jurassic Coast propertECO were involved in this exciting project from the very earliest design stages, as the client knew that his dream of a round house built into the cliffside on the Jurassic Coast would require […]
Tags: Basement Waterproofing, Radon Barrier for Basement, Radon Management, Radvantage
February 1, 2013
The indicative maps produced by the Health Protection Agency & British Geological Survey aim to provide guidance as to the areas of the country most likely to be affected by high levels of radon gas, however are they really helping cut radon exposure amongst the British public or just adding to confusion? In 1990 the […]
Tags: Radon Maps, Radon Testing, UK Radon Maps
January 24, 2013
With homeowners and businesses making the most of what they’ve got by converting cellars or creating new basements, Martin Freeman of leading waterproofing and radon specialists PropertECO gives valuable advice about how to avoid future risks and design liabilities The stagnant, low-key property market has made moving a limited option for those wishing for increased […]
Tags: Basement Conversion, Basement Conversion Design, Basement Conversion Specialist, Cellar Conversion, Cellar Conversion Design, How to Convert Basement, propertECO, Radon Barrier, Radon Gas, Radon in Basement, Radon in Basement Conversion, Radon Membrane, Radon Venting System, Radon Waterproofing, Radvantage System, Safety Considerations for Basement Conversions, Test Basement for Radon, Type C Waterproofing
January 14, 2013
Case Study: Installation of Radvantage System Combined waterproofing & radon gas management system for basement conversion project in Bath propertECO were contacted by a family who were carrying out extensive restoration works to a large Georgian home in Bath. Their builder had originally planned to tank the cellar with a waterproof coating, however radon […]
Tags: Basement Conversion, Basement Radon Management, Basement Waterproofing, Cellar Radon Mitigation, Combined Radon & Waterproofing, propertECO, Radon Case Study, Radon Experts, Radon Remediation in Bath, Radon Risks, Radon Solutions, Radon Specialist, Radvantage
January 8, 2013
Martin Freeman of leading UK radon specialists PropertECO offers a balanced view on the impact that fracking activity will have on local radon levels in buildings With the prospect of hydraulic fracturing (Fracking) being given the go-ahead, there is an understandable concern about environmental impact and possible unintended side effects. Fracking is used to […]
Tags: Fracking, UK Fracking; Radon and Fracking; Radon Testing; UK Radon Experts; Martin Freeman; propertECO; Effects of Fracking