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Diagnostic Profiling To Improve Radon Mitigation Results

July 31, 2015

In the UK, homeowners usually carry out radon testing using two passive detectors, one of which is placed in a living room and one in a bedroom. If the radon test results show elevated levels are present, these results are then presented to the radon mitigation specialist to use as a basis for designing a […]

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World Cancer Day 2015 – Radon Can Cause Lung Cancer

February 4, 2015

Wednesday 4th February 2015 is World Cancer Day. Few people realise that a naturally occurring gas that can accumulate unnoticed within buildings is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the UK, and the leading cause of the disease in non-smokers. Radon-induced lung cancer claims over 1000 lives in the UK every year, yet […]

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Have you seen our radon videos?

June 24, 2013

  With the help of our friends at Wyzowl, we’ve created a series of short videos to help explain everything you need to know about radon. Ever found yourself wondering “What is Radon and Why Should I Care?” Then this video is for you:   Now you understand the issues surrounding radon, you’d like to […]

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Canadian Support for Reduce Radon Campaign

April 18, 2013

At a recent conference that brought together knowledge on radon from around the world, representatives from Canada supported the Radon Tee World Trek initiative. Caroline Laberge & Dyanne Piercey from the Lung Association of Quebec, Isabelle Vezina from Health Canada and Marcel Brascoupe, a remediation contractor and resident of the indigenous community of Kitigan Zibi, […]

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Radon Maps – Help or Hindrance?

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 […]

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Canary Radon Monitor Now Available from propertECO

November 15, 2012

propertECO are pleased to offer our customers a wide range of options for testing buildings for radon, with the latest of these being the Canary digital radon monitor. The Canary device continuously monitors radon and provides a digital readout of the levels on an easy-to-read screen. The device displays the average radon level over the […]

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Radon Tee Mingles With Top Businesses at Awards Ceremony

October 3, 2012

The message of the ‘Reduce Radon’ campaign was broadcast to hundreds of Bath’s top businesses at an awards ceremony held last week. UK Radon Tee World Trek co-ordinators, propertECO were delighted to secure the attention of the city’s business elite by promoting the need to test properties for the naturally occurring radioactive gas, radon. Bath is […]

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