Posted in Radon Testing, on February 21, 2024
In this article, the SafeAir team will give three good reasons to learn about radon gas and its effect on your home and health. Radon gas affects thousands of Canadians a year and is a hidden air quality danger that is easy and simple to diagnose.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on January 22, 2024
Radon testing is something that, like electrical work, is best performed by a professional for safe and effective results. At SafeAir, we’ve been testing radon in Toronto for over a decade, following the latest advances in procedures and tools as set out by industry standards and regulations.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on December 29, 2023
Regardless of whether or not you live in a high-risk area, homes can still have radon issues when there is poor ventilation. Good airflow helps to move radon gas out of the home so it can harmlessly dissipate in the environment. The problem is that basements, where radon most frequently collects, tend to need better ventilation to begin with!
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on October 26, 2023
In an average month, your home may not test positive for elevated levels of radon gas due to several shifting factors — but that may not eliminate your risk.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on October 06, 2023
Air quality issues often leave signs or visible marks: mold growth can make dark splotches or furry patches, air pollution can leave marks or smudges, and allergens cause coughing or sneezing. But radon causes no visible, audible, or experiential effects — at least, not for many years. An air quality inspection in Toronto can help you determine if radon gas affects your family and is especially valuable as the season shifts and we spend more time indoors.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on September 26, 2023
Radon particles and contaminants are only four of many that affect indoor living environments and cause short and long-term allergic and health effects. While some may cause flu-like symptoms, others, like radon gas, are carcinogenic and need professional attention.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on August 21, 2023
Homeowners keen to improve their indoor environment with air quality testing in Toronto may have heard about adding radon testing to the list, but may be hesitating about the added cost or urgency.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on June 21, 2023
In a television mystery, a poisoning victim shows clear signs they’ve been affected: vomiting, strange behaviour, unexplained illness. But what if a poison didn’t cause symptoms until it was too late? SafeAir’s radon detection services can help you uncover this scentless, invisible, and mainly symptomless issue with your indoor air quality.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on May 30, 2023
Understanding whether or not your home is at risk or installing mitigation plans before selling is extremely attractive to prospective buyers! If you’ve never heard of radon gas and wonder whether your home is at risk, this article will tell you more about the importance of radon testing before real estate transactions.
Read MorePosted in Radon Testing, on April 28, 2023
Do you have a basement, crawlspace, bedroom, or living area in your home’s lower level? If so, SafeAir’s team of air quality experts suggests having radon detection performed to rule out unsafe levels of radon gas in your home. Radon gas is a harmful substance that occurs naturally in the environment — and is impossible to notice without professional testing since it has no smell or taste.
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