What are the Radon health effects?
Radon health effects are serious. First let’s look at this gas. It is a naturally occurring gas that is odourless, tasteless and colourless. It is naturally found in the earth as it is a by product of radioactive uranium decaying . It leaks from the ground into your home through cracks or holes in the foundation, walls, floor (brick and concrete) and drains, especially a problem for homes with cellars or any rooms below ground level. Exterior levels of radon are much lower than interior levels caused by poor ventilation. Radon is found in both newly built homes and longer standing properties. Concentration levels are also affected by the type of earth your home is built on. Land which has large quantities of granite, phosphate and shale hold higher levels of radon. Waste landfill sites also hold high levels of radon which can cause them to be explosive when exposed to other waste emissions. The concentration of radon in the air in your home will differ depending on the time of day and
