May 3, 2013
Advice from propertECO’s Martin Freeman features in this month’s edition of the RICS Building Control Journal Click the front cover image to read the article, which explains why radon must be taken into account when planning a basement conversion.
Tags: Cellar conversion design health and safety, Radon in Basements, RICS Building Control
April 26, 2013
Leading scientist in the field of radon research, Dr Emilie van Deventer of the World Health Organisation gave a keynote address at a recent conference about the health burden that radon presents worldwide. At the ‘Radon & Society’ conference in Paris, Dr van Deventer explained how the World Health Organisation (WHO) is tackling radon as an international […]
Tags: Dr Emilie van Deventer, Radon in Nantes, WHO Radon Advice
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, […]
Tags: Radon in Canada, Radon Testing, Reduce Radon
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