What Can Affect Radon Test Results?

February 17, 2020

So, you have taken the necessary steps to carry out a radon test and understandably due to the effects of long-term exposure you want an accurate reading to determine your next plan of action. However, radon levels are always fluctuating so what can affect your radon test? Well, there are many external factors that can […]

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

February 11, 2020

As we celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we take a more in-depth look into the broader 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and how testing for, and mitigating, radon gas is a crucial part of the bigger picture for our planet. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Achieving […]

Health Effects Of Indoor Air Quality On Children

February 7, 2020

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and Royal College of Physicians have recently issued a new report “The Inside Story: Health effects of indoor air quality on children and young people”. With children in the UK spending more and more of their lives indoors, medics are urging Government and local authorities to […]

Where To Place Radon Detectors?

January 29, 2020

One question we always get asked at PropertECO is where do I place radon detectors in my home? This article will explain describe what are the best areas for the radon detectors to be placed inside your property. When carrying out a radon test in your home, it’s important to place your detectors in suitable […]

How to protect your new build home from radon

November 7, 2019

If you’re involved in designing or constructing new buildings, chances are you’ve come across the requirement to include radon protection. But why is this important and how can you ensure that it is effective? What is radon protection? At the point of construction, steps can be taken to protect a property from future ingress of […]

Special offers from propertECO to mark UK Radon Awareness Week

November 4, 2019

UK Radon Awareness Week begins today, and propertECO are delighted to be running some very special discounts during the campaign to make it even easier for homeowners and employers to take action. Now in its fifth year, the annual campaign to increase public knowledge of the second leading cause of lung cancer is being backed […]

Helping your business comply with radon regulations

May 8, 2019

IRR17 and How it Affects You In 2017 legislation was passed in the UK that looked at radon gas and commercial premises. The Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) sets out compliance obligations for all commercial property owners to undergo assessment for radon in the workplace and, if a risk of radon gas is likely, then […]

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