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Radon: A Worldwide Health Issue says WHO

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 […]

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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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Why We Should All Be Talking about Radon Testing

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 […]

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Radon Tee Meets MPs at House of Commons

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.   […]

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Case Study: Radvantage System for Eco Home

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 […]

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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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Dying For Extra Space?

January 24, 2013

With homeowners and businesses making the most of what they’ve got by converting cellars or creating new basements, Martin Freeman of leading waterproofing and radon specialists PropertECO gives valuable advice about how to avoid future risks and design liabilities The stagnant, low-key property market has made moving a limited option for those wishing for increased […]

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