Virginia’s Story – The Impact of Radon Exposure

Mr. Radon®’s Bob Wood featured in an article in the July/August issue of Ontario Technologist.

Click here to read.

Suffering radon induced lung cancer, Janet Whitehead shares her struggle with the disease and in doing so spreads the word about radon. A year later Janet’s daughter Emma joins Janet in discussing the radon testing of the daycare she owns and pleas to schools, daycares and homes to test for radon to create a safer environment for our children.

Janet’s story

Janet and Emma

The HGTV series recently included the installation of a radon mitigation system in the home of Mike Holmes Jr. Bob Wood of Mr. Radon® had a short interview and then the sub-slab depressurization radon mitigation system was installed by the Mr. Radon’s crew. Also in a public service announcement renovation expert Mike Holmes Jr. is seen at the forefront of a radon awareness campaign.

At 16 minutes in to the episode you will see Bob Wood come on and install the mitigation system. The link to view the episode is here:
http://www.hgtv.ca/shows/holmes-and-holmes/videos/season-1-816131651825/#holmesandholmes/video/fullepisodes

Radon Awareness PSA with Mike Holmes Jr. :

Canada’s Radon Action Month is in November. In the U.S. their Radon Action Month is January.
As the U.S. Action Month is winding down we are reminded that “The EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. The EPA also recommends testing in schools.”

Mr. Radon®’s Bob Wood has an article featured in the January issue of Healthy Indoors Magazine.

Click here to see the feature article written by Bob Wood.

To view the entire issue of the magazine click here.

Mr. Radon® is proud to announce that they are now members of the Ontario Home Builders Association and feels that it is important to let the public know that they are now also a member of RenoMark™.

“RenoMark™’s Renovators Mark of Excellence requires a level of service and business practices that are in line with the superior quality of service provided by us at Mr. Radon® and we are happy to be associated with this group.”

Dr. Leslie Sutherland will lead research from the Health Sciences North Research Institute to measure the potential cancer-causing effect of radon gas on different cells. Supplied photo.
Read more: https://www.sudbury.com/health/hsn-researchers-to-investigate-cancer-risk-from-radon-309571

HAVE YOU TESTED YOUR HOME FOR RADON?

As a homeowner, you’re well aware of the importance of installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, but there’s another airborne risk you should know about to protect your family: radon gas.

http://www.cooperators.ca/en/Answer-Centre/how-can-i-be-safe-and-prepared/home/radon-testing.aspx