Home Inspections Along with Radon & Indoor Air Quality
With indoor air quality becoming a greater issue over the past several years, Alder Creek Radon Gas Pros has spent the time and energy to become a Radon License carrier. Radon in Ontario is a substantial issue. Radon is the largest cause of Lung Cancer among the non smoking public. Radon is also the largest cause of Lung Cancer next to smoking being the largest cause of lung cancer. Every home has Radon present. The key is to have your home tested for Radon to ensure your home is a healthy place to live. Most people forget about the place of work, we spend a good portion of our days working in buildings which are no different than our homes for Radon related issues. If some one is thinking of finishing their basement to use for a family room or an extension of their home a test should be completed before renovations are completed. Do Home Inspections Help Detect Radon? Radon cannot be detected by a regular home inspection, this is a very specific test that need to be completed and monitored by a licensed Radon professional. Alder Creek also completes various other indoor air quality testing. Alder Creek Radon Gas Pros is proud to be part of the Medallion Healthy Home Group along with part of the Respir-Care group this makes Alder Creek a good fit to check and monitor clients indoor air quality issues.
7 Ways to Cancer-Proof Your Home

Helping In Ways to Help Cancer Proof Your Home Cancer is a threat to every person on the planet. Although scientists are unclear as to why some people get cancer and others do not, there are known factors that increase your risk of being diagnosed with this deadly disease. Cancer develops when your cells are damaged but do not self-destruct or are not destroyed by your immune system. They then mutate and begin to multiply out of control. That is why it is essential to cancer proof your home. Many things can lead to the initial cellular damage. Environmental pollution, nutritional deficiency, overall physical health, and family history are evaluated when cancer is detected. As individuals, it is important to minimize as many “outside” influences in regards to cancer as possible. Risks that we can personally change are a step in the right direction. Maintaining a healthy bodyweight, quitting smoking, and avoiding too much unprotected exposure to ultraviolet light are well known changes you can make to your lifestyle to lower your risk. Radon Testing: One of the Ways To Help Cancer Proof Your Home There are several others that are not as commonly known… Cancer-Proof Your Home in 7 Steps Taking one room at a time, you can “cancer proof” much of your home within a few days. You’ll breathe, sleep, and eat easier.