Understanding Radon Levels: What Your Test Results Mean
Radon testing is essential for home safety, but understanding your results is just as important. Learn what different radon levels mean and how to take action if needed.
Understanding Radon Gas and Tarion’s Warranty Coverage
Radon Gas: A Growing Concern for Homeowners In recent years, awareness of radon gas exposure has increased, especially among new home buyers. Health Canada released a report in 2012 stating that long-term exposure to radon gas could be responsible for up to 16% of lung cancer cases. As a result, more attention is being given to radon-related risks and mitigation measures in residential properties. Tarion’s Warranty Coverage for Radon Gas Tarion has established guidelines for addressing radon gas claims under its home warranty coverage. If radon levels exceed Health Canada’s recommended limit of 200 Bq/m³, the issue is eligible for coverage under Tarion’s warranty program. To ensure consistency in warranty decisions, Tarion employees follow a specific set of guidelines when evaluating radon-related claims. Radon Warranty Coverage Breakdown First-Year Warranty: Second-Year Warranty: Years 3-7: Major Structural Defect (MSD) Coverage: Limitations of Tarion’s Radon Coverage While Tarion provides some protection for homeowners dealing with radon issues, there are limitations to what is covered: Financial Cap on Radon Claims For purchase agreements signed on or after February 1, 2021, Tarion’s maximum warranty coverage for radon gas remediation is $50,000 per home. This coverage is intended to address the costs associated with mitigating radon levels that exceed 200 Bq/m³, as per Health Canada’s guidelines. For homes with agreements signed before February 1, 2021, the previous financial cap of $15,000 per home still applies. Homeowner Requirements for a Radon Claim To file a valid radon claim with Tarion, homeowners must provide the following documentation: Next Steps for Homeowners Lack of Awareness Among Homeowners Despite the availability of radon coverage under Tarion, many homeowners remain unaware of these protections. In many cases, builders do not proactively inform buyers about radon risks or warranty coverage. As radon awareness continues to grow, it is essential for homeowners to educate themselves and take proactive steps in testing and mitigating radon in their homes. Need Help with Radon Testing or Mitigation? For professional radon testing and mitigation services, contact Alder Creek Radon Gas Pros to ensure your home is safe from radon exposure.
