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Radon
Gas
- Radon is a colorless,
radioactive, inert gaseous element formed by the radioactive
decay of radium. In some areas of the country, as many
as one out of two homes have high levels of radon.
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Cool Facts
- Radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer
in North America
- Twenty-two thousand people die from lung cancer
each year in the United States from exposure to indoor
radon
- Living in a radon gas filled home with 4 pCi/L over
12 years is like smoking 10 packs of cigarettes per
day or working for 5 years in a uranium mine
- The EPA estimates that 1 out of every 15 homes have
elevated levels of radon gas
- Two thirds of US homes exceed the outdoor average
level of 0.4 pCi/L
- Radon is the heaviest known gas and is 9 times heavier
than air
- In the average basement, 38 million radon gas atoms
will undergo radioactive decay every hour
- The half-life of uranium is 4.5 billion years

The SUPERSEAL Solution
SUPERSEAL Dimpled Membrane is
made out of a high density polyethylene membrane and
is impervious to radon gas, alkalines and root penetrations.
In addition, it's resistant to soil bacteria, fungi
and a wide range of chemicals. SUPERSEAL Dimpled Membrane
works with a radon ventilation system to help keep radon
gas out of your home. If you think or know, you have
high levels of radon gas use SUPERSEAL and consult a
professional to eliminate this silent and odorless killer. |