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WHAT IS RADON? Radon exposure is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is invisible, odourless and tasteless. When radon is released from the ground into the outdoor air, it is diluted and is not a concern. However, in enclosed spaces like homes, it can accumulate to high levels. High radon levels can be a risk to the health of you and your family. The only way to determine the level of radon in your home is to test. If high levels are found, take action to reduce those levels.

Ice Damming Ice damming is the build-up of ice at the edge of the roof caused by heat escaping from the house and melting the snow that accumulates on the roof. The water flows down under the snow covering the roof; as it reaches the outer edge of the eave over the cooler soffit area, it freezes creating an ice dam. The ice dam stops the melting water from reaching the eave. Ice then builds up in the form of icicles and slabs, and the melting ice water can back up under the s...hingles and leak into the attic. Solutions Effective solutions to ice damming problems include: Increasing attic insulation and ventilation. These two measures reduce the attic temperature so snow over the heated portion of the house does not melt so quickly. Sealing openings in the attic floor, such as pot lights, exhaust fans, plumbing stacks, attic access hatches, etc., which will prevent heat from entering the attic.