When you think of cracks in your foundation, your first concern might be water damage or structural issues. But there’s another hidden danger that homeowners often overlook — radon gas. Yes, those small foundation cracks could be letting in more than just moisture — they could be raising your home’s radon levels and putting your family’s health at risk. 🏡😨
Let’s break it down.
💨 What is Radon Gas?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that forms when uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It’s invisible, odorless, and tasteless — but extremely dangerous.
When radon seeps into your home and builds up in enclosed spaces like basements, it can increase the risk of lung cancer. In fact, Health Canada ranks radon as the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
🧱 How Foundation Cracks Let Radon In
Cracks in your foundation — especially in basement floors or walls — act like pathways for radon to enter your home from the soil below.
Common radon entry points:
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Cracks in concrete slabs and basement floors
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Gaps around pipes and drains
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Spaces between walls and floors
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Crawl spaces and sump pumps
Once inside, radon gets trapped and accumulates, especially in homes with poor ventilation.
📈 Why This is a Big Deal in Calgary and Nearby Areas
Many regions around Calgary and southern Alberta are known to have elevated radon levels. If your home has foundation cracks and hasn’t been tested, you could be unknowingly exposing your family to harmful gas — every single day.
🛠️ Fixing Cracks = Lowering Risk
The good news? You can significantly reduce radon levels by sealing foundation cracks and improving ventilation. At Crack & Attic Doctor, we provide professional crack repair services that not only protect your home structurally but also help reduce radon entry.
Our expert services include:
🔧 Crack sealing with industry-grade materials
📏 Inspection of vulnerable entry points
🏠 Guidance on radon testing and mitigation
✅ Clean, fast, and long-lasting repairs
🧪 When Should You Test for Radon?
We recommend testing your home if:
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You’ve never tested for radon before
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You live in an older home
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You’ve recently discovered foundation cracks
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You spend a lot of time in the basement
Radon test kits are affordable, and paired with crack repair, they’re your best defense.
🏁 Don’t Wait — Protect Your Home and Health
Foundation cracks may look minor, but the risk they bring with radon isn’t. Be proactive. Fix the cracks and protect your loved ones.
📍 Contact Crack & Attic Doctor
📞 (403)-321-2623
📧 crackandatticdoctor@gmail.com
🌐 www.cracknattic.ca
🕐 Open 24/7
📍 Service Areas: Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie, Chestermere, Conrich, Okotoks, High River
Sealing cracks isn’t just about your foundation — it’s about your family’s health. Act now. Breathe safe. Live safe. 💚🏠
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