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Insulation system designed to make Canadian homes safer sets a new benchmark for radon gas encapsulation
Owens Corning, manufacturer of PINK® FIBERGLAS® insulation and other energy-saving products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new CCMC certified FOAMULAR® XPS RadonBarrier™ Radon Abatement System.
Radon is a radioactive gas that is odourless, colourless, and tasteless. When radon is released into the atmosphere it gets diluted and poses negligible risk to human health. However, if radon accumulates inside a home, it can pose a serious health risk. According to a Toronto Star article published May 2, 2021, radon is the second leading cause of cancer, after cigarette smoking*.
About one in five homes — 5,600 of the 30,000 tested nationwide — showed radon levels exceeding Health Canada’s guideline of 200 becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m³), according to data gathered by researchers from the University of Calgary conducting this investigation. The radon threat could be neutralized with simple and affordable technology at time of construction.*
“The innovative Owens Corning radon barrier system is a smart choice in new construction. It helps protect the homeowner from radon gas entry and helps create the ultimate lower living space — providing comfort, indoor air quality, and most importantly, a safer living area,” said Sal Ciarlo, technical services and codes & standards director.
Owens Corning is proud to introduce an energy-efficient and sustainable solution for radon abatement:
Learn more at www.owenscorning.ca/radonbarrier
Footnote: *Toronto Star May 2, 2021 ¹Only CCMC certified Radon Abatement System solution with XPS; CCMC Report 14349-R ²NRCAN Radon Abatement Test Report No. A1-020145, October 20, 2021. Owens Corning Foamular® CodeBord® with taped or sealed joints is 36X greater than 6 mil. polyethylene as a radon barrier material. ³Builder Field Test Quebec ⁴Elimination of poly
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