Radon Barrier Systems Integrity Testing Birmingham
Nationwide Coverage
24 Hour Rapid Response Team
Verify your Radon Barrier by calling: 0121 7261340
Email enquiries to [email protected]
Radon Barrier Systems Integrity Testing Birmingham
Nationwide Coverage
24 Hour Rapid Response Team
Verify your Radon Barrier by calling: 0121 7261340
Email enquiries to [email protected]
Radon Testing Birmingham
Inspection & Mitigation Specialists
As a commercial building owner, manager you may be liable for radon testing and remediation!
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GeoShield Radon Testing and Mitigation Specialists
GeoShield Validation, Verification & Testing programs are currently underway across Europe including projects in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Romania, Croatia, Belgium, Turkey and as far east as the Philippines.
BS 8485:2015+A1:2019 sets the codes of practice which govern the installation of membrane systems designed to protect against the ingress of Methane, Carbon Dioxide and has annexes regarding Radon & VOC’s. Dependent on the various project criteria independent inspection is now often mandatory to ensure every effort is made to minimise the risk to life.
Quick Links
- What Is Radon Gas & Where Does It Come From
- Radon Gas Ingress In The Workplace
- Legal Requirements For Workplaces – Risk Assessment
- GeoShield GSR+ Tech
- Systems Protecting Against Radon Gas Ingress Into New Constructions
- GSR+ Quality Assurance Program
- BRE 211 ‘Radon, Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings’
Quick Links
- What Is Radon Gas & Where Does It Come From
- Radon Gas Ingress In The Workplace
- Legal Requirements For Workplaces – Risk Assessment
- GeoShield GSR+ Tech
- Systems Protecting Against Radon Gas Ingress Into New Constructions
- GSR+ Quality Assurance Program
- BRE 211 ‘Radon, Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings’
GeoShield Validation, Verification & Testing programs are currently underway across Europe including projects in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Romania, Croatia, Belgium, Turkey and as far east as the Philippines.
BS 8485:2015+A1:2019 sets the codes of practice which govern the installation of membrane systems designed to protect against the ingress of Methane, Carbon Dioxide and has annexes regarding Radon & VOC’s. Dependent on the various project criteria independent inspection is now often mandatory to ensure every effort is made to minimise the risk to life.
Radon is everywhere it is a naturally occurring colourless, odourless radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can affect properties such as homes, workplaces and schools, of all ages and locations.
Radon is generally not a health concern outdoors because the gas disperses rapidly to very low concentrations. In the outdoors, radon levels typically range between 5 and 15 Bq/m3.
However radon gas can become trapped in buildings once it has penetrated through cracks and holes in foundations. This can cause the radon levels in buildings to range anywhere from 10 Bq/m3 to more than 10 000 Bq/m3. As radon is colourless and odourless it is possible for residents and workers to be living or working in highly elevated levels of radon without even knowing it.
Unless the radon level in your property exceeds 100 Bq m-3, your personal risk is relatively low. But as the radon level increases, the risk to your health increases, so it is important to determine if the average yearly radon level in your property is above or below the Government's suggested Action Level.
What Is Radon Gas & Where Does It Come From
Radon is everywhere it is a naturally occurring colourless, odourless radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can affect properties such as homes, workplaces and schools, of all ages and locations.
Radon is generally not a health concern outdoors because the gas disperses rapidly to very low concentrations. In the outdoors, radon levels typically range between 5 and 15 Bq/m3.
However radon gas can become trapped in buildings once it has penetrated through cracks and holes in foundations. This can cause the radon levels in buildings to range anywhere from 10 Bq/m3 to more than 10 000 Bq/m3. As radon is colourless and odourless it is possible for residents and workers to be living or working in highly elevated levels of radon without even knowing it.
Unless the radon level in your property exceeds 100 Bq m-3, your personal risk is relatively low. But as the radon level increases, the risk to your health increases, so it is important to determine if the average yearly radon level in your property is above or below the Government's suggested Action Level.
As the leading experts in reducing harmful Radon gas in residential and commercial properties throughout the West Midlands
Get in touch with our team today to book your radon test or speak to us about our range of radon management solutions.
Systems Protecting Against Radon Gas Ingress Into New Constructions
Home Builders & Main Contractors need to ensure comprehensive measures have been taken when protecting against RADON gas ingress, to provide evidence of this important activity GeoShield have formulated the GSR+ Quality Assurance Program.
GSR+ Quality Assurance Program
The GSR+ Quality Assurance Program is a comprehensive hand-over document created for house builders and developers to pass to future owners. GSR+ provides new buyers with a historical log of the protection system application, ensures peace of mind and assists in conveyancing. The GSR+ comprises:
- The Radon Protection Design & Validation
- Relevant Information from BRE 211
- Independent Verification of the Installation
- Test Results of Radon Monitoring (3 months testing)
- GeoShield Validation Certificate
- Desk Top Evaluation of Sub-Floor Ventilation
The comprehensive GSR+ Verification Program is UN-PARALLELED in the new build construction industry.
BRE 211 ‘Radon, Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings’
Following BRE 211 ‘Radon, Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings’ the GSR+ program provides security & peace of mind when protecting new constructions against the ingress of the life threatening carcinogenic gas Radon.
The GSR+ Program incorporates all the stringent features & benefits required in CIRIA 735 ‘Good practice on the testing and verification of protection systems’ with further security provided from short, medium & long term (where required) in-situ Radon Gas Monitoring.
- £1,000,000 PI insurance
- Comprehensive knowledge of BRE 211 and CIRIA 735
- A Risk based approach to the Verification Planning & Reporting • 100% independence from the installer and manufacturer
- All testing and rigs owned by GeoShield
- Various degrees of Radon monitoring based upon project
- Plot by Plot installation Verification
- Comprehensive handover package
As each project is unique in terms of size, construction type, ground gas protection system and applicator experience it is recommended that a Validation & Verification Program is in place prior to the employment of any specialist application company in order that all risks are correctly assessed.
GeoShield Limited Promote a risk based approach to the application of RADON ground gas protection systems, including the venting and installation of the primary barriers, All in accordance with BRE 211
Home Builders & Main Contractors need to ensure comprehensive measures have been taken when protecting against RADON gas ingress, to provide evidence of this important activity GeoShield have formulated the GSR+ Quality Assurance Program.
The GSR+ Quality Assurance Program is a comprehensive hand-over document created for house builders and developers to pass to future owners. GSR+ provides new buyers with a historical log of the protection system application, ensures peace of mind and assists in conveyancing. The GSR+ comprises:
- The Radon Protection Design & Validation
- Relevant Information from BRE 211
- Independent Verification of the Installation
- Test Results of Radon Monitoring (3 months testing)
- GeoShield Validation Certificate
- Desk Top Evaluation of Sub-Floor Ventilation
The comprehensive GSR+ Verification Program is UN-PARALLELED in the new build construction industry.
Following BRE 211 ‘Radon, Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings’ the GSR+ program provides security & peace of mind when protecting new constructions against the ingress of the life threatening carcinogenic gas Radon.
The GSR+ Program incorporates all the stringent features & benefits required in CIRIA 735 ‘Good practice on the testing and verification of protection systems’ with further security provided from short, medium & long term (where required) in-situ Radon Gas Monitoring.
- £1,000,000 PI insurance
- Comprehensive knowledge of BRE 211 and CIRIA 735
- A Risk based approach to the Verification Planning & Reporting • 100% independence from the installer and manufacturer
- All testing and rigs owned by GeoShield
- Various degrees of Radon monitoring based upon project
- Plot by Plot installation Verification
- Comprehensive handover package
As each project is unique in terms of size, construction type, ground gas protection system and applicator experience it is recommended that a Validation & Verification Program is in place prior to the employment of any specialist application company in order that all risks are correctly assessed.
GeoShield Limited Promote a risk based approach to the application of RADON ground gas protection systems, including the venting and installation of the primary barriers, All in accordance with BRE 211
As the leading experts in reducing harmful Radon gas in residential and commercial properties throughout the West Midlands
Get in touch with our team today to book your radon test or speak to us about our range of radon management solutions.
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