Radon testing in Val-des-Monts: what matters here
For a second home used mostly in winter, the test should cover the period when the house is occupied and heated.
Cottages enlarged in stages combine sections insulated at different times. Thermography shows the weak junctions, and a moisture check is useful if the house was rarely heated.
Radon testing: what the inspector checks in Val-des-Monts
Health Canada recommends measuring radon for at least three months, ideally during the cold season, when the house is closed up and radon builds up more. A measurement lasting a few days only gives an indication.
In Val-des-Monts cottages, the inspector uses thermography to find cold floors above crawl spaces and poorly insulated walls. They measure moisture in rarely heated rooms.
Report, timing and booking: Radon testing in Val-des-Monts
The report is delivered digitally, with annotated photos and recommendations ranked by urgency. For Val-des-Monts, booking lead times depend on the season: in spring, plan a few days ahead.
For a cottage, ask that water and heat be on on inspection day, otherwise several checks are impossible.
