Intelligent Membranes Joins the Radon Council: Raising the Standard for Radon Safety in the UK

We’ve Joined the Radon Council: What It Means for Radon Safety, Mitigation & Building Protection

We’re excited to announce that we are now official members of the Radon Council, the independent, non-profit, self-regulatory body for the radon protection industry in the UK. Membership with the Radon Council reinforces our commitment to radon safety, measurement, and mitigation. It marks an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to deliver healthier buildings and safer indoor environments for our clients and communities.

What is Radon and Why It Matters

Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas that forms naturally from the decay of uranium in soil and rock beneath buildings. Because it can enter properties through gaps in floors, foundations or walls, radon can build up to harmful levels, especially in poorly ventilated spaces like basements and ground floors. Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels significantly increases the risk of lung cancer, the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, and is responsible for hundreds of deaths annually in the UK.

Because radon is invisible and undetectable without testing, radon measurement is critical. Testing both residential and commercial buildings helps determine whether radon levels are above safe thresholds and whether radon mitigation strategies are needed.

Who are the Radon Council

The Radon Council is recognised as a trusted, impartial authority on radon in the UK. It is not a trade organisation but a self-regulatory body that supports and educates professionals involved in all aspects of radon protection, from measurement and remediation to prevention in new builds and consultative work across sectors.

The Radon Council sets clear standards that members must meet when conducting radon measurement, mitigation, remediation and protective work. This includes training and access to comprehensive guidance, such as The Radon Manual, which outlines best practices, industry theory and practical techniques employed to tackle radon risk effectively.

Membership in the Radon Council also means collaboration with key stakeholders like the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and other bodies that help shape radon standards and guidance.

Why This Membership Matters to Us

Joining the Radon Council means much more than a badge or logo; it reflects a deep commitment to:

• Adhering to recognised radon measurement standards: ensuring every assessment we undertake is accurate, reliable and compliant.
• Providing robust radon mitigation solutions: reducing radon levels through proven methods that protect occupants and improve indoor air quality.
• Educating clients and partners: sharing knowledge about radon testing, mitigation and long-term indoor air health.
• Supporting best practice in construction and remediation: including advice on radon protective measures during new build projects and renovations.

As part of this community, we have access to up-to-date training, technical guidance and industry-leading best practices, and we can better support building owners and professionals by aligning with established radon safety frameworks.

How Passive Purple Supports Radon Protection

In addition to radon measurement and mitigation services, our Passive Purple Intelligent Liquid Airtight Vapour Control Membrane plays an important role in radon protection within the building envelope.

Radon enters buildings through gaps, cracks and service penetrations in floors, walls and foundations. Creating a continuous, airtight barrier on the warm side of insulation is a critical step in reducing uncontrolled air movement, and with it, radon ingress.

When correctly specified and applied, Passive Purple forms a seamless, liquid-applied membrane that:

• ✔️ Enhances airtightness across the internal envelope

• ✔️ Seals junctions, penetrations and difficult connection details

• ✔️ Reduces uncontrolled ground gas movement into habitable spaces

• ✔️ Supports compliant radon protection strategies in line with building regulations

By improving airtightness and continuity at floor-to-wall, wall-to-roof and service interfaces, Passive Purple helps strengthen the overall radon defence strategy within both new build and retrofit projects.

As part of a holistic radon risk management approach, including proper site assessment, radon measurement and, where necessary, active mitigation systems, Passive Purple contributes to safer, healthier indoor environments.

Learn More About Radon and Safety Standards

If you’d like to learn more about radon, its health effects, measurement options or mitigation techniques, we encourage you to explore the Radon Council’s website. Whether you’re a property owner, builder or consultant, understanding radon risk and protection options is a vital step toward creating healthier, safer buildings.

Our membership with the Radon Council reinforces our commitment to industry best practices, transparent radon measurement, effective radon mitigation and enhanced indoor air quality. As the built environment continues to evolve, partnering with trusted bodies like the Radon Council ensures that our work reflects the highest standards of safety and performance.

If you’d like advice on radon testing, compliant mitigation strategies, or incorporating radon protection into your next project, our team is ready to support you.