Repelling the radon
LOCATION
Pontymoile, Wales
PROJECT
Old Pontymoile School new residential development
PRODUCT
Powerbase Radon Barrier Membrane
Repelling the radon
The closure of Pontymoile Primary School in 2014 opened the opportunity for a new residential development in the south Wales town. The 2.2-acre site was developed to provide 28 homes for rent and 11 offered for sale.
Assessment of the site prior to construction showed the presence of radon at the property. Protecting the new homes at Pontymoile is Powerbase Radon, a gas barrier membrane which is is BBA certified and is compliant to NHBC Amber 1 gas protection measures. In addition to providing effective protection against the gas with very low permeation rates, it also acts as a damp proof membrane.