Do granite counter tops emit dangerous radon gas?


Do granite counter tops emit dangerous radon gas?
By Scott Rogers • November 25, 2008
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can cause cancer -- in fact, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking! Radon quickly disperses in air, reducing its danger, but if it accumulates in a basement or other living space, it can be quite problematic. One of the main sources of radon gas is from a variety of types of rock, such as granite and shale. And thus, people have begun to wonder whether granite counter tops might pose a risk! Well, in what may put your mind at ease, the Marble Institute of America released a report a few days ago (Nov 17, 2008) indicating among other things that "not one stone slab contributed to radon levels that even reached theaverage U.S. outdoor radon concentration of 0.4 picocuries per liter." If you're eying your granite counter tops warily from across the room, and need to be further reassured, read more from Nation's Building News. Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell Consider The Cost Of Your Planned Renovations When Planning Your Offer
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