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Radon And Granite Countertops
Get The Edge – Countertop Tips & MoreIt’s something that you’ve probably heard a lot in the media. There are risks of exposure to radon/radiation from granite countertops. The rumors have been flying around and then you hear the response that there is no truth to this comment. What is the actual truth?First consider the source that these rumors are coming from. If you take a closer look you’ll realize that these accusations are stemming mostly from manufacturers of synthetic countertops made to look like granite. These companies are trying to scare consumers into steering clear of granite countertops and choosing their synthetic versions instead. Others making these accusations include manufacturers of radon …show more content…
Having been used for many years with numerous studies completed on the level of radon within granite countertops, granite is considered to be safe by all authorities on the subject.Just what is radon?Radon is a naturally occurring gas which is most commonly found in the basements of homes in the Midwestern and Eastern regions, radon is a radioactive substance that is only harmful at elevated levels and with long exposure in a closed environment. What this turns out to be is 24-hour exposure, 365 days a year for a great many years. Proper ventilation helps to drop the harmful levels dramatically.As for your granite countertop, it is very unlikely that is radon being emitted from it. There have been numerous scientific studies throughout the years which prove this point. However, any consumers that are concerned should hire a radon inspector to test this fact.RadiationAccording to the Marble Institute of America, granite doesn’t pose any higher risk to homeowners than other radiation sources found both inside and outside the home.Where are we Exposed to Radiation?Radiation is literally everywhere. From the soil and rock that our home stand on to the air that we breathe and many places in between, low levels of …show more content…
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Get The Edge – Countertop Tips & MoreIt’s something that you’ve probably heard a lot in the media. There are risks of exposure to radon/radiation from granite countertops. The rumors have been flying around and then you hear the response that there is no truth to this comment. What is the actual truth?First consider the source that these rumors are coming from. If you take a closer look you’ll realize that these accusations are stemming mostly from manufacturers of synthetic countertops made to look like granite. These companies are trying to scare consumers into steering clear of granite countertops and choosing their synthetic versions instead. Others making these accusations include manufacturers of radon …show more content…
Having been used for many years with numerous studies completed on the level of radon within granite countertops, granite is considered to be safe by all authorities on the subject.Just what is radon?Radon is a naturally occurring gas which is most commonly found in the basements of homes in the Midwestern and Eastern regions, radon is a radioactive substance that is only harmful at elevated levels and with long exposure in a closed environment. What this turns out to be is 24-hour exposure, 365 days a year for a great many years. Proper ventilation helps to drop the harmful levels dramatically.As for your granite countertop, it is very unlikely that is radon being emitted from it. There have been numerous scientific studies throughout the years which prove this point. However, any consumers that are concerned should hire a radon inspector to test this fact.RadiationAccording to the Marble Institute of America, granite doesn’t pose any higher risk to homeowners than other radiation sources found both inside and outside the home.Where are we Exposed to Radiation?Radiation is literally everywhere. From the soil and rock that our home stand on to the air that we breathe and many places in between, low levels of …show more content…
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