Why do people think radon is in their countertop.
Is it true granite countertops have to breathe fro air.
Granite is hard to maintain.
Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of decaying uranium.
When materials such as granite are mined from the earth they naturally contain these radioactive elements and may occasionally emit radon gas.
Radon can be found in soil rock air and even water.
As more people purchase granite countertops the cheaper it costs to have one in your home.
Granite is a natural rock which makes it tough but it also means there are fissures striations and veins.
Use trivets and potholders to protect your granite s sealant and keep it looking good long term.
At issue is whether some granite countertops emit dangerous levels of radiation especially the gas radon which is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
If properly cared for granite can last for decades.
Even if granite does seem expensive it is one of the most durable countertop surfaces and it increases the resale value of your home.
Otherwise you granite countertops are always ready for bear.
Breathing new life into your kitchen countertops is easy if you know what to do.
Experts agree that most.
Sitting or standing on the countertop.
These are part of what makes granite a beautiful stone but these are also points of vulnerability.