You may have heard that granite is dangerous to use in countertops because it emits radon gas.
Is it true granite countertops have to breathe fro air.
Even if granite does seem expensive it is one of the most durable countertop surfaces and it increases the resale value of your home.
Granite is a natural rock which makes it tough but it also means there are fissures striations and veins.
Why do people think radon is in their countertop.
When materials such as granite are mined from the earth they naturally contain these radioactive elements and may occasionally emit radon gas.
Breathing new life into your kitchen countertops is easy if you know what to do.
If properly cared for granite can last for decades.
You can disinfect it occasionally with a solution of 91 isopropyl alcohol and water especially after a heavy out of cooking.
Radon can be found in soil rock air and even water.
Radon is a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of decaying uranium.
Experts agree that most.
Use trivets and potholders to protect your granite s sealant and keep it looking good long term.
Granite is hard to maintain.
Over years of exposure radon can cause cancer the primary health concern with this gas.
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.
These are part of what makes granite a beautiful stone but these are also points of vulnerability.