Homeowners have preferred to use granite for the decoration of their house. They have preferred granite for flooring, bathroom vanities and also for kitchen countertops. Though granite is preferred by people for home building materials but many homeowners avoid granite as it is rumored that granite facilitates radon gas emission. Granite as a natural stone [...]

Granite is one of the best building materials that if used effectively can instantly add to the glamour of your house. Despite huge popularity of this stone, some people avoid this stone for health concerns. They have a common question—does granite emit radon gas. Yes granite does emit radon gas but the thing that is [...]

The recent uproar about the radiation from granite has created a lot of speculations among the users and others. Everybody has some questions in their minds and the different answers that they are getting have made the situation even more confusing. However, the following few lines will aim at clarifying the issue properly as they [...]

Granite is one of the most frequently used materials for home décor. Now environmentalists and companies have started opposing the using of granite for home décor. They feel that granite emits radon gas which is harmful for the body. It is a matter of serious concern as scientists have started examining the stone to see [...]

If you have ever thought of installing granite in your house, you must have heard those terrible words that granite emits a dangerous gas named radon and this can result in some serious health hazards. However, the hype has gone higher in recent times, forcing the scientists to involve in thorough research. The conclusion reached [...]

With the growth of demand of granites in the last few years, granite countertops have earned popularity. In the recent years, there is a buzz about granite countertops posing a great threat to health. In this article let us examine how much truth is there in this fact …

It is said that granite countertops [...]

Granite countertops add to the style quotient of the kitchens. However experts recommend that they should be tested to determine the amount of radon gas which the granite might give off. At times it is a health threat, if the amount is beyond the level which is considered safe. However according to marble manufacturers, the [...]

Granite is extremely popular among interior designers. They can be mostly used in bathrooms and kitchens. Now some experts are of the opinion that granite emits radon gas which is one of the main causes of cancer among non-smokers. They have also said that even pregnant women are at risk from the radiation and hence [...]

Granite countertops are a popular choice for your house. However many are skeptical using it as they feel that it might be a health threat. In recent years it has been alleged that countertops made with granite often give up radon gas which is harmful for health and hence it is imperative that you test [...]

There’s been a lot of talk on the Internet and several TV and newspaper reports that may indicate that granite is unsafe for use in the home. These reports claim that granite emits hazardous levels of radon gas, or radiation. If you already have granite in your home, you’re no doubt concerned by these claims [...]