The Truth About Radon and Granite
Below you will find a variety of information sources regarding the safety of granite specifically addressing radon. Recent articles and newscasts have caused some customers to ask about granite safety as it relates to radon.
Stone Masters inc. has gathered both the good and the bad to help you decide if this is a real concern or media hype. Do your own research and feel free to have it tested before you buy.
Follow this link the most recent and past scientific studies regarding Radon in Granite.
http://www.marble-institute.com/industryresources/granite_radoninfo.cfm
Take this link to RADON.com for test kits and quality information about radon and simple English on a complex subject.
http://www.radon.com/radon/granite.html
Follow this link to what the New York Times published regarding Radon and Granite.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/garden/24granite.htm?_r=1&no_interstitial&oref=slogin