Radioactive Granite Countertops

Released on: September 22, 2008, 11:42 am

Press Release Author: Geoff Lilienfeld

Industry: Construction

Press Release Summary: There has been lots of recent discussion regarding the radon
levels that may be coming off of granite countertops.

Press Release Body: There has been lots of recent discussion regarding the radon
levels that may be coming off of granite countertops. At this time this discussion
is still extremely preliminary and there is very little hard evidence to back any of
these claims. It is important, however, that tests continue to be performed in
order to ensure that there is not a credible threat.

These allegations just started becoming known in the last few months as some
homeowners have begun having their granite countertops checked for radiation
emissions. Anytime you are dealing with natural stone that has been quarried from
the ground there is always a slight likelihood that some radiation will be emitted
from it simply due to the natural make-up of the earth. There are deposits all over
the earth that emit minor amounts of radiation.

One of the major reasons that the discussion about radiation being emitted from
granite has become so popular because it hits very close to home. Granite
countertops are found in homes all over the country and food is often prepared
directly on them. As of now the research shows that the vast majority of people, if
any have very little to worry about. Phoenix Granite, based out of Phoenix, AZ has
said that they will continue to monitor this issue. So far they states that their
sales of granite countertops have not been affected.

Phoenix Granite (http://phoenixazgranite.com) quoted “these types of scares come up
all the time in any industry. When you work with natural materials you have natural
problems. This does not seem to be a problem that is likely going to cause much
conflict in the granite industry.”


Web Site: http://phoenixazgranite.com

Contact Details: Geoff Lilienfeld
1111 W. 46th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
888-308-4769
press@mercuryb.com

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