Radon and granite/quartz

[JTsMom]

What are your thoughts on this?

[momof2girls]

It was my understanding that only certain kinds of these stones emit radon levels that would cause concern. I have granite and looked them up and they were said to be safe. Therefore I am not too concerned but would look up any types before I buy any more in the future.

[BelleoftheBallFlagstaff]

Granite is the major cause in homes, certain geographical areas have high levels of radon . I would personally get mine checked, if I had it. We want to upgrade our kitchen, and that is a major factor for us, I will have it checked before I put it in our home. Both of my parents died of Cancer, so I am pretty cautious!

[infomama]

Here is the thread I started back in January
http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=313487&highlight=radon

[gordo]

We are currently buying a house and I did have the radon tested as part of the inspection. The kitchen level were hardly there as well as the basement, but it is something worth checking IMO.