Comments on: Radon in Granite Countertops: Don’t Worry.

By: Fact or fiction? Do Vacant Homes have more Radon? « Amy Kerber's Blog

Fact or fiction? Do Vacant Homes have more Radon? « Amy Kerber's Blog — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:18:10 +0000

[...] Myth: granite countertops have an effect on radon levels in a home. This myth gained popularity in 2008 because of a media scare. You don’t need to worry about granite countertops. They’re fine. You can read more about this myth here – radon in granite. [...]

By: Granite Counters MN

Granite Counters MN — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:24:00 +0000

Thanks for this post. It’s important that this is clarified, and that homeowners are told the truth. Granite counter tops present no danger to you, or your loved ones.

By: Vacant Houses Don't Have More Radon | Structure Tech Home Inspections

Vacant Houses Don't Have More Radon | Structure Tech Home Inspections — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:50:56 +0000

By: Reuben Saltzman

Reuben Saltzman — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 09:50:41 +0000

Hi Leah, The EPA says anything above 4.0 is an unacceptably high level. Saying high radon levels aren't a concern are like saying cigarette smoke isn't a concern. They have both been proven to cause lung cancer. You should contact a radon mitigation contractor. Click this link to read a blog I wrote about the steps to take after a radon test.

By: Leah

Leah — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:46:12 +0000

What do you think about radon mitigation? I just bought a house and had the test done. It came out at 6 — the recommended safe level is 4.5. The guy said it wasn’t something too dangerous … Can I let it go? Or should I get a system?

By: mandi

mandi — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:31:36 +0000

Hi there,
I enjoy reading your blog and hearing your opinions.
People should learn to trust the experience of their home inspectors.