Comments on: Need a Granite Countertop Tested? We Might Have A Member Near You http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/ Everything you need to know about the granite/Radon/radiation issues. For more info, go to forum.solidsurfacealliance.org Sun, 09 Jan 2011 21:09:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Administrator http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Administrator Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:01:55 +0000 http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/#comment-42 Ray, we are looking for someone in your area to recomend. A lot of these big jobs are done using China blanks, precut slabs that just need cutting to length and sink holes cut in. Lots of controversy over exactly what China allows to be exported, some say no Class A granite can be exported, but the importers claim it is mostly Class A (low radiation). Not a lot of the China blanks in our area, will be interesting to find out the truth of the matter. Ray,
we are looking for someone in your area to recomend. A lot of these big jobs are done using China blanks, precut slabs that just need cutting to length and sink holes cut in. Lots of controversy over exactly what China allows to be exported, some say no Class A granite can be exported, but the importers claim it is mostly Class A (low radiation).

Not a lot of the China blanks in our area, will be interesting to find out the truth of the matter.

]]> By: Administrator http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Administrator Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:57:07 +0000 http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/#comment-41 Yes we have tested a few Uba Tuba granite slabs. The Ocre itibira are a new one, that hasn't been tested yet. Some times the trade names are changed to prevent shopping around, might be another more common granite. Uba Tuba is usually low level, around 12 or 13 uR/hr before background. Of little concern, around 5 or 6 uR/hr after backround. At 2 x background, I wouldn't worry much. We always say that regardless of the previously tested slabs being quiet, one should always test THEIR slab anyway. We thought Crema Bordeaux was always low level till we found one at 120 uR/hr, the usual level being 25 uR/hr (18 uR/hr after background is stripped). We are looking for a member near Mount Vernon. Will contact you when we find someone in your area. Beautiful country by the way, we have family in Vancouver WA and have fished some of the streams in your area. Yes we have tested a few Uba Tuba granite slabs. The Ocre itibira are a new one, that hasn’t been tested yet. Some times the trade names are changed to prevent shopping around, might be another more common granite.

Uba Tuba is usually low level, around 12 or 13 uR/hr before background. Of little concern, around 5 or 6 uR/hr after backround. At 2 x background, I wouldn’t worry much.

We always say that regardless of the previously tested slabs being quiet, one should always test THEIR slab anyway. We thought Crema Bordeaux was always low level till we found one at 120 uR/hr, the usual level being 25 uR/hr (18 uR/hr after background is stripped).

We are looking for a member near Mount Vernon. Will contact you when we find someone in your area.
Beautiful country by the way, we have family in Vancouver WA and have fished some of the streams in your area.

]]> By: diffeqs http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/comment-page-1/#comment-40 diffeqs Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:36:01 +0000 http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/#comment-40 Hello, Has anyone tested the common Uba Tuba (Verde Labrador) or Ocre Itibira (Brown Itibara) granites from Brazil? Does anyone have a geiger counter near Mount Vernon, WA? Thanks. Hello,

Has anyone tested the common Uba Tuba (Verde Labrador) or Ocre Itibira (Brown Itibara) granites from Brazil? Does anyone have a geiger counter near Mount Vernon, WA? Thanks.

]]> By: Ray http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Ray Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:35:23 +0000 http://solidsurfacealliance.org/blog/2008/08/03/need-a-granite-countertop-tested-we-might-have-a-member-near-you/#comment-39 Hi; I'm buying a converted condo and was looking for some one who can test the slabs prior to install. After reading these articles it got me thinking, it is probably better to find out before it is installed, as to weather it has issues. Because dealing with it after the fact is very expensive. Basically the condo developer, picks the granite, cuts and installs it. I do not get to choose the slab. I get to choose between two types of granite. I'm trying to get the developer to let me test it prior to install, and they will get back to me. I don't see why they should not let me test it prior to, but I want to make sure I have a meter or some one lined up to help me when they approve. I tried to get them to let me switch to cambrian, even if I was paying and they are resistant to the idea. So, I figure as long as the granite they install emits less than 20uR, assuming a background radiation of 4 to 7uR, I'm ok with it, based on what I have been reading. The next invention will have to be lead lined cutting boards :( Hi;

I’m buying a converted condo and was looking for some one who
can test the slabs prior to install.

After reading these articles it got me thinking, it
is probably better to find out before it is
installed, as to weather it has issues. Because
dealing with it after the fact is very expensive.

Basically the condo developer, picks the granite,
cuts and installs it. I do not get to choose the
slab. I get to choose between two types of granite.

I’m trying to get the developer to let me test it
prior to install, and they will get back to me. I
don’t see why they should not let me test it prior
to, but I want to make sure I have a meter or some
one lined up to help me when they approve.

I tried to get them to let me switch to cambrian,
even if I was paying and they are resistant to the
idea. So, I figure as long as the granite they
install emits less than 20uR, assuming a background
radiation of 4 to 7uR, I’m ok with it, based on what I have
been reading.

The next invention will have to be lead lined cutting boards :(

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