Tasting Table on MSN

15 gorgeous alternatives to granite countertops

Granite may be a great choice for your countertop, but it isn't the only choice. Instead, check out these options that are ...
The Narrowboat That James Built on MSN

Coating resin (granite) tests and trials part 2

Coating resin over granite is an exciting way to enhance the surface’s durability and appearance. Through a series of tests and trials, different types of resins are applied to granite to assess their ...
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Assessing exposure to granite countertops—part 2: Radon

Concrete, brick, gypsum, stone, and other structural building materials have long been recognized as a source of radon in residential and other buildings (Ingersoll ...
Nature

Assessing exposure to granite countertops—part 1: Radiation

Humans are constantly exposed to low levels of ionizing radiation, including emissions from soil, cosmic, and internal sources (Shapiro, 2002). Gypsum board, concrete, natural stone, and other ...