I have had many conversations about Radon with many brokers, new and experienced who seem to think that Radon gas actually seeps out of the rocks.
It seeps through the sand and gravel and around big rocks such as this but not from the rock itself.
Don't tell me you guy's think it seeps out of solid rock. Please don't tell me that.
It's a gas from natural burning of Uranium deeeeeeeep in the earth. As it rises, it vents easier through gravel and cracks around rock ledge.
When it rains real hard the gas has a hard time venting through wet soil so what happens?
It is directed towards the drier areas under homes so what happens?
Radon tests during heavy rain periods are higher than normal. Ever experience this?
Your test results will vary with Air pressure, ventilation, Hot weather , Cold weather, Wet weather,
So the brokers insist that it comes out of the stones.
Stone house, WOW Radon Factory HUH?
I usually tell these brokers when they point out that the gas comes out of the rocks that it also has a certain smell and that if they go out in the yard, bend over and sniff the rock over there you can smell it.
OH Really they say. Yes, I say, Go smell the rock.