tgorse | February 7, 2010
What are the differences between 3/4″ (2cm) and 1 1/4″ (3cm) slab
material for countertops?
There is no difference in the durability of one thickness over the
other. The choice of thickness is personal/fabricator preference. The
cost of the 2cm material is less, but the labor is more because the
most preferred edge details require a laminated edge. The cost [...]
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tgorse | January 2, 2010
How is the stone cut?
The huge blocks of stone are excavated from the earth and hauled to
manufacturing locations where they are cut by a series of large saws.
They are then polished and shipped by boat.
How much does a slab weigh?
It depends on the thickness. At 13 pounds per square foot, the
average 2cm slab weighs 600-700 [...]
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