Support for overhang on granite counter top.
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Comments (9)A ledger is a board that is secured just below the counter into the studs. It should be 2" deep by 1" high at a minimum. I have a dishwasher that has granite over it with cabinets on either side and my contractor installed a ledger. You will need to have the panels on either side because that is how the dishwasher gets secured. I learned this the hard way. We reused our dishwasher and it was not designed for securing below granite. They put screws into the sides of the cabinets but the dishwasher went out of square and leaked water all over my wood floor. Fortunately most of the water ran into the basement below and my 90 year old floors weren't ruined. We ended up purchasing a new dishwasher designed to be side mounted. But you definitely need something to attach it to....See MoreBeautifying the underside of overhanging counter top?
Comments (27)@mudworm, I've never seen any numbers on what overhang soapstone can handle without support. Because it is softer than granite, I'd guess that it wouldn't handle as much - but there are different kinds of strengths so I could be wrong. Maybe you could put up a post with a title like "How much support for a soapstone overhang?" Something to get the folks who know soapstone better to comment. You wouldn't wand to do it without a subtop and have it crack - especially if it fell on someones foot. You might think of it as a sub-top rather than a rough top. You want a finished surface because it will be visible. It could be plywood with a 1/4 round molding along the edge painted to match the wall. Or wood veneer to match your cabinets. @natal - the raw granite for our island cost over $2000 - that's not counting the fab. Looking around on the web, piece of cherry veneer cabinet grade 3/4" plywood, 4 x 8 is less than $200. I'm sorry that I didn't think of it at the time. It's true that isn't a big deal to not have that touch, but it would have been worth the small additional cost to me....See MoreGranite counter top - is it safe to stand/ladder on?
Comments (29)Industry standards say that no more than 10" of 3cm stone can overhang without support, or no more than 6" of 2cm. You have received multiple cautions that your situation exceeds industry standards. If you choose to ignore this, then when the inevitable break does occur, you will personally be on the hook because you have been made aware of the hazard. Insurance will not protect someone who knows of a danger and refuses to rectify it. It is the same as if you refused to put a fence around your pool and someone drowned. Your home and personal finances would be subject to loss. Fix the damn overhang with some support before you lose a foot....See MoreSupport for kitchen peninsula 15 inch granite countertop overhang
Comments (11)The cabinet maker just told me that the posts will be constructed using MDF board to create a solid block. I imagine that is probably Ok, since they bear the load vertically, but if he suggests using MDF for the apron stretchers, that would be a definite no, am I right? I will definitely talk to the cabinet maker about adding cross pieces. Also, suppose that instead of 2 x 3 1/8 inch for the stretcher boards, I asked him to use square "beams" of 3 1/8 inch. Would that add more strength and combat warping? I'm not sure I can get a custom made steel frame. That is highly custom work here and would add several thousand euros to the cost. The legs and apron alone is probably going to set me back 3K....See MoreRelated Professionals
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