Thus installers often have to shore up parts of the slab so that all areas are supported.
Thicker granite slab.
Under 13 pounds per square foot.
How much does a slab of granite weigh.
1 two centimeter 2 cm granite slabs were the previous industry standard.
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About 19 pounds per square foot.
And while some still argue in their favor 3 cm thickness has become the new standard for kitchen countertops and most other applications.
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2 cm granite slabs went out of favor mostly because they involve extra work which equates more expenses for you the homeowner.
Thickness can vary across the expanse of the slab.
Some countertops have a thicker rim at the edge.
Inch thick slabs.
Granite fabrication is typically only available from 2cm or 3cm.
Countertop thickness is measured in centimeters.
Most granite is too fragile for 1cm.
The thicker granite can also extend farther from the cabinets without requiring support which helps homeowners who want to extend the edge to provide seating at the counter.
The standard thicknesses are 1cm some manufactures actually use 1 2cm 2cm and 3cm.
Selecting a counter where the edges are thicker than the rest of the slab may enable you to get the thick look you want without the price tag of a thicker slab.
A 1 1 4 inch granite countertop provides a thicker edge profile which is beneficial for decorative edges such as ogee or dupont.
Since granite is a natural material quarried from the earth size varies.
Average 56 to 70 square feet per slab.
You have two standard options for granite thickness.
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Most slabs used for counters are roughly 1 25 inches thick.
1 inch thick slabs.
The thicker slabs usually weigh approximately 19 pounds per square foot while the thinner slabs weigh less than 13 pounds per square foot.
Per square feet for a 1 1 4 or 3 cm inch thick slab.
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Incidentally this can be one way to reconcile the appearance you want with the amount of money you have or rather don t have to spend.