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by Randy
(Chesapeake)

QUESTION:

I have a black granite island top--Uba Tuba- and I have just noticed a hairline crack of about 8 inches running from the outside edge in the middle inward the center. Should I be concerned and what if anything should I do?

ANSWER:

Randy, I'd have your installer come take a look. Could be that you need some extra support somewhere. Or that crack may have been there even prior to install and never become any worse.

At this point, it's nothing to get to bent about. Just have a pro take a look.

Regards,
Ryan

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Granite crack
by: Anonymous

I just had a granite bathtub with the shower seat installed and walked in on the guys while they were trying to repair a crack. It was set on top of a raised area for the tub. I am not sure what to do I haven't paid them yet. I haven't talked to them about it yet. Do I need to have them pay for a whole another granite slab and fabricate again? The crack goes about 12 inches from he tub opening to the other end of the edge. Not sure what to do?

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If the granite is cracked all the way through (which I assume it is since they were repairing it), then yes... a new slab is appropriate.

If the crack is in a non-structural area and is not very visible, then maybe you let it go with a discount, but you should only pay for a job you are satisfied with. No installer ever bids a job and no customer ever plans a job to include a significant crack.

--Ryan

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by: Ryan

Depends on the nature of the crack. If these are hairline cracks that really can't be seen and you can just barely feel them, then you may consider leaving it alone... they could have been there prior to install and likely will not get worse unless there isn't good support to keep them stable.

Also, if you have a lot of foundation movement on houses in your part of the country then you could have future problems.

On the other hand you didn't pay for a cracked slab or an installation that cracked your granite, so if these cracks are visible and/or have a lip on them, then I'd want a new slab.

When slabs crack most often it's around the sink cut-out since that area is narrow and can be stressed during install.

A bit of a judgment call. Blaming it on the cabinets is weak though. If the cabinets are not level then why didn't he create a level surface and properly support your granite?

So, based on his explanation, I'd take issue. Nothing you can do to repair them. You can add some extra glue underneath, but that won't do much if there is a significant support problem.

Also, need to make sure you are not seeing a fissure, which is normal and not an issue. Fissures usually are squiggly or undulating like a river, cracks will be narrower and straighter.

If you decide you want to have them replaced, then you'll need to withhold any remaining payment for leverage. You may consider hiring another fabricator to come take a look for a second on-site opinion.

Good Luck

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Depends on the nature of the crack. If these are hairline cracks that really can't be seen and you can just barely feel them, then you may consider leaving it alone... they could have been there prior to install and likely will not get worse <i>unless</i> there isn't good support to keep them stable. Also, if you have a lot of foundation movement on houses in your part of the country then you could have future problems. On the other hand you didn't pay for a cracked slab or an installation that cracked your granite, so if these cracks are visible and/or have a lip on them, then I'd want a new slab. When slabs crack most often it's around the sink cut-out since that area is narrow and can be stressed during install. A bit of a judgment call. Blaming it on the cabinets is weak though. If the cabinets are not level then why didn't he create a level surface and properly support your granite? So, based on his explanation, I'd take issue. Nothing you can do to repair them. You can add some extra glue underneath, but that won't do much if there is a significant support problem. Also, need to make sure you are not seeing a fissure, which is normal and not an issue. Fissures usually are squiggly or undulating like a river, cracks will be narrower and straighter. If you decide you want to have them replaced, then you'll need to withhold any remaining payment for leverage. You may consider hiring another fabricator to come take a look for a second on-site opinion. Good Luck

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Cracked new Countertops
by: Anonymous

i just had a installer put in granite countertops. They are cracked in 2 places. The installer blamed my slanted counters. He sealed them and saids they are ok like that. What should i do?

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