How Do You Transport Granite Counter Tops?
Stone countertops such as granite or marble are a popular way to finish kitchens to provide a higher-end look and a solid, earthy feel to the room. Stone is, as a rule, quite heavy and somewhat brittle. Some softer or thinner stones may come with a fiberglass cloth embedded in resin added to the underside of the slabs for extra reinforcement, but no matter how the stone comes, it requires special handling techniques and tools to move safely. Stone is a natural material with character that can cause weak spots that may fail during handling and can cause property and bodily damage due to the weight of the material involved. Clean the stone and the clamp beams and ensure that they are free of sand, diamond grit and stone dust. Lay the beams lengthwise down the top and parallel to each other. Place the suction clamps along the beams, one at each end and two more equidistant from the ends. Place an extra pair of clamps close to the edges of the sink cut-out on each beam. This will help supp
