Why not buy thin granite with wood underlayment, its cheaper and maybe lighter?
Thin granite is always tempting because of its lower cost but it should be avoided. Granite is a natural stone that has imperceptible fissures and weak points. Granite that is 3/8″ or less in thickness may not be able to withstand flexing when the table is picked up or moved. When tables are moved, the weight of the base or a person pushing down on the edge of the table will stress the natural fissures in the stone and cause cracks to appear. Wood substrates will not prevent flexure from occuring. Another problem with the thin, inexpensive granites is that you will see the seam where the edge piece is glued to the top piece. If you want the clean refinement of granite in your establishment, don’t sully it with unsightly seams. You may not see them from afar (or you may) but your customers will see them and pick at them while they are seated. In an effort to reduce cracking, the thin granite is laminated to a 1″ piece of plywood. Not only does 1″ plywood still flex, but it’s heavy. The
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