On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 12:12:13 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

I'm replacing the counter tops in my kitchen with granite slab. I'll
be removing the old counter tops myself, and installing the plywood
foundation over the existing cabinets.

Are there any issues with driving in fasteners from above the plywood
rather than below?

Most everything that I've read calls out fastening from below. For
most of the job I will be able to do this. However I have a raised
bar area (4" wide x 72" long) that is drywalled on both sides, so I
won't have access from beneath.

Thanks,
Brian

Not a granite person. In our area the granite installers are placing
the material over 1/2" particle board and screwed from the top.

Shim/level and sink the screws from the top. They state they can
level the granite with 1/8" or smaller shims only - no more than 1/8".

I've seen this in four owner built homes the past year or so.

Ask the granite person what he wants.