With granite is all down to price. The more you pay the better the granite.
Simple.

Across openings such as sink some manufacturers insert stainless steel
reinforcement underneath. Another idea is to double up the granite at the
front edges. Looks good and becomes very strong.

I also think you need go to a specialist granite supplier and talk it
through properly.


"Christian McArdle" wrote in message
. net...
Having come into a small amount of money unexpectedly, I've decided to
spend
it by not going for Iroko worktops, but to do it properly in granite. The
current layout (which would have been fine for the wood) has 3 integrated
appliances in a row, giving a 1.8m span, supported at the back by a
substantial batten. Would granite be fine for this application, or do I
need
to rejig the appliances to give only a 1.2m back supported span? I can't
guarantee that the appliances will provide much support, especially if
removed for repair. Rearranging the appliances may be problematic, but if
I
have to do it, then it must be done.

Would the thickness of the granite make a difference? Probably going for
30mm, although 20mm is an alternative.

Christian.