Stone overhangs, frequently specified for kitchen peninsulas and islands, have grown in popularity over the past few years. The use of stone overhangs is of great concern to us because this involves potential safety and liability issues. Stone counters weigh between 13 and 18 pounds per square foot. In the event that an internal fissure is present in the stone (but not discernable to the human eye), there is risk of the stone cracking and shearing off, possibly resulting in injury or damage. Therefore, we always recommend steel supports for overhangs.

For the past eight years Prescott Stone Fabricators has recommended the use of steel supports that are shaped to follow the contour of the counter. We engineer, design and fabricate these supports from 1 to 1 1/4" square steel tubing. The steel is welded into a frame which is "let in" flush to the top of the base cabinet or knee wall forming a rigid substructure that creates an impressive cantilevered appearance.

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