Granite Countertops – Pros And Cons
It’s only been in recent years that technology has brought the production of granite countertops to the stage of being affordable for most of the average homeowners who have hoped to use in their construction or remodeling project.
As granite has become more and more available questions have arisen as to whether or not they really are for everyone. At first glance one would think if affordable then why not? Upkeep of the granite countertop should be considered. For instance, while it’s difficult to chip granite it can be done and once done the repair may be so much you choose to live with the chip.
Retailers give the impression that it’s fine to use your countertop as a chopping block and maybe so but if this is your biggest attraction to the granite countertop than save yourself some bucks and buy yourself a more reasonable countertop in price and pick up a nice cutting board while you are at it. Granite can be scratched with a knife.
If the finish is penetrated you run the risk of bacteria and oxygen being introduced and ultimately leaving a dark stain that may not be removable. Recently it was made public that granite emits radiation.
The hype surrounding the recent finding left out several important facts. Perhaps the one to consider is that it too a very sensitive measuring instrument to pick up the radiation being transmitted and in such a tiny amount that it would be considered harmless in most scientific circles. Also worth mentions is the most items in this world emits a very small amount of radiation and again is only detected with a very sensitive instrument.
As you begin the process of shopping for granite countertops, keep in mind the darker the granite the more expensive it will be. The dark color of the granite is due to the iron content found with the rock. Lastly, tailor your granite countertops to the economical value of your home. In other words don’t go over the top in putting top dollar granite in a home that needs a remodeling job.
