Granite countertop help

11 years ago

I have a question about bracing a granite countertop over a built-in standard (24") dishwasher. I currently have 2x4 bracing and ledger board on all three side of the dishwasher pocket, but nothing in the front section, as the spacing is very limited. Is a brace necessary on the front section under the counter necessary? most of the pics and vids I have seen do not have any type of this support.

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sjhockeyfan325
11 years ago
Our dishwasher is supported on 3 sides, not the front.
kevdp4
11 years ago
Support on the front is not necessary. Make sure your dishwasher will clear the 2x4's. Normally the cabinet dividers are enough for 3cm.
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suzanne_sl
11 years ago
When we installed out 3 cm granite three years ago, this is the only support that was needed

The wood wall is the side of the pantry and the wallboard is the back of the niche. The sink is out of the photo to the left.
Shayerah
11 years ago
My granite installer installed a metal bar and brackets to support the granite and attach it to the front of my dishwasher.

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Joseph Corlett, LLC
11 years ago
The bracket shown is a fine product, but is obsolete. Modern dishwashers are designed to be connected to the sides of cabinets/panels.