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KITCHEN ISLAND - SUPPORTS

9 years ago

We are building a home and a question from the builder came up on the Kitchen Island and the support needed for the granite countertop. The Island is 108" side to side by approx. 45" front to back. It sits on a standard base cabinets that run the entire 108" length. Cabinet base on the 1 side has dishwasher, sink base, and standard cabinets for the balance of the width. We have 20" overhang on the other width to put stools under.


The original plan design had a leg on each side of the granite on each end for support. We are now being told that we need a full middle leg for additional support due to the 108" width. This causes issues due to how stools would fit with having a middle leg.


My question for the forum - would 108" width really require a 3rd leg for support? Or would the 2 legs on the ends provide enough?

I have asked the builder for other recommendations - some sort of angle support off the back of the cabinet vs. a 3rd leg, but have not heard back from them yet.

Any help and ideas would be appreciated!

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