I've interviewed several fabricators to install kitchen countertops (either carrara marble or quartz...still deciding).

One of the final contenders said that when a seam is needed, their standard is try to have the seam in around the sink so it's only a tiny section at the front and back rather than a long continuous seam. They said they support it with an additional support under that seam too (not sure if it's a rod or an attached stone support. Is a good idea since my DH in particular always ends up with water sitting on the counter around the sink? To me, the biggest risk is always where water happens.

Thoughts?