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I have that same "baltic" granite and it is beautiful and has been very durable. I have a lot of it and no way would this have been considered acceptable by either the installer or me. To me, it looks like a crack caused by damage and it has been filled. They have very good materials to fill any defects but dear me . . . that is just outrageous.
This is SOLID granite, right? Not a thin piece of granite glued onto another surface?
Having inspected probably 3-4,000 houses with granite counters, they are full of it! Unacceptable and not at all typical.
Sounds like you may be a home inspector, such as myself. I too have inspected thousands of homes with granite counters and know this is unacceptable and not normal. They can keep their "enhanced stone" and put it on display in their own showroom...not in my kitchen! ....I would consider using it in my garage as a work bench.... thanks for your comments.
I agree with most above, it is a defect in Materials or installation. I would press the contractor for replacement. If necessary, get a third party inspection, such as a certified home inspector, then let the contractor know the results. He may be trying to avoid it but will turn around after that. If that doesn't work, Call the BBB and then Sue.
Good advice. I have a third party (stone restoration company) coming out to take a look this evening. We'll keep you posted. Oh, and BTW....I happen to be a certified home inspector and know this granite defect is not an enhancement in the granite beauty! I should know more tomorrow after the original installer comes out to "assess" the "vein".....
I love it! You and I are on the same track. I thought about giving the stone back to them, at my expense, so they can have their "natural beauty enhanced vein" be on display in their showroom. I'll be sure tomorrow to let them know that they can have their "big ole crack looking thing" back! LOL! You made my wife and i "crack" up! Thanks.
I love it! You and I are on the same track. I thought about giving the stone back to them, at my expense, so they can have their "natural beauty enhanced vein" be on display in their showroom. I'll be sure tomorrow to let them know that they can have their "big ole crack looking thing" back! LOL! You made my wife and i "crack" up! Thanks.
The "natural beauty enhanced vein" should be sold back to them for top $$$$$. After all it is a " one of a kind"....
I would refuse to have that piece of crap in my home....
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thanks for your comments.
