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Granite () is a coarse-grained (phaneritic) intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase. It forms from magma with a high content of silica and alkali metal oxides that slowly cools and solidifies underground. It is common in the continental crust of Earth, where it is found in igneous intrusions. These range in size from dikes only a few centimeters across to batholiths exposed over hundreds of square kilometers.
Granite is typical of a larger family of granitic rocks, or granitoids, that are composed mostly of coarse-grained quartz and feldspars in varying proportions. These rocks are classified by the relative percentages of quartz, alkali feldspar, and plagioclase (the QAPF classification), with true granite representing granitic rocks rich in quartz and alkali feldspar. Most granitic rocks also contain mica or amphibole minerals, though a few (known as leucogranites) contain almost no dark minerals.
Granite is nearly always massive (lacking any internal structures), hard, and tough. These properties have made granite a widespread construction stone throughout human history.
Does anyone know what a stainless steel sink that fixes to the bottom of a granite worktop should be glued/sealed with?
I have a customer who has his kitchen sink broke away from the granite and only a few metal brackets at sides and rear of sink are holding it. I am hoping to be able to do it...
hi I hope you can help. We have recently had a gazco studio 2 open fronted fire fitted.we also bought the granite inserts. However the flames are not 'straight' - they lean to the back of the fire. This means the granite is being burned and black carbon deposits are being left. What could be...
Since I moved to cornwall I have managed to avoid these massive great granite walls until today! I am using a little cheap Bosch and it's not doing to great. I have always managed to get through walls by upping the size of drill bit so 10mm first 18mm 25mm 30mm but even that is a struggle for...
Are you in 50 mile radius of Halesowen and if any of you are kitchen fitters or similar who have clients want stone worktops could you PM me with contact details.
I have a an excellent contact for you who is very competitively priced.
Paul Leighton - A customer of ********* manages FIFTY holes from a single pack of PORSADRILL diamond tile drills / holesaws drill bits and then wants his money back.
But don't worry - This is actually a GOOD NEWS story!
50 x holes (And now wants a refund)
Worried he might not have...
Hi all I have a bit of a problem. I need a 4" stack opening through a massive stone wall...What is the best way to do this do you think? Is an SDS drill to small? I'm afraid I'll be there for days...
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Hi, about to invest in a core drill, windled it down to 2 options
Metabo BDE1100 comes with holdall bag and 5 core drill set in case, with 3 year warranty £340
Metabo Bde 1100 Core Drill 240v With 5pc Core Kit & Work Bag
other is
Makita 8406 £240, no core bits, only 1 year warranty
Makita...
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Yes its October 2010 and the Grand Designs road-show is back in town for three days.
All plumbers need a day off with the family.... Maybe come and look for some new tools or even some new ideas about what is going on in the plumbing market as well as other markets too! Something for everyone...
How much would it cost to do all the following:
unblock a bathroom sink
change an outlet pipe
fix a tap that is turning slowly with little output?
Please help, as I need to work out my budget.
Thank you
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I've got to fit a toilet to a tiled floor. The Bathroom has just been fitted with ceramic floor tiles. Can anyone recomment the best drill bit to use.
Thanks in advance
Bought an 8mm wax filled diamond drill for 23 quid a few months ago. I can confirm the claim that they drill 50 holes so if you do a lot of bathromm work with these modern hard tiles/ porceliens theyu are just the job. Local tile supplier sells the but I can't remember the manufacturer.
Sorry...
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Hi,
I have been given a quote for wet electric central heating. Gas isnt available and oil is a no go either to the property being a flat. I currently have storege heaters but would like to move away from them.
The quote i have includes a heatrae sadia 9kw electromax boiler, and my question...
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Installer LIVE is coming to Coventry for four days in 2010.
InstallerLive 2010!
7th-10th September, Ricoh Arena, Coventry
InstallerLive is the UK’s national plumbing, heating and renewables show; meet your suppliers face-to-face, see the latest products put through their paces and...
Yup its TOOLFAIR time again. OK so the event is not specific to Plumbing but you will find a general array of Professional tools on show over the two days.
COVENTRY - COVENTRY - COVENTRY - COVENTRY
Previous comments on this forum have been that the event is not massive and it is possible to...
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Power Docks are now the must have space saving device for kitchen worktops.
Whether fitted as an aftermarket item or as part of a new kitchen install a Power-dock or Power dock can add useful plug socket space and versatility to a work top area.
Power Docks can add plug sockets to a...
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Hi there,
I have a customer with an old white (and stained) Astralite kitchen sink and drainer inset into a black granite worktop on an island unit. They want to replace it with a ceramic or stainless sink and drainer but the cut out is only about 800mm x 460mm (with curved corners) and I can't...
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