[Greenbuilding] Counters

[Jason Holstine]

We tell everyone that not matter what your counter is/will be‹no matter if
it¹s green or not‹to use a trivet or the stove, and cutting board, for best
practice and peace of mind. Nothing is fool-proof. A good heat resistance is
400-450, still barely half of broiling.   Marmo¹s heat resistance will be
average at best, but I¹d expect it to help minimize the ply warpage by
sealing it up (if installed right).


On 7/26/11 9:28 PM, "Lynelle Hamilton" <lynelle at lahamilton.com> wrote:

> The warping is noticeable, so I'm already replacing the ply. I'd have to
> figure out how to keep any new ply from warping, though. What's the heat
> resistance, do you know? Bamboo would be great for the edge.
> Thanks, Jason!
> 
> Lynelle
> 
> On 26/07/2011 9:20 PM, Jason Holstine wrote:
>> > How about Marmoleum sheet on that plywood (or, if it¹s warped, replace
>> > the plywood for about 15 cents). Ol¹ fashioned, all-natural, easy to
>> > clean, durable linoleum. Just glue it up on the ply. Material should
>> > should be about $7/sf and if you¹re reasonably astute, could be DIY.
>> > Biggest issue is your front edge‹you¹ll probably want a different
>> > material for the edge band, like a bamboo, wood, or metal.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On 7/26/11 9:00 PM, "Lynelle Hamilton" <lynelle at lahamilton.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >     Again, I ask the list for advice. I am now at the point of installing
>> >     kitchen counters. I have had plywood on the counters (3/4 overlaid
>> >     and
>> >     screwed to 3/8", as a substrate for tile, but have had warping
>> >     (I'm on
>> >     the water). I don't trust it for tile. I've been told others in
>> >     the area
>> >     have had this problem. They've generally solved it by installing
>> >     Arborite, something I am loathe to do.
>> >
>> >     That places me squarely in a quandary. I can't find reclaimed granite
>> >     in the size I need--the reclamation folks near me generally sell the
>> >     counters with the cabinets anyway. The budget will not allow for
>> >     "new"
>> >     granite and I want to use something that screws the earth less than
>> >     other options (particularly given that I've already wasted some
>> >     otherwise good plywood).
>> >
>> >     I am the installer, so it must be pretty simple.
>> >
>> >     Any creative ideas out there?
>> >
>> >     Thanks!
>> >
>> >     Lynelle
>> >
>> >
>> >
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