When deciding what countertops to put in your home, you may wish to consider granite. For many years now, granite countertops have remained one of the most popular choices for home buyers and builders alike.
Granite has been highly sought after since it was first quarried. The following are some facts about granite:
Granite is a traditional building material that has been used for thousands of years, going back to ancient Egypt. It was used to construct beautiful historical sites like the Pantheon.
Granite countertops are a modern trend. In the 1880s, European countries began using granite for countertops, though with a very high price tag because of the extensive process for cutting the stone and its limited availability. The use of granite in kitchen countertops has only been common since the early 2000s because advances in technology have made it both less expensive and more easily accessible.
Second only to diamonds in hardness, granite is one of the hardest substances in the world. At 162 pounds per cubic foot, this hard, dense material is used on many important structures such as the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty.
Granite is a natural stone and no two pieces are exactly alike. The uniqueness of each granite slab is determined by the composition, not by manufacturing techniques.
If you would like to know more about the benefits of granite countertops, contact PGM. They will help you in determining whether granite is the right choice for your needs.