We are planning on using a black tan granite on an outside installation of an outdoor kitchen in southern mississippi.
Can granite withstand cold.
Just because granite can hold up to extreme temperatures does not mean that it is a good idea to leave countertops in an outdoor kitchen exposed to the sun.
Heat will cause granite countertops to chip and crack.
Impact from a heavy object may chip granite but heat from anything short of a blowtorch will not affect your countertop.
When using black or dark granites outdoors keep in mind that if the sun is shining directly on it the granite will get hot.
Granites that withstand extreme weather conditions should be used for outdoor kitchens.
We realize the surface will get hot but will the weather temp damage the granite over a reasonable amount of.
The more coverage the granite gets year round the better.
Granite is a natural stone that can withstand very high temperatures.
Sure granite countertops are extremely durable but they can still stain if spills are not quickly cleaned up.
Granite counters are heat resistant and can withstand the heat of hot pots and pans without damage.
Trend stone can withstand the force of a bowling ball dropped on top of it.
Every now and then granite countertops can withstand a hot dish taken directly from the oven but it s important to avoid repeated exposure to high temperatures to prevent black marks on the surface.
Trust me on this one.
Summer heat and outdoor granite countertops.
By mid afternoon on a hot summer day the surface of your granite countertop will be hot to the touch.
While the granite itself won t be hurt by a hot pan the sealant and finish could experience wear and damage.
This may seem like useless information unless you bear in mind that scientists have equated the force of a frozen turkey hitting the ground to the force of a bowling ball being dropped on the same surface.
If you use granite counters for outside kitchens that are exposed to heat in the summer and extreme cold during the winters there is a possibility of damage to the granite.
Dark colored granite countertops are harder than light colored granites.
Extreme temperature changes can cause damage to granite under direct exposure.
I suspect that there are a number of countertop materials that will withstand winter temperatures in an unheated house so i would definitely research this with someone who has more expertise than the designer at lowe s.
And if a spill mustard wine juice etc is left to bake in the summer sun the damage it can do to your countertops can be more severe.
How can we expect this to affect the granite surface.
People ask me how hot.
I have granite in my kitchen and can literally take anything out of the oven and place it directly on the granite.
Traditional granite will break given such force.
Really hot like you can t touch it hot.
Awnings umbrellas whatever anything to limit exposure to the elements helps.
