04-19-2021, 03:39 PM
Hi everyone,
I've been working on an outdoor kitchen, and it is about done. All that is left is to set the concrete countertops this coming weekend. The countertops are currently curing.
Today I had a concern about the overhang on the bar area. Here are the specifics.
The countertop is 18" wide, 1.5" thick, and 97" in length.
I used Quikcrete's countertop mix.
There are two pieces of 8' rebar running the length of the countertop, and 6, 12" pieces spaced equally apart running the width.
The countertop will sit on an 8" wide wall made of metal studs. Concrete backer board over the studs and then thin brick veneer.
The overhang in question will be 9". So 9" overhang, 8" sitting on the wall, and then 1" overhang on the other side.
My plan was/is to adhere the countertop with construction adhesive.
I had not originally planned on any supports (corbels) under the overhang. Now I'm in a little bit of a panic that maybe I need some support under there.
Thoughts? Am I asking for trouble or does the collective think this will all be just fine once everything sets and is properly cured.
Matt
I've been working on an outdoor kitchen, and it is about done. All that is left is to set the concrete countertops this coming weekend. The countertops are currently curing.
Today I had a concern about the overhang on the bar area. Here are the specifics.
The countertop is 18" wide, 1.5" thick, and 97" in length.
I used Quikcrete's countertop mix.
There are two pieces of 8' rebar running the length of the countertop, and 6, 12" pieces spaced equally apart running the width.
The countertop will sit on an 8" wide wall made of metal studs. Concrete backer board over the studs and then thin brick veneer.
The overhang in question will be 9". So 9" overhang, 8" sitting on the wall, and then 1" overhang on the other side.
My plan was/is to adhere the countertop with construction adhesive.
I had not originally planned on any supports (corbels) under the overhang. Now I'm in a little bit of a panic that maybe I need some support under there.
Thoughts? Am I asking for trouble or does the collective think this will all be just fine once everything sets and is properly cured.
Matt