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Article Number: 456 | Rating: Unrated | Last Updated: Tue, Sep 11, 2007 at 12:00 AM

Just had Uba Tuba installed and found a hairline crack in the 4" section along the front of the sink. Crack goes all the way through. The granite is rodded and the fabricator came out to glue and polish again. It's still noticeable but I think I can live with it if the fabricator gives me a discount. However, how likely is it that this hairline crack will grow bigger? Not sure what to do right now but need to move quickly to stop payment on my credit card so we can reach an agreement. Thanks!

Dear Lynden:

A good stone restoration contractor should be able to perform an invisible mending. As for the solidity of the repair, if done properly, considering the rodding, it should be pretty much final.

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