Stupid question
12-30-2015, 06:26 AM
#12
Senior Member
I'm not a tile guy, but I think they always transport them on the edge, so they are vertical, as they break easily when flat. THey even store them that way at the granite stores.
12-30-2015, 11:25 AM
#14
Senior Member
Likewise. Find some sort of farm supply store and buy a couple rubber horse trailer pads. They're usually about 4'x6' and 1/2 to 3/4" thick. I would do that over 2x4s which would still vibrate with the truck (especially when strapped down tight). Can get em for about $50 each.
12-30-2015, 11:51 AM
#15
Beer, Boats, and Trucks.
Definitely softer in the bed then on a trailer, and definitely some kind of rubber pads and 2x4s. Family friend of mine was moving a $20,000 slab of granite in his trailer 700 miles, and about 5 minutes from his destination he hit a bump and split it right down the middle.
12-30-2015, 12:22 PM
#16
Senior Member
Yeah, something like that might be worth paying to have it delivered.
I'd be worried the whole drive of it cracking, and even after arrival, getting it unloaded and in place safely.
The truck/tailgate would be the least of my worries.
Good luck.
I'd be worried the whole drive of it cracking, and even after arrival, getting it unloaded and in place safely.
The truck/tailgate would be the least of my worries.
Good luck.
12-30-2015, 03:22 PM
#17
Senior Member
GOOGLING "TRANSPORT GRANITE"
Things to Bring With You
– Moving Blankets
– Padding
– Ratchet Straps / Rope
– 2 x 4 boards (for longer slabs or smaller vehicles)
How to Load the Slab
1 – After inspecting your slab, wrap it in the moving blankets
2 – Lay down padding over the bed of the truck or floor of your vehicle
3 – Using at least 2 people, slowly slide the slab into the vehicle. Transporting the slabs in a vertical position is the safest, but is likely impossible in most vehicles without an A-frame.
4 – For smaller vehicles where the slab cannot lay flat over the entire surface, place 2 x 4 boards lengthwise along the slab to give it a flat surface to sit on.
5 – Make sure the slab has no air pockets underneath it. Fill any gaps with padding or foam.
6 – Strap the slab in place to keep it from bouncing
How the Pros Do It
To transport prefabricated stone slabs most professionals will use something called an A-frame. This can be made of metal or wood 2 x 4 boards. An A-frame (pictured below) supports the stone countertops by transporting them in a vertical position. When loading onto an A-frame, the unpolished sides should always go against the frame. Clamps and ratchet straps are then used to secure the slab to the A-frame.
Things to Bring With You
– Moving Blankets
– Padding
– Ratchet Straps / Rope
– 2 x 4 boards (for longer slabs or smaller vehicles)
How to Load the Slab
1 – After inspecting your slab, wrap it in the moving blankets
2 – Lay down padding over the bed of the truck or floor of your vehicle
3 – Using at least 2 people, slowly slide the slab into the vehicle. Transporting the slabs in a vertical position is the safest, but is likely impossible in most vehicles without an A-frame.
4 – For smaller vehicles where the slab cannot lay flat over the entire surface, place 2 x 4 boards lengthwise along the slab to give it a flat surface to sit on.
5 – Make sure the slab has no air pockets underneath it. Fill any gaps with padding or foam.
6 – Strap the slab in place to keep it from bouncing
How the Pros Do It
To transport prefabricated stone slabs most professionals will use something called an A-frame. This can be made of metal or wood 2 x 4 boards. An A-frame (pictured below) supports the stone countertops by transporting them in a vertical position. When loading onto an A-frame, the unpolished sides should always go against the frame. Clamps and ratchet straps are then used to secure the slab to the A-frame.
12-30-2015, 07:05 PM
#18
Well I got er done. Used 2x4's as you guys said and ratchet straps. Got another one to pick up tomorrow. Made it without any cracks. For $150 for a 9 foot length the risk was worth it.
Last edited by Jdnet; 12-30-2015 at 07:08 PM.
