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I heard that cutting food on a wood butcher block isn't
as sanitary as using a plastic cutting board, is that true? |
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Using wood for a cutting surface is safer then using
plastic cutting boards. Research has shown that
bacteria, such as salmonella commonly found on chickens
will grow and thrive if not removed from plastic cutting
boards. On wood, the bacteria will die off within a few
minutes. One theory is that the wood surface deprives
the bacteria of water, killing the bacteria. Cuts in plastic
boards give the bacteria a place to live and thrive if not
cleaned well. We use FDA approved glues in building our
countertops so enjoy them.
For additional information, read about the benefits of
wood countertops and wood cutting boards:
http://faculty.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/faculty/docliver/research/cuttingboard.htm |
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Do you ship your countertops to other states? |
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Yes, we work with builders and homeowners nationwide. |
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How long does it take to get a countertop built? |
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It all varies depending on several factors such as
availability of exotic hardwoods, seasonality, and
pending orders. Our experience is that you should start
the process sooner rather than later. Contact us and
we'll be glad to give you a time estimate. |
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Do you do custom inlays? |
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Yes, in addition to our standard inlays, you'll see several
custom designs on our Inlays page. We'll be glad to
work with you on designs, materials, and everything
involved in doing this custom work. |
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I see on your website that there are sinks mounted on
the butcher block countertops, won't being so close to
water ruin the countertops? |
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This depends on the finish and primarily the type of
wood selected for the countertop. We have many
customers happily using an undermounted sink with a
countertop built out of mesquite. Mesquite is one of a
few exotic hardwoods that has some particularly unique
properties. |
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What species of wood is best for countertops? |
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Maple is considered the best wood to use because of its
tight grain and because it doesn't splinter easily.
Mesquite, Pecan, Ash, Oak, Walnut, and Cherry also work
well. We have also made butcher blocks of mixed
species, (i.e. Maple, Mesquite, Cherry and Walnut - each
strip is alternated).
We use woods like Mesquite and Maple because they have a closed cell structure. Along with the finishes we put on our products this helps make them resistant to bacteria and spills. |
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