Stone Slab Size and Thickness Before Fabrication

1. Problem to address

Nominal slab size and thickness are starting points. The usable area of the actual slab, edge exclusions and cutting plan determine practical material use.

2. Core criteria

• Separate nominal dimensions from usable cutting area after reviewing actual edges.
• Compare supplier specifications with the proposed slabs.
• Record actual thickness for the relevant slab or lot.
• Include joint and edge-finishing allowances in the cutting plan.
• Agree dimensional tolerances against the approved drawings.

3. Coordination workflow

1. Receive dimensions from confirmed drawings.
2. Prepare a panel layout using actual slab dimensions.
3. Review cutouts and edge clearances against the design requirements.
4. Submit panel allocation and anticipated waste for review.
5. Check fabricated dimensions within the agreed scope.

Structural design, site surveys and installation remain with the responsible project parties.

4. Limits and risks

• Finalizing joinery before confirming actual slabs.
• Placing cutouts too close to an edge for the component conditions.
• Omitting joint and edge-finishing allowances.
• Ignoring thickness variation between slabs.

5. Pre-approval checklist

Confirm actual slab dimensions, thickness, cutting layout, joints, cutouts, tolerances and handover scope.

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NHAN BAN STONE can compare design intent with available material, fabricate in the workshop, inspect and hand over within the agreed scope.

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