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Originally Posted by Villages Audio Video
Frank, I'm not getting it. What do you mean? My granite will be installed within the next two weeks.
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On the kitchens where you have a raised "bar" around the sink area, the receptacles and the switch for the lights above and the switch for the disposal are very close to the countertop itself. They cannot be centered because it is almost impossible to cut a 2.5 inch high rectangle in the middle of a 4" backsplash. So, they cut a notch from the bottom.
When you then spill anything on the counter the water can flow down the notch and down into the wall. IF after they remove the existing laminate countertop they raise these electrical boxes about an inch or so, the granite backsplash notch can be cut from the top. This gives you a continuous seam that is caulked below the receptacles for a much better look.
During warranty inspections homes who have the granite installed with the lower receptacles I write this up and have the Electricians caulk a clear silicone "dam" behind the plates so no water can get down into the wall. This does not need to be done if the receptacle boxes are raised before the backsplash is cut.
This can not be done in the bathrooms usually because of the exposed top of the backsplash, but it can be done in the kitchens.
I hope I am explaining this well....if not I could post a picture, as I write this up all the time.
Frank