Thanks Khun DD for the advisement. I did not realize that granite would break so easily. I always thought that the hardness of granite would have prevented it from breaking. So, in this case, it is a good thing that Khun did not extend the overlap by 25 or 30 cm without support. I am pleased to know that. The fact does remain though, that if I would have been able to remain on site for the duration of the project as so many TD'ers have advised on this forum, I could have provided advisement on my original drawing of the kitchen island that had support undernieth of a 30cm overhang. Fortunately I have Khun as my Project Manager and his wisdom and experience saw me through on this one. Good discussion DD. Thanks. Lesson learned. CIAO!