Crb Kitchen Crack Top

If the burners underneath the CRB top are misaligned or clogged, one section will expand faster than the adjacent section. This differential expansion pulls the material apart at its weakest point, usually near a bolt hole or a corner.

Occasionally, a CRB top may have microscopic air pockets from the casting process. Under normal use, these voids act as initiation points for cracks. Over months of expansion and contraction, a tiny internal bubble becomes a visible crack. crb kitchen crack top

If "crack" refers to the visual style:

Once you have a new top installed, protect your investment with these habits: If the burners underneath the CRB top are