Transporting granite long distance

Bernice101

Hi there, I bought 2 second hand pieces of granite. 9.5 and 5.5 ft long. I need to move them from Dublin down to mid west. I have a horse box which is 10 ft on the inside, so I was thinking I might try bringing it myself. On googling the matter I see I would need an A frame, I'm sure I could get my hands on such a thing.

The big question is wether it is a bad idea for me to try moving the slabs using my own transport? And a few good men (people)

Calahonda52

without knowing the rest of the dimensions any further discussion is moot.

If you have the dimensions in meters, then using 2,600 kg/ m3 will give the weight.

eg: 900 mm wide by 3m long by 40mm thick will weigh:
0.9 by 3.0 by 0.04 by 2600 = 280 kg so you will need more than Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore

mrtrencherman

I was considering something similar some time back and was looking at how best to transport a slab of granite. Some research and talking to a couple of people reckoned the best way was to make a solid wooden A frame and using clamps.
I had bookmarked this link so might be of some help doityourself.com/stry/transport-granite-countertops

Bernice101

thanks for the replies guys.

the dimensions are:

Piece 1: 9.5 ft x 2.2 ft x300mm
Piece 2: 2.2 ft x 5.5 ft x 30mm

I tried calculating the weight using the formula given, piece 1 comes in at 211kg, which I think is rubbish.

I would appreciate if someone could run the calculations for me.

Thanks a mill

mrtrencherman

Bernice101 wrote: »

thanks for the replies guys.

the dimensions are:

Piece 1: 9.5 ft x 2.2 ft x300mm
Piece 2: 2.2 ft x 5.5 ft x 30mm

I tried calculating the weight using the formula given, piece 1 comes in at 211kg, which I think is rubbish.

I would appreciate if someone could run the calculations for me.

Thanks a mill

Online calculator might help

amlinkmarble.com/weigtcalculator/weightcalculator.htm

cocoman

Bernice101 wrote: »

thanks for the replies guys.

the dimensions are:

Piece 1: 9.5 ft x 2.2 ft x300mm
Piece 2: 2.2 ft x 5.5 ft x 30mm

I tried calculating the weight using the formula given, piece 1 comes in at 211kg, which I think is rubbish.

I would appreciate if someone could run the calculations for me.

Thanks a mill

I presume piece 1 is 30mm thick not 300mm - typo?
If 30mm then weight
= 2.895m * 0.670m * 0.03m * 2600
= 151kg
= Weight of 12 bales of bricketts.

Piece 2 weighs 87.5 kg.

Bernice101

thanks for your help people

I really thought these slabs weighed much much more. I tried lifting the side of one of them (they are propped up by the gable of a house. I couldn't get it to even think about moving.

Water John

Use slings to carry, four people. Put longer one on the bottom. Use old carpet. underneath and between.

Wesser

That's a slight contradiction, you're saying you couldn't lift them but you're still surprised they don't weigh more....

sheesh

find someone with a flat bed trailer or a large truck and see what it costs use old tyres as a shock absorber I would not stack them on top of each other.

Water John

Your right sheesh on not stacking them. There is room for them side by side.
The horse box would be fine. A bit of rubber matting, under and between.

rampantbunny

FWIW, I moved 30 sheets of 16mm toughenend laminated glass from Meath to Galway last weekend. Each sheet of glass was approx 2.6m x 0.9m. Two people to lift each one but apart from that I don't know the weight.

Flat bed tri-axle trailer. Some rigid foam on the floor (about 20mm thick). 15 sheets of glass laid flat on top of each other, some more foam and another 15 sheets again. It was a heavy load.
In all one sheet of glass cracked, but only because there was a bit of dirt between the glass sheets causing a point load. No other damage, and there were some rough roads.

My point is, there's no need to over-complicate. Some cushioning in your trailer and strap them down so they don't bounce and you should be fine.

red sean

You could try http://www.anyvan.ie/ for a quote.

Bernice101

hi again, thanks everyone for your contributions. I got the granite the 130 km trip home in the horsebox without incident.
I had gotten a quote from a professional to get the granite to my door for 450 euro!

Water John

Nice money staying in your own pocket. Well done.