Hi
Can anyone advise on this please ?
Got some new beech worktops as part of a kitchen from Wickes. Noticed today that the blocks that make up the worktop have slightly split apart at the join between the sink taps, and are also splitting out towards the end from the right-hand tap.
I'm wondering why this is - the worktops had the requisite number of rubs with the linseed oil before going on. The only thing I can think of is that maybe the plumber didn't oil the holes he drilled for the taps, but the taps have only been in about 10 days and we haven't really been using the sink at all yet. It's not been wet, that's for sure, but I guess plenty of heat comes through the window.
Can anyone provide an explanation for this? Faulty worktops? Plumber at fault ? Taps clamped too tight (though the gap is non-existent at the actual taps, so one would assume that a good clamping is actually helping in this case).
It may also be possible that one of the taps is leaking slightly - there was some water on the base of it today, but again it's been well and truly oiled before fitting with possible exception of the holes, and it's also had a few coats whenever anyone is passing.
*stumped*Thanks for any advice
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