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The most beautiful, practical, handcrafted fireclay sinks in the world – backed by an unbeatable Lifetime Guarantee. Shaws sinks are handcrafted in England using time-honoured techniques, making each sink unique. Cabinetry and stone tops in kitchens and laundries are tailored to fit each individual sink, and in the rare cases when a Shaws sink is faulty and requires a replacement under the Shaws Limited Lifetime replacement warranty, the costs of removal and reinstallation are covered in addition to the new replacement sink.

What is crazing?

Crazing is the effect on fireclay sinks which causes it to have a web of tiny cracks over its surface. These are not cracks in the actual structure of the pottery but actually an effect on the glazed part of the sink. Although crazing is generally a surface affliction, it can weaken the integrity of your piece in time, as it is opening up the glazed piece of your pottery and thus weakening its overall structure.

Why does it occur?

Crazing generally occurs with age but there are other factors which cause immediate crazing which include:

Temperature and humidity changes which causes the glaze to crack
It can be caused by moisture getting into the glaze and forcing cracks in the glaze
It can be caused by being bumped or knocked repeatedly, causing small cracks in the glaze

In saying all of this, we rarely see these requiring replacement, and they add a beautiful warmth and charm to any home.

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