The face grain construction version has the lumber positioned face-up. The planks are wide from 5” to 10” or more; the individual plank width depends on the total countertop depth and the dimensional assortments of the lumber available.
A common question that comes up times and again is whether placing sinks on wood countertops will lead, in the long run, to things such as warping, cupping, black mold and rotten wood.