8133 Sandy Hook Terrace · Clinton, WA 98236 · Hard Deadline: June 1, 2026
Owner Eddie Mulcahy · 360-914-1789
General Contractor Tristan Johnson · 360-969-2659
Electrician Ryder Mulcahy · 360-787-8920
Project overview▼
Project overview
Window wall
Fridge wall
Cooking run
Bar
Utilities
Cabinets
Electrical
Products
Schedule
Project overview — top-down floor plan
Looking straight down at the deck. North at the top of the page, south at the bottom; east is toward open deck/yard, west is toward the house. Shows the L-shaped kitchen on three walls (window wall / fridge wall / cooking run) plus the 157" bar peninsula running along the south deck edge, with the 6×6 post at the SW corner and the LP stub-out on the 55" house wall.
The Albatross is an L-shaped outdoor kitchen + 157" bar peninsula on the existing east-facing deck at 8133 Sandy Hook Terrace. Three working walls (sink/prep/ice on the west, dual coolers + TV on the north, four heat sources on the east) wrap around an open deck; the bar runs south along the deck edge. All four heat sources (Napoleon IR, Traeger pellet, Blackstone griddle, Coyote power burner) are consolidated on the east cooking run from a single 95K BTU LP drop. Framing is steel-stud + cement board throughout — non-combustible assembly, zero clearance to combustibles — with a thermal break at the IR-over-cooler overlap. Full deck is resurfaced in Trex Enhance underneath.
Contractor-facing reference for Tristan (GC), Ryder (electrician), Marcelino (plumbing/countertops), and Barron (LP gas). Pairs with the printed Contractor Package PDF — same section structure in both. Hard deadline: June 1, 2026.
At-a-glance specs
Layout shape
L-shaped outdoor kitchen on existing east-facing deck, with 157" bar peninsula running south along the deck edge
Overall footprint
130" window wall (W) + 108" fridge wall (N) + 130" cooking run (E) + 157" bar (S) + 45" connecting wall (SW)
Counter height / depth
40" · 25" deep
Bar height / length
42" · 157" total (includes 24" east extension past Cabinet 4)
LP supply
Two 100-gal tanks → 3/4" black iron main → single east drop (95K BTU) feeding Blackstone, Napoleon IR, and Coyote C3PBLP
Framing
3-5/8" 20-gauge steel studs at 16" o.c. + cement board throughout — non-combustible assembly
6×6 post
SW corner: north face flush with cooking run south end (130" line); east face 26" from east deck edge
130" Window wall (west) — elevation view
Standing on deck, looking west toward the house. Left = 45" wall corner (south). Right = 108" wall corner (north). Showing above-counter appliances and below-counter cabinets/access.
Pre-install checklist — window wall:(mission-critical — decisions or sequencing gates only; routine rough-in specs are in the zone detail tables above)
☐ Verify 79" window center point — sink cutout must align. One-shot measurement before countertop template.
☐ Verify dog door arc clearance against framing + adjacent cabinets during Phase 4 (open item).
☐ Template countertop only AFTER all rough-ins are complete — sink + faucet + ice maker + drain pipe + petcocks all in place before Bayview Concrete templates.
Appliance zones (south to north)
Window wall (west) — sink, trash, ice, open prep
Zone
Item
Width
Utilities
Key spec
Manual
1 (south)
Open prep counter
~27.25"
None
Sink-side landing for prep/plating/ice service. Counter continues unbroken from trash cabinet south to 45" SW wall.
2
Napoleon BI-1824-1W trash pull-out
18"
None
Full-height pull-out 19.75"W × 21.5"D × ~24"H. Dual waste bins + 8" paper towel drawer. Soft-close built in.
3
Ruvati RVH8310 sink + KRAUS KPF-1610SFS faucet + BI-3024-2D door
Dead space at NE corner. No appliances, no openings. ~4" radius/filler at the NE corner; stone veneer wraps (miter or bullnose).
Zone detail
Zone 1 — Open prep counter (~27.25"W)
Design intent
Open prep counter — sink-side landing for prep, plating, and ice service. Absorbs the 27.25" freed at the SW corner.
Construction
Solid counter over framed steel-stud base. No appliance, no cabinet doors. Optional open shelf below for prep tools. Counter continues unbroken from trash cabinet south to the 45" SW wall corner.
Utilities
None. No LP drop on this wall. No 120V outlet on this wall (the Coyote supplies are on the east cooking run).
Dog door clearance
Dog door lives on the adjacent 45" SW wall. Phase 4 walkthrough to verify arc vs framing and cabinets.
Zone 2 — Napoleon BI-1824-1W trash pull-out (18"W)
Utilities
None — no gas, no electrical, no water.
Install
Full-height pull-out (19.75"W × 21.5"D × ~24"H). Mount per Napoleon spec with included hardware. Frame opening to 19.75"W. Soft-close mechanism is built in. Dual waste bins below + 8" paper towel drawer on top — all part of the single pull-out unit.
Note
Ensure pull-out slides clear the countertop overhang when fully extended.
Zone 3 — Ruvati RVH8310 sink + KRAUS Bolden faucet + BI-3024-2D door (30"W)
Sink
RVH8310 — Roma workstation undermount, 30"W. Cutout: 29"W × 21"D. Centered on 79" window — verify center alignment with window before cutting countertop.
Faucet
KRAUS Bolden KPF-1610SFS — single hole, mount through countertop behind sink basin. Requires 1-3/8" hole.
Plumbing
Hot and cold water supply through house wall — tie into indoor kitchen lines. Standard residential drain through house wall. All supply lines need accessible shutoff valves behind the BI-3024-2D doors. Ice maker water supply: 1/4" OD copper tube, tee off the cold water line with a dedicated shutoff valve. Install inline water filter (1/4") on the ice maker supply line.
Winterization
All outdoor supply lines must have low-point drain valves for winter blowout. Install drain petcocks on both hot and cold lines behind the BI-3024-2D doors. Ice maker supply line needs its own drain valve at the low point. Before first freeze each year: shut off supply valves inside the house, open drain petcocks, blow out lines with compressed air.
Ice maker drain
3/4" OD flexible tubing, minimum 1/4" per foot slope, tie in downstream of sink P-trap. Freeze-protected via routing through insulated house wall cavity (Whidbey Island freeze concern).
Below-counter door
Napoleon BI-3024-2D 30" double door. Provides clean access to all plumbing connections, shutoff valves, and water filter behind doors.
Zone 4 — Scotsman SRCG065A-1SS ice maker (15"W)
Electrical
Dedicated 15A / 115V outlet behind unit. Max 126V. GFCI protected per code.
Water supply
1/4" OD copper tube with accessible shutoff valve. Tees from sink cold water line. Inline water filter BEFORE the unit.
Drain
3/4" OD flexible tubing, minimum 1/4" per foot slope. Routes through insulated wall cavity to sink drain downstream of P-trap. Freeze-protected. Gravity drain only — no drain pump.
Clearances
Front-venting / air-cooled — can be fully enclosed on sides and rear with 0" clearance.
Install
Slides into 15" wide cabinet opening. Self-closing field-reversible door. Unit is 33.375"H + 1.625" handle = 35"H total.
Weight
~115 lbs empty. Ensure blocking under this zone.
Zone 5 — Fridge wall overlap + corner (~32")
Construction
Dead space — the 108" fridge wall counter depth (25") crosses into this zone at the NE corner. No appliances, no doors, no drawers. Frame and clad this zone to match the rest of the wall but do not cut any openings.
Corner transition
~4" radius/filler at the NE corner where the window wall meets the fridge wall. Stone veneer wraps the corner — miter or bullnose the stone at the junction.
108" Fridge wall (north) — elevation view
Standing on deck, looking north toward house. Left = window wall corner (west). Right = open deck corner (east). 55" house wall on left, 53" open/railing on right.
Pre-install checklist — fridge wall:(mission-critical — structural, sequencing, and before-cement-board items; routine wiring/LP specs are in the zone detail tables above)
☐ Install 3/4" plywood backer panel (~12" × 16") at EAST end of 55" wall for articulating TV mount — screwed into ≥2 steel studs with self-tapping screws, BEFORE cement board goes up (Phase 4 framing). If missed, cement board must come off to add backing.
☐ Install blocking under fridge wall — heaviest sustained load (~335 lbs combined coolers).
☐ Sister 2–3 joists under fridge wall before framing goes up. Structural work must complete before any loads land.
☐ Template countertop only AFTER framing complete — verify cooler openings are true to spec before Bayview templates.
Appliance zones (west to east)
Fridge wall (north) — coolers, TV, LP stub-out
Zone
Item
Width
Utilities
Key spec
Manual
1 (west)
Window wall overlap
~19"
None
Dead space at NW corner. No cutouts.
2
Kingsbottle KBU56ASD 36" beverage cooler
35.4"
Dedicated 20A circuit
Dual-zone, ~185 lbs loaded. Front-venting, 0" side clearance. 2" filler strip to Summit.
3
Summit SPFF51OS2D outdoor freezer drawers
23.63"
Dedicated 20A circuit
140 lbs. Front-venting, 0" side clearance. Same height as KB 36".
TV
SunBrite Veranda 3 SB-V3-55 on SB-WM-ART2-L-BL articulating mount
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Recessed outlet 60" AFF, 6" from east edge; HDMI via arm
EAST end of 55" house wall (not centered). Base center 60" AFF. 3/4" plywood backer panel 12×16" required before cement board.
LP stub-out
Two 100-gal tanks → 3/4" black iron main
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Accessible shutoff at stub + per-appliance shutoffs
Stub-out at deck level on 55" house wall. Single east branch to Blackstone 25K + IR 10K + Coyote 60K = 95K BTU total.
4 (east)
Cooking run overlap
~19"
None
Dead space at NE corner. No cutouts.
Zone detail
Zone 2 — Kingsbottle KBU56ASD 36" beverage cooler (35.4"W)
Design intent
Primary beverage cooler — dual zone, ~185 lbs fully loaded. 2" filler strip between this unit and Summit freezer.
Electrical
Dedicated 20A circuit. Outlet behind unit.
Clearances
Front-venting — 0" side clearance to overlap zone. 2" filler strip to Summit on right side for airflow.
Install
Slides into framed opening. 35.4"W × 22.4"D × 33.5"H. Fits within 40" counter height.
Zone 3 — Summit SPFF51OS2D outdoor freezer drawers (23.63"W)
EAST end of 55" house wall (not centered). Base center 60" AFF. Swings south/west toward cooking run and bar for viewing from cook's position and bar stools. When stowed, mount sits flush against the wall concealing the recessed outlet.
Framing prep
Tristan to install 3/4" plywood backer panel (~12" × 16") at mount location, screwed into at least two steel studs with self-tapping structural screws. Confirm backer is in place before cement board goes up.
Electrical
Recessed outlet box at east end, 6" inset from edge, 60" AFF — concealed behind stowed TV. NOT surface-mount (TV must sit flush when folded).
Cable management
Integrated cable management along articulating arm brings data/HDMI from house interior through the arm to the TV.
LP stub-out — two 100-gal tanks via 3/4" black iron main
Tanks
Two 100-gallon LP tanks feed 3/4" black iron main line to the deck stub-out.
Sizing
95K BTU total load is well under 3/4" pipe capacity at any practical run length. No sizing concerns.
Routing
Stub-out at deck level on 55" house wall → single east branch under deck → 3/8" flares to Blackstone 25K, Napoleon IR 10K, and Coyote C3PBLP 60K = 95K BTU total.
Shutoff
Accessible shutoff valve at the stub-out location, plus individual shutoffs at each appliance.
130" Cooking run (east) — elevation view
Standing inside the kitchen, looking east toward open deck/yard. Left = fridge corner (north). Right = bar post (south). Showing above-counter appliances and below-counter cabinets.
Pre-install checklist — cooking run:(mission-critical — field decisions, safety, structural, and sequencing gates; LP routing + per-appliance specs are in the zone detail tables above)
☐ Tristan to optimize gapping on cooking run in the field — ~3.7" total gap budget across 4 gaps (tight). Prioritize structural seams over aesthetics; steel-stud + cement-board non-combustible throughout = zero-clearance OK.
☐ Install island ventilation panels — propane vents go LOW (safety: LP is heavier than air).
☐ Install blocking under all bottom track runs — heaviest zone is Traeger (252 lbs).
☐ Confirm post location: 6×6 wood, north face at 130" line, east face 26" from east deck edge. Anchors both cooking run south end and bar west end.
☐ Template countertop only AFTER all rough-ins AND jacket install complete — Blackstone 6228 jacket + Coyote C1SLV sleeve must both be in place before Bayview templates (tight seam south of Blackstone).
Appliance zones (north to south)
Cooking run — 4 heat sources on the east wall
Zone
Appliance
Width
Gas
Electrical
Key spec
Manual
1 (north, in fridge overlap)
Napoleon BIB10IRPMK matte black IR sear
13.5" (10" cutout)
LP 3/8" flare, 10K BTU
110V for SafetyGlow knobs (N370-1091-SER power supply)
Sunk into fridge overlap counter, thermal break assembly above KBU56ASD
2 (fridge overlap)
Counter only — no appliance
24"
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KBU56ASD 36" cooler on fridge wall side below. Compresses cooking-run gap budget — Tristan to optimize.
3 (middle-north)
Traeger Timberline TBB86RLG pellet grill
39.3"
None — 100% electric
Dedicated 120V GFCI
Self-contained base + BAC682 trim kit. No Napoleon cabinets. 252 lbs — sister joists required.
Zone 1 — Napoleon BIB10IRPMK IR sear (in fridge overlap)
Gas
LP 3/8" flare with individual shutoff. 10K BTU from east wall drop.
Electrical
110V for SafetyGlow knobs via N370-1091-SER power supply kit.
Heat shield
Non-combustible assembly — all walls framed with 3-5/8" 20-gauge steel studs + cement board. Zero clearance to combustibles (per Napoleon 700 Series manual). IR sits in the fridge overlap zone directly above the KBU56ASD cooler.
Thermal break (required)
Cement board shelf on steel angle brackets + 1" ceramic fiber blanket + 2-3" air gap above cooler top, venting rearward through a 4"×12" rear-wall slot to open deck air. See "IR-over-cooler thermal break assembly" in docx.
Below-counter
Thermal break assembly above KBU56ASD cooler (no cabinet here). N370-1091-SER power supply mounts inside the KB cabinet below the shelf.
Post (reference)
6×6 wood post at SW corner. East face 26" from deck edge, fully behind counter plane. North face flush with south end of cooking run (130" line). Bar's west end butts into post's east face.
Zone 2 — Fridge overlap (counter only)
Construction
Counter surface only — no appliance above or below. KBU56ASD 36" cooler sits on the fridge wall side below.
Note
The 24" overlap compresses the inter-appliance gaps on the cooking run. Tristan to optimize gapping in the field. See Contingency below before drilling.
Zone 3 — Traeger Timberline TBB86RLG (39.3"W)
Gas
NONE — 100% electric (pellet). No LP connection.
Electrical
Dedicated 120V GFCI for the pellet grill.
Self-contained base
Built-in double-wall storage doors, pellet hopper, EZ-Clean ash keg. No external Napoleon cabinets needed. BAC682 trim kit for built-in placement.
Clearances
Non-combustible assembly in this bay (steel studs + cement board) — extends south to cover IR zone.
Weight
252 lbs. Blocking and sistered joists required.
Zone 4 — Blackstone 28" XL griddle (32.75"W)
Gas
LP from east wall drop. Fitting: 3/8" male flare @ 11" WC at the stub. Plumber provides outdoor-rated built-in flex line from stub to factory inlet. Factory QCC cord is tank-configured and NOT used in built-in installs — do not use it.
Electrical
120V 3-prong outlet for electronic ignition + LED knobs + dimmable puddle lighting.
Do NOT leave hood closed for more than 10 minutes while cooking.
Zone 5 — Coyote C3PBLP power burner in C1SLV insert sleeve (south, bar-adjacent)
Location
South end of the east cooking run, between the Blackstone and the 6×6 post. All four heat sources are on this wall.
Gas
LP 3/8" flare fitting with individual shutoff valve. Tees from the east wall 95K BTU supply. Total east branch: Blackstone 25K + Napoleon IR 10K + Coyote 60K = 95K BTU, well within 3/4" black iron capacity.
Electrical
120V GFCI outlet for electronic ignition. Share circuit with Blackstone ignition + LED knobs if amp budget allows; otherwise dedicated circuit.
Enclosure
C1SLV insert sleeve — 304 SS complete enclosure with integrated soft-close storage drawer. Overall 27.25"W × 29.6"H × 25.2"D. Cutout 26.25"W × 29.5"H × 24"D. Install sleeve per Coyote spec, then drop C3PBLP into sleeve cutout.
Framing + clearance
Steel-stud + cement-board walls already provide non-combustible throughout — satisfies Coyote install guide zero-clearance spec for side walls. Gap to Blackstone on north side = ~1" (Tristan optimizes). Gap to 6×6 post on south side = ~0.7" (Tristan optimizes).
Counter seam planning
Slab layout has a tight joint south of Blackstone — coordinate with Bayview Concrete during template session to plan the seam before cutting.
Heat adjacency to Blackstone
Blackstone jacket (6228) + Coyote C1SLV are both non-combustible 304 SS enclosures. Adjacent flame zones at ~1" seam — Coyote 60K on one side, Blackstone 25K on the other. Tristan to confirm no thermal cross-talk concern during Phase 4.
157" Bar peninsula — elevation view
Standing inside the kitchen, looking south at the bar's kitchen side. Left = post/cooking run corner (west). Right = open deck end (east). Guest side faces south toward yard. Total 157" = 25" cooking-run overlap + 108" cabinets + 24" east extension.
Pre-install checklist — bar peninsula:(mission-critical — structural anchoring + freeze-protection items not covered elsewhere; framing dims, overhangs, LED spec, hose bib details are in the zone tables above and in Utilities)
☐ Anchoring: Bottom track through-bolted to deck at each partition, into joists. Bar is cantilevered — anchoring failure = bar drops.
☐ Internal vertical steel posts inside cabinet walls at each partition for lateral rigidity against guest-side load.
☐ Hose bib cabinet (Zone 5) floor slightly pitched or drilled with drain hole — prevents standing water / freeze damage inside cabinet.
☐ Cantilever brackets/corbels under the 11" guest-side overhang at 24" o.c. before countertop goes down.
Open counter, no cabinet below. Final guest-side seat position.
Zone detail
Zone 1 — West overlap (25"W, 6×6 post corner)
Construction
Dead space at the post end. 6×6 wood post sits at the corner with its north face flush to the cooking run's south end and east face at 26" from deck edge. Bar's west end butts into post's east face. No cutouts, no doors, no drawers.
Zones 2–4 — Napoleon BI-3024-2D 30" double doors (3×)
Cabinet 1 (Zone 2)
Dry storage — bar tools, serving trays, towels.
Cabinet 2 (Zone 3)
Bottles, mixers, glassware.
Cabinet 3 (Zone 4)
Cleaning supplies, extra paper towels.
Utilities
None — no gas, no electrical, no water.
Install
SS doors on kitchen (north) side only — guest (south) side is stone cladding.
Zone 5 — Cabinet 4: Napoleon BI-1824-1D (18"W, hose bib)
Design intent
East-end cabinet houses the hose bib for deck washdown.
Plumbing
Cold water supply only. Standard garden hose thread fitting. Accessible shutoff valve inside cabinet. Drain petcock for winter blowout.
Winterization
Before first freeze each year — shut off house-side supply valve, open petcock, disconnect garden hose, blow out line with compressed air.
Install
18"W single door. Hose bib fitting mounted inside at accessible height.
Zone 6 — East extension (24"W, open counter)
Design intent
Counter extends 24" past Cabinet 4 toward the east deck edge. Open counter, no cabinet below. Provides additional bar-top surface and a final seat position on the guest side.
Construction
Open framing with 3-5/8" 20-gauge steel-stud cross-bracing (all walls are steel-stud throughout). No doors, no drawers. Counter and stone cladding continue seamlessly from Cabinet 4.
Stool placement
4–5 bar stools on guest side (south/yard-facing), evenly distributed along the 157" bar.
Utilities and structure
Propane (LP) — 95K BTU, 3/4" black iron from two 100-gal tanks
Tanks: Two 100-gallon LP tanks feed a 3/4" black iron main line to the deck stub-out. Sizing: 95K BTU total is well under 3/4" pipe capacity at any practical run length — no sizing concerns. East branch (single drop): Blackstone 25K + Napoleon IR 10K + Coyote C3PBLP 60K = 95K BTU. All three appliances on the cooking run. No LP on the west wall. Traeger = electric pellet grill (no LP).
Water / drain
Through west wall at window center. Hot/cold + drain for Ruvati RVH8310 sink. Scotsman tees off cold with accessible shutoff + inline 1/4" water filter before ice maker (change every 6 months). Ice maker drain: 3/4" OD flexible tubing, min 1/4"/ft slope, no dips/loops/kinks, tie downstream of sink P-trap, freeze-protected via insulated wall cavity routing. Hose bib on bar east end (cold only, Cabinet 4).
Electrical — 4 dedicated circuits
1. KB 36" — 20A ded. 2. Summit freezer — 20A ded. 3. Scotsman — 15A ded. 4. Traeger pellet grill — 120V GFCI ded. Shared/non-dedicated: Blackstone — 120V. Napoleon IR — 110V. TV outlet (recessed, east end). GFCI work zones. LED strips (CKT on W4 with Caséta dimmer).
Framing
3-5/8" 20-gauge steel studs at 16" o.c. throughout, all walls. Cement board sheathing. Non-combustible assembly across the entire build — satisfies Napoleon IR (9" side / 17" rear BTU-independent), Traeger, Blackstone, and Coyote C1SLV clearances without additional shields. All electrical boxes must be steel-stud-rated (snap-in or bracket-mount). Blackstone 6228 jacket required. Coyote C1SLV insert sleeve installed at the south end of the east cooking run.
LED under-bar lighting
Strip: Armacost RibbonFlex Pro 24VDC IP65 outdoor warm-white. 61 linear ft total (all counter overhangs incl. 157" bar × 2 sides). Drivers: 2× Magnitude M150L24DC-AR TRIAC-dimmable 24V/150W IP67 (300W combined, 10% headroom vs 270W load). Dimmer: Lutron Caséta PD-6WCL at W4 device location.
Post position
6×6 wood post at SW corner of cooking run. North face at 130" (flush with south end of counter). East face 26" from east deck edge. Post extends 1" past the counter's 25" back edge. Through-bolted to stringers. Bar's west end butts into post's east face.
Deck loading
Traeger: 252 lbs. Blackstone: ~150 lbs. KB 36": ~185 lbs + Summit freezer: ~140 lbs = ~335 lbs combined on fridge wall. Blocking under all bottom tracks. Sister 2–3 joists under fridge wall, sister 2 joists under griddle/Traeger zone.
Deck structural prep
Existing deck: 2×10 joists at 16" o.c. running east-west. Beam span 8–10 ft. Capacity ~80–90 lbs/sq ft (code requires 50). Kitchen load is ~80 lbs/sq ft under counter footprint — within capacity but tight. Reinforcement strongly recommended. Required blocking: 2×10 blocking between joists under every steel bottom-track location. 15–20 blocks total. Fasten with 3" structural screws or 16d nails into joist faces. Recommended sister joists: Under 108" fridge wall (2–3 joists, coolers ~335 lbs combined). Under griddle/Traeger zone (2 joists). Fasten with construction adhesive + 1/2" carriage bolts at 24" o.c. or GRK structural screws. Full span if possible; minimum 4 ft past counter footprint each side.
TV mount (articulating)
SunBriteTV SB-WM-ART2-L-BL — dual-arm, 30" extension, 180° swivel, 150-lb capacity. EAST end of 55" house wall. Base center 60" AFF. 3/4" plywood backer panel (~12" × 16") screwed into ≥2 steel studs with self-tapping screws, installed before cement board. Recessed outlet box behind stowed TV position.
Utility product manuals
Product
Model
Manual
LED strip
Armacost RibbonFlex Pro 24VDC IP65
LED driver
Magnitude M150L24DC-AR
Dimmer
Lutron Caséta PD-6WCL
TV
SunBrite Veranda 3 SB-V3-55-4KHDR-BL
TV mount
SunBriteTV SB-WM-ART2-L-BL
Pre-framing checklist — deck structural prep:(mission-critical — inspection + sequencing items that MUST happen before framing. Sistering + blocking specs are in the Deck loading and Deck structural prep rows above.)
☐ Inspect all joists in kitchen footprint for rot, splits, sagging. Any compromised joist must be replaced, not sistered.
☐ Verify joist spacing is 16" o.c. — affects all blocking placement, Hideaway fastener spacing, and load calcs.
☐ Confirm beam span (ledger to nearest beam). Input to the ~80 lbs/sq ft load headroom calc — flag if any span exceeds expected 8–10 ft.
☐ Plan all utility routing BEFORE blocking restricts access. LP line, water, drain, electrical home runs — once blocking is in, access is gone.
Below-counter cabinet plan — all walls
Below-counter cabinets by wall. Coyote C1SLV sleeve at the south end of the east cooking run. West wall south corner is open prep counter. LP is a single east drop (95K BTU). 157" bar with 24" east extension. Napoleon IR is sunk into the fridge-overlap counter.
Window wall (west) — below-counter
Width
Zone
Cabinet
Notes
Manual
24"
Open prep counter (south end)
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No appliance, no cabinet doors. Solid counter over framed steel-stud base. Optional open shelf below for prep tools. Absorbs the 27.25" at the SW corner; the Coyote C1SLV lives on the east cooking run.
18"
Trash pull-out
Napoleon BI-1824-1W
Full-height pull-out. Dual bins + paper towel drawer.
30"
Ruvati RVH8310 Roma workstation sink
Napoleon BI-3024-2D
30" double door. Plumbing access.
15"
Scotsman SRCG065A-1SS
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Self-closing unit door. 15" opening. No additional cabinet door.
Cooking run (east) — below-counter
Width
Zone
Cabinet
Notes
Manual
24"
Fridge overlap — counter only
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Blocked. KBU56ASD sits on fridge wall below. Napoleon IR is sunk into this overlap counter above the cooler (thermal break assembly required — see Cooking run panel).
32.75"
Blackstone 28" XL griddle (6332)
Napoleon BI-3624-2D
36" double door. ~1.6" filler each side (36" cabinet for 32.75" appliance). Houses GFCI convenience outlet E4 on rear wall for small appliances.
39.3"
Traeger Timberline TBB86RLG
Self-contained base
BAC682 trim kit. No Napoleon doors needed.
13.5"
Napoleon IR (in fridge overlap)
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No dedicated cabinet. IR sinks into the fridge-overlap counter. Thermal break assembly above KBU56ASD cooler (cement board shelf + 1" ceramic fiber + 2–3" air gap, venting rearward through a 4"×12" slot). Napoleon N370-1091-SER power supply mounts inside the KB cabinet below the shelf.
27.25"
Coyote C3PBLP + C1SLV sleeve
C1SLV integrated drawer
C1SLV sleeve integrated storage drawer — soft-close, full-extension, 304 SS. Built into sleeve. ~27" open span at south end. Options: (A) open framing with stone veneer skirting to match bar — cleanest look; (B) BI-3024-2D 30" cabinet for extra storage. Decide at Phase 4 walkthrough.
Bar peninsula (south) — below-counter (157" total)
Width
Zone
Cabinet
Notes
Manual
25"
West overlap (post corner)
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Counter only. 6×6 post at west edge. No doors/drawers.
30"
Cabinet 1
Napoleon BI-3024-2D
30" double door. Dry storage: bar tools, serving trays, towels.
30"
Cabinet 2
Napoleon BI-3024-2D
30" double door. Bottles, mixers, glassware.
30"
Cabinet 3
Napoleon BI-3024-2D
30" double door. Cleaning supplies, extra paper towels.
18"
Cabinet 4 (east end)
Napoleon BI-1824-1D
18" single door. Hose bib + shutoff + petcock.
24"
East extension
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Open counter, no cabinet below. Open framing.
Connecting wall (SW, 45") — below-counter
Width
Zone
Cabinet
Notes
Manual
~27"
Dog door (existing, built into wall)
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Swings north and up. Barkley's path from house to deck. Justified to the right (faces north toward fridge wall) with clear passage below counter.
18"
Single drawer above dog door
Napoleon BI-1808-1DR
18"W × 8"H single drawer. 16" vertical space available above dog door. Counter continues straight through from the 130" window wall (L-shaped corner).
Framing: 3-5/8" 20-gauge steel studs at 16" o.c. throughout, all walls. Cement board sheathing. Non-combustible assembly across the entire build. Blackstone 6228 jacket required. Coyote C1SLV insert sleeve at south end of east cooking run. All electrical boxes steel-stud-rated (snap-in or bracket-mount).
Electrical Rough-In Plan
For Ryder Mulcahy · Electrician · Issue date April 14, 2026 · Source: Field Issue v8 Section G
Dedicated circuits
4
Total runs
9
240V circuits
0
Devices to place
12
KEY RULE: All outdoor outlets must be GFCI protected per NEC. Weather-resistant in-use covers on all exposed outlets (not just WR faceplates — full in-use bubble covers that protect while cord is plugged in). All wiring rated for wet locations. Whidbey Island is coastal — use UV-resistant or marine-rated conduit and fittings where wiring is exposed.
Rough-in window
Rough-in phase
Phase 6 · May 5–12, 2026
Hard deadline
June 1, 2026 — everything operational
Framing precondition
Phase 4 (May 2–9) must be complete before boxes go in
Walk-through
Walk layout with Tristan when framing starts — confirm box locations against actual framing before drilling
Master circuit schedule
CKT
Wall
Appliance
V
A
Type
GFCI
Notes
Manual
1
Fridge (N)
Kingsbottle KBU56ASD 36" cooler
120V
20A
DED
Yes
Behind unit, 12" AFF
2
Fridge (N)
Summit SPFF51OS2D freezer drawers
120V
20A
DED
Yes
Behind unit, 12" AFF
3
Window (W)
Scotsman SRCG065A-1SS ice maker
115V
15A
DED
Yes
Max 126V. Behind unit, 12" AFF
4
Cook Run (E)
Traeger Timberline (pellet grill)
120V
15A
DED
GFCI
Per Traeger guide: 12" AFF, 9.25" from L inside wall of Traeger bay
5
Cook Run (E)
Blackstone 28" XL griddle
120V
Low
Shared OK
Yes
Ignition + LEDs only. Behind jacket, 18" AFF
6
Cook Run — fridge overlap (N end)
Napoleon IR BIB10IRPMK
110V
Low
Shared OK
Yes
N370-1091-SER power supply mounts inside KBU56ASD cabinet below thermal break shelf. Low-voltage wires up through sealed grommet to IR SafetyGlow knobs.
7
House (N)
SunBrite Veranda 3 55" TV
120V
Low
Shared
—
In-wall power kit. 60" AFF
8
All walls
LED strip lighting (~61 lin ft)
120V
Low
Shared
GFCI
Transformer in bar cab 1. Dimmer on W wall (W4).
9
Multiple
GFCI convenience outlets
120V
Code
Per code
Yes
Weather covers. See device map.
Shr
Cook Run (E)
Coyote C3PBLP power burner ignition
120V
Low
Shared OK
Yes
Shares with Blackstone ignition circuit if amp budget allows; otherwise dedicated.
AFF = Above Finished Floor (deck surface). DED = dedicated home run to panel with its own breaker, no sharing.
Device location map — wall by wall
Walk the layout with Tristan before drilling. Confirm box locations against actual framing.
Window wall (west) — 3 devices
#
Device
Location / notes
Type
Height
CKT
W1
Scotsman 15A ded.
Behind ice maker, centered in 15" bay
Duplex, ded.
12"
3
W3
GFCI convenience
Counter level between sink and trash, centered on prep zone
GFCI, WR cover
44"
9
W4
LED dimmer
Left side of sink at counter height
Dimmer, WR cover
44"
8
Fridge wall (north) — 3 devices
#
Device
Location / notes
Type
Height
CKT
N1
KBU56ASD 20A
Behind 36" cooler, centered in bay
Duplex, ded.
12"
1
N2
Summit 20A
Behind freezer drawers, centered in bay
Duplex, ded.
12"
2
N3
TV in-wall kit
East end of 55" house wall, 6" from east edge, recessed outlet box behind stowed TV on articulating mount
Pwr + LV HDMI
60"
7
TV note: In-wall power kit routes 120V + low-voltage HDMI through the wall cavity to a RECESSED outlet box at the east end of the 55" wall, 6" from edge, 60" AFF — concealed behind the TV in its stowed position. Recessed box (not surface-mount) is required so the TV sits flush when folded. Mount integrated cable management brings cables along the articulating arm when TV deploys. Data/HDMI from house interior.
Cooking run (east) — 5 devices
#
Device
Location / notes
Type
Height
CKT
E1
Blackstone 120V
Behind jacket, inside BI-3624-2D cabinet door
Duplex, shared
18"
5
E2
Traeger pellet GFCI
Rear wall of Traeger cabinet. Per install guide: 12" from floor, 9.25" from left inside wall.
Duplex, ded. GFCI
12"
4
E3
Napoleon IR 110V (SafetyGlow)
Inside Kingsbottle cabinet on fridge wall, below the thermal break shelf that supports the IR. N370-1091-SER power supply mounts here. Low-voltage wires route up through sealed grommet in shelf to IR knobs.
Duplex, shared
30"
6
E4
GFCI convenience
Inside BI-3624-2D cabinet (below Blackstone) — mounted on rear wall at convenient height for plugging in small appliances through the cabinet door opening. NOT in counter gap (gap width is tight and field-determined).
GFCI, WR cover
24"
9
E5
Coyote C3PBLP power burner
Inside C1SLV storage drawer area or adjacent cabinet on the cooking run south end. Shares ignition circuit with Blackstone if amp budget allows; otherwise dedicated.
Duplex, shared
18"
Shr
All walls are framed with steel studs. Use steel-stud-rated electrical boxes (snap-in or bracket-mount type) for every device. Conduit straps and cable supports must be rated for metal studs.
Bar peninsula (south) — 1 device
#
Device
Location / notes
Type
Height
CKT
B1
LED strip feed
Inside bar cabinet 1 (west end, near post). LED transformer mounts here, feeds strips both directions.
Duplex, GFCI
12"
8
Total devices: 12 (W1, W3, W4 on window wall; N1–N3 on fridge wall; E1–E5 on cooking run; B1 on bar)
Wire routing & special conditions
Panel location & home runs
All circuits originate from the house electrical panel. Route through the house wall at the window wall or fridge wall junction — coordinate penetration points with Tristan during framing. Each dedicated circuit is a home run to the panel with its own breaker.
Routing by wall
Window (W): Through house wall at sink zone or fridge corner. Run inside framing cavity. Easiest access. 3 devices. Fridge (N): Through house wall at NW corner. 55" of house wall for penetrations. TV kit needs LV HDMI from interior. Cook Run (E): From fridge wall NE corner south, or window wall SE corner north. 5 devices. All walls = steel studs — use steel-stud-rated boxes throughout. Bar (S): From cooking run post junction, east through bar framing. 1 device only (LED feed).
Steel-stud framing — all walls
The entire kitchen is framed with 3-5/8" 20-gauge steel studs at 16" o.c. + cement board — non-combustible throughout. All electrical boxes must be steel-stud-rated (snap-in box with bracket arms, or metal-stud bracket-mount). Do not use plastic nail-on "new construction" boxes designed for wood studs. Cable protection: metal stud bushings or grommets at every hole the conductors pass through. Screws into cement board sheathing require self-drilling or pre-drilled pilot holes. Blocking for heavy appliance mounts (Blackstone jacket, C1SLV sleeve, Traeger trim kit, TV articulating mount) = horizontal 16-gauge steel flat stock or plywood backer strips bridging at least two studs.
Scotsman ice maker (CKT 3)
Max voltage 126V. If panel voltage runs high, verify with meter before connecting. Dedicated 15A breaker. Unit draws ~4A running, ~10A startup.
Napoleon IR power supply (E3)
The N370-1091-SER power supply kit converts 110V to low-voltage for the SafetyGlow knob LEDs. The power supply box mounts inside the Kingsbottle cabinet rear wall, above the KBU56ASD cooler top but below the thermal break shelf. Protect with a weather-rated enclosure. Wire up through the thermal break via a sealed grommet.
LED strip lighting (CKT 8)
~61 linear feet total across all counter overhangs: Window Wall 130" + Fridge Wall 108" + Cooking Run 130" + Bar Peninsula 157" × 2 sides + Connecting Wall 45". System spec: Armacost RibbonFlex Pro 24VDC IP65 outdoor warm-white strip (2700K–3000K, ~4.4 W/ft, total load ~270W) driven by 2× Magnitude M150L24DC-AR TRIAC-dimmable 24V/150W IP67 drivers (300W combined, 10% headroom) mounted in bar cabinet 1. Controlled by Lutron Caséta PD-6WCL single-pole dimmer at W4 (600W TRIAC, neutral required). Driver MUST be rated TRIAC / forward-phase dimmable to match Caséta.
Outdoor / weather requirements
All outdoor receptacles: GFCI protection per NEC + weather-resistant in-use covers (not just WR faceplates — full in-use bubble covers that protect while cord is plugged in). All wiring rated for wet locations. Whidbey Island is coastal — use UV-resistant or marine-rated conduit and fittings where wiring is exposed to weather.
Pre-rough-in checklist — mission-critical gates before starting electrical rough-in (Phase 6, May 5). Box locations, device specs, and material quantities are in the tables above.
☐ Walk the layout with Tristan. Confirm all box locations against actual framing before drilling. Framing must be complete on the relevant wall before mounting any box.
☐ Verify panel capacity for 5 new dedicated circuits (2× 20A + 3× 15A = 85A new load). If panel is at limit, a service upgrade is a major cost/schedule hit — flag immediately.
☐ Confirm routing path from panel to kitchen — identify penetration points through the house wall (window wall or fridge wall junction) before pulling any wire.
☐ Verify Scotsman max voltage (126V) — test panel voltage with meter before connecting. Voltage above 126V damages the unit.
Napoleon IR knob LEDs — confirmed in delivery list (KickAss Grills)
Electrical schedule
Date
Milestone
Action
Apr 14–18
Orders placed
Source electrical materials
May 2–9
Kitchen framing (Phase 4)
Walk layout with Tristan when framing starts
May 5–12
Electrical rough-in (Phase 6)
Install all 12 devices + home runs
May 23–30
Appliance install (Phase 8)
Help connect appliances + test
May 26–27
TV mount + LED strips
Mount TV, install LED strips + dimmer
May 28
Fire test
GFCI test all outlets, verify all circuits live
Jun 1
HARD DEADLINE
Everything operational
Products — quick reference
Every appliance, cabinet, and material by location, with direct links to manuals. Use this as the fast lookup when you need to find a spec sheet or install guide in the field.
Albatross outdoor kitchen + Sandy Hook deck resurfacing. 7 weeks from April 14. No permits needed. Critical-path visual below — Tristan's planning reference. Detailed phase-by-phase table further down.
Critical path to June 1
Tristan's planning note: Countertop template (May 12–13) is the long pole. If framing slips past May 11, the template slips, fabrication slips, and the May 23 appliance install compresses into a 1-week window with zero buffer before June 1. Protect the template date. Everything else has flex.
When
Action
Owner
Depends on
Phase 1 — Orders (COMPLETE)
Apr 14–18
✓ COMPLETE: Major BBQGuys order #N219266020C, Blackstone, Traeger, Home Depot deck + kitchen, SunBrite TV + articulating mount, Kingsbottle, LED system (Armacost + Magnitude + Lutron Caséta)
Eddie
DONE
Phase 2 — Deck Tear-Off (April 21–25) — DECK
Apr 21–23
Remove all existing deck boards — full tear-offSave any reusable fasteners
Tristan
Materials delivered
Apr 23–25
Inspect joists. Verify 16" o.c. across all sections. Flag any repairs.
Install blocking under all kitchen bottom tracks. Sister 2-3 joists under fridge wall + griddle zone.
Tristan
Inspection complete
Apr 28–May 2
Any joist repairs identified during inspection
Tristan
Blocking complete
Phase 4 — Kitchen Framing (May 2–9)
May 2–9
Frame all 5 walls with 3-5/8" 20-gauge steel studs at 16" o.c. + cement board. 157" bar with 24" east extension. Build IR-over-cooler thermal break assembly in the fridge overlap cavity (cement board shelf + ceramic fiber + 2-3" air gap + rear vent slot).Non-combustible throughout. Use steel-stud-rated electrical boxes everywhere. Screw into steel studs with self-tapping structural screws; use snap-in or bracket-mount boxes.
Tristan
Blocking complete
During framing
Install Blackstone 6228 jacket. Install C1SLV insert sleeve in the Coyote cutout at the south end of the east cooking run, between Blackstone and the 6×6 post. Build non-combustible assembly in Traeger + IR zone. Install 3/4" plywood backer panel (~12" × 16") for TV articulating mount, before cement board.
Tristan
Jackets + C1SLV delivered
During framing
Set 6×6 post + verify dog door arc clearance against framing and adjacent cabinets.
Plumbing: hot/cold + drain through west wall. Hose bib to bar Cabinet 4. Ice maker drain through insulated wall cavity.
Tristan / Marcelino
Framing complete (west)
May 5–7
LP gas: from two 100-gal tanks via 3/4" black iron main → stub-out → single east branch with three flares (Blackstone 25K, Napoleon IR 10K, Coyote C3PBLP 60K = 95K BTU total). No west wall drop.
Tristan / Marcelino
Framing complete
May 5–9
Electrical: 4 dedicated circuits + GFCI + TV recessed outlet (east end of 55" wall).
Ryder
Framing complete
Phase 7 — Countertop & Stone (May 12–23)
May 12–13
Countertop template — all walls + 157" bar
Marcelino / vendor
All rough-in complete
May 14–21
Countertop fabrication (porcelain / Dekton) — 7-10 business days
Vendor
Template complete
May 12–19
Stone veneer cladding on all exposed faces (parallel with fab)
Marcelino
Framing + cement board complete
May 22–23
Countertop install
Marcelino / vendor
Fab + stone complete
Phase 8 — Appliance Install & Finish (May 23–30)
May 23–24
Drop in all appliances + undercounter units + sink/faucet
Tristan / Eddie
Countertop installed
May 24–25
Install Napoleon doors, drawers, trash pull-out
Tristan
Countertop installed
May 25–26
Connect LP, electrical, water
Tristan / Marcelino / Ryder
Appliances in place
May 26–27
TV mount (articulating, east end), LED strips + Lutron dimmer at W4
Ryder
Appliances in place
Phase 9 — Testing & Punch List (May 28–31)
May 28
Fire test all gas. Test Traeger pellet grill. Test ice maker, coolers.
55" Veranda 3 TV + SB-WM-ART2-L-BL articulating mount
✓ ORDERED
Armacost / Magnitude / Lutron
LED system: RibbonFlex Pro 61 lf + 2× M150L24DC-AR drivers + PD-6WCL dimmer
✓ ORDERED
Albatross Kitchen — open items
Items still requiring a decision, field verification, or an action before the build moves forward.
#
Item
Detail
Owner · When
1
Blackstone 28" LP connection — plumber communication
Spec: 3/8" male flare @ 11" WC at the stub. Plumber provides outdoor-rated built-in flex line from stub to factory inlet. Factory QCC cord is tank-configured and NOT used in built-in installs — do not use it. If Blackstone sells a built-in hose kit, prefer that — contact Blackstone Customer Support at 1-435-252-3030 ext. 1.
Sleeve requires 26.25"W × 29.5"H × 24"D cutout at the south end of the east cooking run, between the Blackstone jacket and the 6×6 post. Tristan to optimize ~1" gap to Blackstone jacket and ~0.7" gap to 6×6 post in the field. Also verify counter slab seam planning with Bayview Concrete — tight seam zone south of Blackstone.
TRISTAN — during Phase 3/4 framing walkthrough
3
Dog door arc clearance — physical verification
Dog door is installed on the existing 45" SW wall (swings north and up). Tristan to verify arc clearance against framing and any adjacent cabinets during Phase 4.
TRISTAN — Phase 4 framing (May 2-9)
4
Countertop template — Bayview Concrete
Vendor: Bayview Concrete. Template must happen by May 12-13 for June 1 deadline (7-10 day fabrication). During template session, coordinate tight seam planning south of Blackstone where the Coyote C1SLV sits.
EDDIE + TRISTAN — schedule template by May 12
Deck Resurface — open items
#
Item
Detail
Owner · When
1
Bench 4×8 post locations — mark during joist layout
~20 4×8 wood posts built into joists at 48" o.c. along outer bench edges. MUST be located and positioned during Phase 4 framing, NOT added afterward. Tristan to mark post locations on joist layout before Phase 5 decking begins. Post penetrations through decking are one-shot cuts.
TRISTAN — Phase 4 (May 2-9)
2
Order 4×8 post lumber separately
~5 pieces of 8' 4×8 pressure-treated (not Trex) for bench structural posts (~13 posts total). Source from lumber yard — NOT included in existing Home Depot Trex order. Need by May 1 for Phase 4 framing.
EDDIE — order by May 1
3
Zone 1 herringbone layout plan
Tristan to confirm plank length (est. 11" / ~2× board width) and layout direction before cutting. Recommend dry-lay first row before committing. Affects board count, blocking, fastener density.
TRISTAN — before Phase 5 (May 5)
4
Zone 1 joist blocking for herringbone
45° miter seams don't align with 16" o.c. joists. ~15 extra blocks needed in Zone 1 for Hideaway clip support along miter seams.
TRISTAN — Phase 4 blocking
5
Material check — +9 boards total for herringbone + benches
Herringbone +2 (11 needed vs. 9 original), benches +7 Trex boards. Current order has 151 Trex boards; revised need is ~160. Confirm +9 board top-up before Phase 5.
EDDIE — verify by April 28
6
Picture frame border color decision
Herringbone reads best with contrast-color border. Current order all Rocky Harbor; decide whether to add contrast SKU.
EDDIE — decide by April 28
7
Order 6-7 more Hideaway fastener packs by May 1
250 sq ft ordered vs ~550 sq ft needed. Herringbone adds ~1 extra pack due to denser miter-seam clips. HD SKU: 513114. Or screw-down under kitchen counters where fasteners won't show.
EDDIE — order by May 1
8
Measure fascia perimeter during tear-off
Wood fascia qty TBD. Measure all exposed deck edges during tear-off.