Borax wrote:
> What I like:
>
> Large counter area fro prepping, setting a cocktail down and serving
> from when done. Large grill (gas -- I know, I know), say 48", side
> burner unit. Some storage under.
>
> Here is my basic design anf ter much muddling through the Sunset book
> and just thinking on it:
>
> Overall width, about 120", 36" counter on the right, 48" grill, 6"
> counter, 13" dual burner unit, thne 24" counter. Basic consrtuction
> will be metal studs for frame covered by Wonderboard, covered by
stucco
> to match the house. Haven't decided on counter top material yet.
> Insode the house we have Silestone, but this top would be on the
order
> of $1,200 (ouch). Maybe granite - I think I can get the slab with
> bullnose for around $500-$600 with a backsplash. Maybe tile. I'll
put
> some electrical in for rotisserie, blender, etc.
>
> I don't think I want a sink, as that becomes a plumbing ordeal.
>
> Anybody have addional thoughts to add about their setup? Particularly
> what you like or dislike or would do differently. Thanks!

Borax, granite would probably last longest. . .watch for staining.
Tile will eventually become a grout maintenence problem. Add your
water line (flexible lines can be pretty painless), and have a sink.
Your cocktails will apreciate that; along with giving you a place to
rinse off the hotdogs that fall on the ground.

Good luck.

Pierre