digital_precision
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- lexington, SC
I am a longtime reader of this forum, and finally have a question that doesnt seem to be answered specifically elsewhere. How can I install code compliant receptacles in a 6" tall backsplash serving the countertop of a outdoor kitchen? I am both the architect and builder, so I can change the design if necesdary. It is complicated by these factors:
- Backsplash is veneer stone, 1.5-2" thick. It is a curved bar, with a 72" radius. Hence, we cant use granite because it doesnt curve.
- Granite countertop below, with 20" wide cantilevered granite bar above. 6" height is measured from top surfaces, meaning there is only 4.5" space to work with when the thickness of granite is taken into consideration.
- 20 gauge metal stud framing
I know they have mounting blocks designed for veneer stone, but i doubt any will work given the space available. I assume all solutions will require recept. to be on it's side, and that is fine. In the past we've used 4" sq. boxes with 3/4" mud rings, but this is still far short of the 2" depth of this veneer. Cosmetics are a priority, so this has to be as sexy of install as possible.
Can I just install a 1.5 or 2" deep surface mounted box, and feed the cable in the back? Is there a simple way to surface mount a painted exterior box to metal framing? This stuff is hurting my brain!
- Benjamin Lane
Dust to Dreams, LLC
- Backsplash is veneer stone, 1.5-2" thick. It is a curved bar, with a 72" radius. Hence, we cant use granite because it doesnt curve.
- Granite countertop below, with 20" wide cantilevered granite bar above. 6" height is measured from top surfaces, meaning there is only 4.5" space to work with when the thickness of granite is taken into consideration.
- 20 gauge metal stud framing
I know they have mounting blocks designed for veneer stone, but i doubt any will work given the space available. I assume all solutions will require recept. to be on it's side, and that is fine. In the past we've used 4" sq. boxes with 3/4" mud rings, but this is still far short of the 2" depth of this veneer. Cosmetics are a priority, so this has to be as sexy of install as possible.
Can I just install a 1.5 or 2" deep surface mounted box, and feed the cable in the back? Is there a simple way to surface mount a painted exterior box to metal framing? This stuff is hurting my brain!
- Benjamin Lane
Dust to Dreams, LLC