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Alfresco Built-In Grill Cutout Dimensions: Before You Start
Alfresco built-in grills need precise cutout dimensions — off by half an inch and the grill won't drop in correctly, flashing won't seat, or the gas line won't align.
By Reed · Updated November 10, 2026
What you need
- Tape measure
- Framing square
- Printed cutout PDF for your specific model
Step by step
Pull the cutout PDF for your EXACT model
Go to alfrescogrills.com/customer-care/documentation/cutout-information/ and download the cutout PDF for your specific model. Don't substitute a similar model's dimensions — they vary by grill width (30, 36, 42, 56 inches) and generation.
Confirm clearance-to-combustibles for your install
The cutout PDF shows the grill envelope. Your enclosure framing + surround materials dictate clearance. Alfresco grills typically need non-combustible materials (stone, tile, poured concrete) around the grill body — not framed-wood walls.
Rough the gas line to the correct position
Gas stub-out location is called out in the cutout PDF. Most Alfresco built-ins want the stub at a specific depth from the front face and height from the countertop. The gas tech plumbs to that point.
Plan for drip-pan access
The drip pan slides out from the FRONT. Make sure there's clearance in front of the grill (no cabinet door, no stone lip) that lets the drip pan fully withdraw for cleaning.
Pull cutout measurements from the actual PDF
Print the cutout PDF at 100% scale and take it to the masonry/fabrication contractor. Verbal dimensions get mis-transcribed — give them the actual document.
Common mistakes
- Using a grill-cover's dimensions as the cutout. The grill cover is slightly larger than the grill cutout. Use the CUTOUT PDF, not the cover dimensions.
- Framing with wood right up to the grill body. Combustible-clearance violations — the grill body gets hot. Confirm your local code, and typically keep combustibles at least 6-12" from the grill body.
- Running the gas line at the wrong depth. If the stub is too far back, the flex hose won't reach. Too far forward and the grill won't seat. The PDF's stub location is the one that works.
Hands-on tips
- Order the grill BEFORE the enclosure is framed. Have the cutout PDF in hand when the mason or carpenter builds the opening.
- Keep a 1/4" tolerance on the width — the cutout should be the PDF dimension PLUS 1/4" to let the grill seat without binding.
Questions people ask
Do I need to pre-run the gas line before the countertop is set?
Yes. Gas-line stub-out gets roughed before countertop so the final connection can be made without cutting back into finished surfaces.
Can I install an Alfresco grill in a wood-framed enclosure with insulation?
Not without an insulated grill jacket specified for the model. Alfresco sells insulated jackets; your local building code and the grill's manual dictate exactly what's required.
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