It is recommended that a raised curbing 2-3 inches tall be installed upon which to place the track. This is to prevent water and moisture from being trapped under the track & corroding the track.

I know that this is a cheap “Tim Allen” method of quickly building an island counter. But, this also does not allow enough clearance for a weep screed under the stucco/stone veneer.

Just cheap A$$ construction!

The CMU blocks are sturdier and bulletproof.