Outdoor kitchen materials can affect more than looks—they can impact safety, durability, and how your grill is installed.
Understanding combustible vs. non-combustible materials is an important step before building an outdoor kitchen.
In this episode of The Outdoor Kitchen Experience, Danny from RTA Outdoor Living explains what combustible and non-combustible actually mean and why the difference matters when you're installing a built-in grill, side burner, power burner, or other high-heat appliance.
You'll learn why materials like wood require careful consideration around heat and why concrete, stone, brick, masonry, and metal are commonly used in outdoor kitchen construction.
But there's another detail homeowners can easily miss: the finish you see isn't necessarily the structure underneath.
An outdoor kitchen that looks like stone or stucco may still use multiple materials behind that exterior. That's why it's important to understand the entire construction system—including the structure, panels, appliance cutouts, ventilation, clearances, and installation requirements.
We'll also show you how RTA approaches this differently. RTA outdoor kitchens use structural concrete panels rather than traditional wood or metal framing covered with cement board. The structure itself is designed specifically for outdoor kitchen applications and long-term exposure to the elements.
Material choice is only one piece of outdoor kitchen safety. Proper ventilation, appliance-manufacturer requirements, local codes, and qualified gas and electrical installation still matter.
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00:02 – Intro
00:24 – Combustible vs. Non-Combustible Explained
01:06 – Common Combustible Materials
01:36 – Common Non-Combustible Materials
02:00 – What’s Really Under Your Outdoor Kitchen Finish?
02:25 – Why the Entire Construction System Matters
02:45 – How RTA Outdoor Kitchens Are Built
03:12 – Other Outdoor Kitchen Safety Requirements
04:05 – What to Ask Before You Buy
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