More than likely, you’re in the thick of outdoor kitchen research. You’re trying to figure out which outdoor kitchen brand is best for your needs… but there’s a lot of confusing information, and it’s hard to figure out what makes any particular company unique.
And since you’ve come across RTA Outdoor Living, you want to know: “What makes RTA outdoor kitchens different?”
Since we are speaking on our own behalf, it may seem like this article will be inherently biased… however, we also have the most in-depth information about what makes RTA outdoor kitchens different, because we make them! This blog will present just the facts so you can make an educated decision on your project. In this article, you will learn what makes RTA outdoor kitchens different, and what to do if you think RTA might be right for you.
What Makes RTA Outdoor Kitchens Different?
What makes RTA outdoor kitchens different really boils down to 4 things: designed to thrive in every environment, personalized to your tastes, reliable construction, and created with your safety in mind.
Designed to Thrive & Endure in Every Environment
RTA outdoor kitchens were designed with the express purpose of being able to endure any and all weather conditions. In particular, RTA outdoor kitchens were engineered to survive the rigors of the harsh New England climate… with all the snow, ice, rain, hail, and wind that it brings. If an outdoor kitchen can survive this region’s weather conditions, it can survive anywhere!
To put this claim to the ultimate test, at the time of writing, an RTA outdoor kitchen is installed on the summit of Mount Washington… home to the worst weather in the world. This outdoor kitchen will sit atop Mt Washington for 1 year, and the before and after results will be compiled into a short documentary. Once this project is completed, we will be able to say for sure what extreme weather an RTA outdoor kitchen can truly handle. To stay updated on the project, follow this page with a live feed of the outdoor kitchen.
Personalized to Your Tastes
A huge draw of an outdoor kitchen project is the ability to customize the layout to your liking. The more options at your disposal… the more personalized your future outdoor kitchen will feel. However, not all outdoor kitchen brands offer the same degree of customization. Sometimes, you can only choose between a handful of pre-designed layouts or modules to cobble a layout together.
In the case of RTA outdoor kitchens, the personalization potential is some of the best you’ll find… only short of hiring a contractor to do a 100% customized build. RTA outdoor kitchens offer full customization in the way of island length, appliance layout, and appliance options. There’s a robust selection of island finishes and countertops as well. If you have a specific vision in mind, more than likely it’s something we can make possible. As for what is currently im-possible with RTA outdoor kitchens, that would be any curved or serpentine structures and two-tier bar islands.
Reliable and Exceptionally Durable Construction
As we alluded to earlier, RTA outdoor kitchens are designed to thrive in every environment… which necessitates a durable and reliable construction method.
RTA outdoor kitchens are made with high performance concrete, which is a 100 year rated material. It is immune to corrosion, rust, rot, mold, swelling, warping, and insect damage. It is also a dense and relatively non-porous material, so it will not be damaged from moisture absorption or freeze thaw cycles.
Another feature worth mentioning is RTA’s single-layer, monolithic construction. RTA outdoor kitchens are constructed using high performance concrete panels, which has the finish fully integrated into it. This means that there are not multiple layers and multiple material types involved in the construction of an RTA outdoor kitchen. Because of this, there are few points of failure… and no risk of parts of the finish cracking or popping off, which may require ongoing maintenance. Between the materials used and the construction method of an RTA outdoor kitchen, this makes for a reliable product you can enjoy for many years to come.
Created with Your Safety in Mind
A little-known topic in the outdoor kitchen sphere is the importance of outdoor kitchen safety. This is unfortunate, because there have been several tragic cases of injury and death due to unsafe outdoor kitchen construction.
Aside from raising awareness about this topic, RTA has engineered an outdoor kitchen solution with your safety in mind. All RTA outdoor kitchens come with island ventilation that exceeds our appliance manufacturer’s requirements, the high performance concrete used is non-combustible… and we educate our customers about proper appliance setbacks from combustible structures.
Thinking an RTA Outdoor Kitchen Might be for You?
Now that you have a good understanding about what makes RTA outdoor kitchens different… you may be feeling inclined to take a more serious look at what RTA can offer you.
If you’re looking to get started, the best place is through our free online design tool. You can draft up a dream design in minutes… and from there, get in touch with our team to iron out the details and figure out if RTA is the right fit for you or not.
Start a design here, and we hope to hear from you soon!
