Whether you’re hiring a contractor, building an outdoor kitchen yourself, or purchasing a prefab kit online… it’s essential to know that your future outdoor kitchen is designed and constructed with your safety in mind. So it’s important to ask yourself: “Is my outdoor kitchen built safely? How will I know?” As an outdoor kitchen manufacturer … Read more
If you’ve spent some time reading through content from RTA Outdoor Living, at some point… you’ve heard us sound the horn on safety. You may have even wondered: “Is all this safety talk overblown? Is building an outdoor kitchen improperly really all that dangerous?” With how little outdoor kitchen safety is discussed elsewhere, it’s natural … Read more
When you pursue the project of building an outdoor kitchen… at least at first, it’s rather unlikely that you’ll be thinking about the potential safety risks to avoid. Outdoor kitchens aren’t generally thought of as a potentially risky home improvement project. So with that in mind, we want to bring this important question to mind: … Read more
You’re in the middle of figuring out how to build a BBQ island… And you’re seeing talk of insulated grill jackets. Sometimes they’re used… And sometimes they’re not. What gives? How are you supposed to know if you need one or not? You want to be sure you’re planning properly… But the information out there … Read more
When you’re searing up a storm on your gas grill, crafting cheesy pies in an outdoor pizza oven, or concocting savory sauces on your side burner… Outdoor cooking safety is probably the last thing on your mind. After all, barbecuing is all about having fun, right? What could possibly go wrong? Well, without the proper … Read more
What could be so unsafe about an outdoor kitchen? It’s just like any other backyard upgrade… Isn’t it? Well… Not exactly. It may not appear obvious at first… But there are actually several safety risks related to an outdoor kitchen. Pretty significant ones, too! These can range from superficial burns at the grill… All the … Read more
You’re in the process of planning your outdoor kitchen… And the topic of ventilation has been brought to your attention. The importance of outdoor kitchen ventilation is often overlooked… But it’s essential to the safety of your island. Then the question becomes… How do you know what your outdoor kitchen vent requirements are? Will you … Read more
When planning an outdoor kitchen project… Safety isn’t always the first thing we think about. But it’s essential! Of course, you don’t want to put your family or friends at risk. Which has likely led you to wonder… Do you need an outdoor kitchen vent hood over your island? It’s a worthy question to ask. … Read more
You’re planning to build a BBQ island, and have been browsing through all the different outdoor appliance options. At this point, you’ve likely noticed that there are both “freestanding” and “built-in” models available. But… Does the configuration you choose really matter? Built-in appliances tend to sport a bigger price tag… And it may be tempting … Read more
