How Durable Is an RTA Outdoor Kitchen? Watch This First

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Most outdoor kitchens look great on day one, but how are they going to look after 5, 10, 15 years in the elements? Rain, snow, blazing sun, freeze, thaw cycles. [music] These things destroy more kitchens than most people are aware of. If you’re worried about cracking, rusting, structural failing, you’re not alone. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how durable an RTA kitchen is and why it’s built to last for years to come. Hi, I’m Phil with RTA Outdoor Living. Today we’re answering a question

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we get all the time. How durable is an RTA outdoor kitchen year overyear when it comes to weather? We’re going to walk you through rain, snow, freeze thaw cycles, and even impact and explain why our concrete panel construction makes such a big difference. One of the biggest killers for outdoor kitchens is moisture. Traditional builds often use steel frame systems or cement board. Both of these have major weaknesses. Steel frames can rust after moisture gets into the system and cement board, well that can absorb water, leading to

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issues on its own. RTA kitchens are built using solid concrete panels. They don’t absorb water and they don’t rot. That means [music] heavy rains, humidity, or even standing moisture won’t compromise [music] the structure over time. The material itself is waterproof. If you live in cold climates, freeze thaw cycles can be a serious concern. Water can get into small cracks, freeze, expand, and slowly destroy the structural integrity of a system. Concrete panels are specifically

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designed to handle these freeze, thaw cycles. They don’t swell, they don’t warp, and they don’t separate the way layered materials can. That’s why concrete has been used for decades in outdoor infrastructure, and it’s been proven to hold up even in extreme weather conditions. Sun damage is another issue people often underestimate. UV exposure breaks down many materials over time. This includes composits and [music] coatings. Concrete, on the other hand, doesn’t degrade under UV exposure the same way plastics and resins do. The actual RTA

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structure [music] is going to remain stable and solid year after year. Outdoor kitchens get used. People lean on them, bump into them, and move appliances in and out over time. A weak frame can cause that kitchen to shift, flex, and even crack under that stress. Concrete panels, however, are incredibly strong and rigid, which means your kitchen won’t wobble, it won’t rock, and it won’t fall out of square over time. The structural integrity is a big reason why RTA stands behind its

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construction with long-term durability claims. This is where we’re very different than other outdoor kitchens on the market. We don’t use steel frames or cement [music] board ever. These materials, while easier to get and possibly cheaper, they’re not built to last outdoors for decades. Our entire system is designed around the idea that you shouldn’t have to rebuild your outdoor kitchen every few years. Our concrete gives us the confidence to say this is a lifetime structure, not a temporary solution. If durability is a top priority for your outdoor kitchen,

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the next step is to explore how this system will fit in your space. You can start with our free online design tool or you can speak with a design expert today who can talk you through your climate and your layout. We hope this video gave you clarity on what makes an RTA outdoor kitchen so durable. If you have questions about your specific climate or space, leave a comment below or reach out to our team as we’re always there ready to