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Outdoor Kitchen Frame Wood vs Metal vs Concrete Block

So you’re in the market for an outdoor kitchen frame system. Surely, you’ve noticed there’s many options. There’s outdoor kitchen frame wood, metal, and concrete block.

The question is…

Which is best?

An important question, indeed. Much of your decision is going to boil down to the area of the country you live in… And what level of longevity you’re after. Watching this video will cover it all in depth… But here’s the gist. Generally speaking, we don’t recommend outdoor kitchen frame wood solutions.

Why?

While easy to work with… Wood is highly susceptible to rot and insect damage. Put simply, a wood outdoor kitchen won’t last very long. What about a metal frame outdoor kitchen? It’s definitely better than wood! You certainly won’t have to worry about rot in this case. This system is highly popular in dry, arid regions of the country.

However… Metal frame systems don’t fare well in areas with frequent inclement weather. Over time, moisture can seep into the metal frame. This will lead to rust and corrosion of your metal frame. Yikes!

If you’ve ruled out both wood and metal… What about concrete? You certainly don’t have to worry about durability with a concrete block outdoor kitchen. These things are rock solid! Unfortunately… This makes concrete block extremely heavy. If you’re planning to install your project on a deck… It likely won’t be possible with this method. Wondering about an alternative?

Consider RTA. We take the best of the frame system… Without any of the pitfalls. In fact, our solution is completely frameless. You don’t have to mess with multiple layers and a complicated installation process. More layers, more problems. Further… Our panels are made from high performance concrete. There’s no need to worry about rust, rot, or corrosion.

Your RTA outdoor kitchen will look just as good on year 5 as it does on year 1. Whether you decide to move forward with an outdoor kitchen frame wood… Or metal… Or RTA… What we care about most is helping you become an outdoor kitchen owner. There’s nothing we love more than to help create happy hosts, just like you!

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Video Transcription

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[Music] most outdoor kitchens are constructed with a frame system to make up the actual structure these frames are typically made out of either metal wood or concrete block metal frames are by far the most popular typically due to the availability as a

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lot of companies can provide metal frames that are either custom built or there are out of the box designs available steel frames can be challenging to work with if you’re attempting a diy project as steel work is just generally not for beginners if you live in an area where there’s a

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lot of moisture or live in an area where there’s freeze thaw the steel frame can rust and corrode over time which can compromise the integrity of the structure what is typically going to be the most cost effective option and from a building perspective it takes the least

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amount of building experience wood does come with its challenges though wood frames can rot away over time which can compromise the structure of your outdoor kitchen wood frames are also notorious for tracting bugs and insects that can eat away at the wood the last consideration

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with wood is that since it is a combustible material you will have to make sure the proper safety precautions are taken while building you will have to use insulated jackets for appliances like grills side burners and any other cooking components if the proper precautions are

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not taken you could easily end up with an outdoor kitchen that is a fire hazard and that is not safe for you and your family to use concrete block is becoming less popular but it still can be a great material to build an outdoor kitchen structure out of

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concrete blocks are very durable and can hold up in almost any climate concrete is a non-combustible material so you won’t have the same safety concerns you would have with wood on the downside it is becoming less popular because of the trade skill that

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is involved as you will typically have to hire a mason concrete block construction is typically going to be the most expensive option and because concrete block is the heaviest out of all the options you will typically need to have structural footings to support the

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weight of your outdoor kitchen so your patio or deck doesn’t settle over time [Music]

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