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Intro
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hey there it’s james with rta outdoor living you may be considering an outdoor kitchen from rta but you may be wondering is it going to be a good fit for your project honestly that’s a great question and since all outdoor kitchen types do come with their pros and cons
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i’m here to break them all down for you there are really four different types of outdoor kitchens that you’ll find out on the market number one would be a built from scratch outdoor kitchen the second would be a modular outdoor kitchen third being rtf or what’s called a ready to
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finish outdoor kitchen and then the fourth option will be what we have here at rta which is considered a ready to assemble outdoor kitchen so let’s get right into it
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Built From Scratch
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built from scratch outdoor kitchens referred to a contractor or custom builder constructing the island from the ground up constructed methods and materials can vary but you will generally see these outdoor kitchens constructed out of some type of frame system that is then
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cladded over with some type of stone brick or stucco installation will typically be taken care of by the contractor or builder that you hire but it can be very invasive and at times disruptive to your property especially if there’s heavy machinery involved
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customization is virtually unlimited on a built from scratch outdoor kitchen really depending on the contractor or builder that you hire circular countertops and two-tiered islands are just some of the options that are possible with more customization can come a
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higher price tag as these options are usually going to be on the higher end of the market modular kitchens are really
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Modular
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what started the development of what have become known as pre-fabricated outdoor kitchens these refer to options that are pre-designed and pre-built modular options were designed to allow a lower barrier of entry into the outdoor kitchen market and to also bring a more
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convenient outdoor kitchen option to the table they come as complete modules and you can sometimes piece them together to create larger or more elaborate layouts these options are typically found at big box stores or can be found on online retail stores
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they are a great option as they come built and usually can just be dropped into place on your patio so that installation happens relatively quickly modular outdoor kitchens don’t typically offer you the ability to customize the design at all so you will be limited to
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an out of the box design because the units come as one piece they can require heavy machinery to get them into your backyard and if access to the backyard is tight you may have to hire a crane to get it into the backyard with the lower price points you can
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generally expect lower quality materials to be used and these options aren’t always designed to hold up too well in areas where moisture freeze thaw and other inclement weather is present that brings us to ready to finish or rtf systems these were designed to give homeowners
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more of an ability to customize their outdoor kitchen layout rtf systems refers to pre-made cabinet modules that are built out of metal or aluminum framing that is then lined with cement board you can combine these different modules to create more customized layouts than
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you would find with a modular outdoor kitchen you can create longer linear layouts l-shaped u-shaped options and other unique layouts the cabinet modules can be bolted together on site or even shipped as whole pieces depending on your design and your preference
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once the cabinets are bolted together they will be ready to be finished with whatever finish you desire whether that is stucco manufactured veneer stone or tile the cabinets generally don’t come with the appliance openings or cutouts so those will have to be made according
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to the appliance specifications since rtf modules don’t typically come with the countertops and the appliances you will have to source those from separate suppliers although the ready-to-finish system provides more customization and options it does add more layers to the project
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with having to source the appliances and countertops make the cutouts for the appliances and finally apply the finish to the cabinets themselves
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Ready to Assemble
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rta was built out of the desire to provide homeowners across the country with an outdoor kitchen option that is incredibly convenient customizable and constructed from materials that are engineered to last in any environment our ready to assemble outdoor kitchen
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system ships to you 95 complete it will come with everything that you need for an outdoor kitchen structural panels that make up the base the panels will include all the cutouts for the appliances that you select as well as the finishes for your island as
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they are incorporated during the casting process when it arrives at your home it just simply needs to be assembled similar to a piece of furniture you can assemble your kitchen in a matter of hours it is as simple as fastening the panels together placing the countertops on and
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dropping in the appliances if you aren’t wanting to take on the assembly you can simply hire a contractor or handyman and they can assemble it for you rta comes in pieces so it can be easily carried into your backyard and assembled so there’s virtually no disruption to
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your property and it can be installed even in areas where access is limited from a pricing standpoint rta will typically fall somewhere in the middle of the market it’ll be more than most modular outdoor kitchens but usually about 20 to 30 percent less than a built
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from scratch outdoor kitchen rta is one of the only prefabricated outdoor kitchen systems that allows you to customize your layout according to your space and choose different appliance layouts since we are shipping our product all over the country you won’t be able to
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customize your design as freely as you would with a built from scratch outdoor kitchen so circular countertops two-tiered islands are typically just better left for those type of projects as they can be completely customized we also have a menu of pre-existing
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finishes to select from so you won’t have unlimited finishing options that would be available to you from a built from scratch method or an rtf system but if you are looking for an outdoor kitchen where you are empowered to take control of your project have the ability
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to customize your design have it assembled in hours and know that it’s going to be built to last you and your family a lifetime rta will be a great option for you [Music] you
