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Build your own outdoor garden kitchen: Installing stainless steel BBQ furniture
Choosing the right materials for the BBQ furniture played a decisive role in the construction of my outdoor garden kitchen. This article is about why stainless steel was the best choice for the outdoor kitchen, how the installation went and what my experiences have been after several years of use. From planning and installation to the benefits and challenges of stainless steel in an outdoor kitchen, this article offers valuable insights for anyone who wants to create a durable and functional garden kitchen.
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Build your own garden kitchen – worktop and jamb for the outdoor kitchen
After completing the electrics and water supply in my outdoor garden kitchen, it was now time to install the worktop. I wanted to build the work area of the outdoor kitchen in such a way that I would have individual zones to work in for the barbecue, the bar and also the washbasin area. In this post, I describe in a step-by-step guide how I used OSB boards and Fermacell boards to create a stable and moisture-resistant base for the vinyl tiles. These measures were necessary to make the worktop robust, scratch-resistant and easy to clean, so that it meets the requirements of an outdoor kitchen.
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Build your own garden kitchen – Solid half-timbered roof with OSB and welded sheeting
When building my garden kitchen, the next priority was to construct a robust wooden roof. The roof was to consist of solid wooden beams which I wanted to screw directly onto the walls made of glued aerated concrete blocks. The covering should be made with sheet piling and OSB boards. My plan also included fitting the guttering, the end plates and gluing the welding membrane to make the roof weatherproof. In this entry I will show you step by step how I carried out the individual installations and what I had to pay particular attention to. Of course, there are also some tips that you are welcome to adopt.