Started on the Outdoor Kitchen

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

Great progress. Would recommend a windbreak on top of that grill island. It makes a big difference on my gas grill. Smart move putting the framing on top of composite deck boards. Will make it last a long time. What gage studs you end up using?

 

[Texascat]

Great progress. Would recommend a windbreak on top of that grill island. It makes a big difference on my gas grill. Smart move putting the framing on top of composite deck boards. Will make it last a long time. What gage studs you end up using?

I used 20 ga studs, the 25 ga just seemed too thin. I had a heck of a time finding them though.

 

[chopsaw]

Did a good job on the framing . Looks nice .

I used 20 ga studs, the 25 ga just seemed too thin.

Good choice . If you're using cement board , 20 ga. is the min. spec . Can't hardly get 25 ga. to hold the screws for cement board or plywood .

 

[ifitsdeadsmokeit]

I went to a drywall supply store to get the metal
Studs. Contractor supply sometimes have them but drywall here always have what need and usually cheaper too.

 

[Texascat]

I went to a drywall supply store to get the metal
Studs. Contractor supply sometimes have them but drywall here always have what need and usually cheaper too.

The only place around here that had them was Menards. I didn't mind that though because they're usually cheaper than the other big box stores especially after their rebate.

 

[Texascat]

The electric is done and tile concrete backer board installed.

 

[Fueling Around]

Nice
Did you leave enough gap off the slab for when the gulf hurricanes follow up the Mississippi and turn to the Ohio and drop 6+ inches of rain?

 

[TimboBBQ!]

Got started on the outdoor kitchen this weekend finally. The weather here has been rain every time I’ve had time to work on it. I’m hoping after the concrete is poured I’ll get more opportunity to work on it.

At least it’s started!

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Yes sir!!

 

[Texascat]

Nice
Did you leave enough gap off the slab for when the gulf hurricanes follow up the Mississippi and turn to the Ohio and drop 6+ inches of rain?

I think so. I left a 3/16 gap and I thought about 1/4 but it looked too big. I guess we will see when the next big storm hits.

 

[Texascat]

Countertops done.

 

[02ebz06]

Looking good!
I was fortunate, when I remodeled my kitchen, I was able to use a most of the granite from kitchen for the ODK.

 

[Colin1230]

Great work. We're all watching.

 

[processhead]

I'm putting a shut off valve inside so I can winterize for the bad month's. I still have to figure out some way to blow air thru to get all of the water out though.

Something like this would work. You can either drain the line if the valve is at a lower location like your basement or you can blow it out with an air line connected to that little tap in the side if the valve is located where the line won't just drain by gravity.
If you plumb outside with PEX line, it will be somewhat more tolerant of freezing.

 

[sawhorseray]

A FINE JOB ALL AROUND, LOOKS LIKE YOU EVEN MAKE A PROPER SAWHORSE! RAY

 

[Gonna Smoke]

YOU EVEN MAKE A PROPER SAWHORSE! RAY

I see what you did there...

 

[Texascat]

I thought I’d get further along this weekend but seems like everything takes much longer than I expect. We ordered take out and ate outside at least!

 

[chopsaw]

Really nice ! Great job . You’re gonna enjoy that space .

 

[JckDanls 07]

Yes.. That is coming along nicely...

 

[JLinza]

Lookin good

 

[02ebz06]

Looking great. The home stretch is in sight.