So I’m trying to go a little budget with this, as my deck/back patio/screened in project has gone way over budget already. But I’m designing an L shaped outdoor kitchen. Will have smoker, grill, hibachi, small sink and mini fridge built in. How should I frame this? Treated lumber is what I was thinking. I’m unsure on countertops at this time. Stainless steel sheet for backsplash backed with Hardiebacker ( I think). Not sure what I’ll face the framing with just yet. What would you guys do?

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Posted by LSUTIGERTAILG8ER

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Posted on 4/18/23 at 10:43 am to VanRIch

im not a contractor, but have an outdoor kitchen. I think you are on the right track by asking the questions that need answers before you decide how to frame it. countertop material? cabinet material? (bricks, stone, hardi, cypress, etc...)

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What would you guys do?

mine is brick with dolomite countertops, brick backsplash.

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Posted by cgrand

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Posted on 4/18/23 at 11:06 am to VanRIch

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How should I frame this? Treated lumber is what I was thinking

6" metal studs

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Posted by Drunken Crawfish

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Posted on 4/18/23 at 11:53 am to VanRIch

Z-forms if you want concrete countertops.

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Posted by junkfunky

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Posted on 4/18/23 at 3:41 pm to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER

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dolomite

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Posted by notbilly

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Posted on 4/19/23 at 9:15 am to VanRIch

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smoker, grill, hibachi,

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Treated lumber

Lumber is not ideal for any outdoor, built-in heat-producing appliances. It can be done, but you would need to follow the specs on those appliances. They have specific clearances they need from combustible materials. This is why most people use metal studs/Hardie or masonry for their outdoor kitchen. With that said, I have a 60k btu burner in wood cabinets, but I had to pay a few extra hundred dollars to buy a sleeve made for it that provided the clearance.

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Posted by jbgleason

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Posted on 4/19/23 at 1:19 pm to notbilly

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notbilly

This guy is correct but I built my own outdoor kitchen years back and didn't know a damn thing.

I used treated lumber for the frame and installed a grill and a Big Green Egg with double layer Hardi Board between the cookers and the framing. I didn't have an issue. That being said, this was a stand alone set up not connected to the house and built without permits (not connected to house and no power so it didn't need one). If I was putting this under roof, I would probably follow Code.

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