Can you BBQ on your balcony?
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Can you BBQ on your balcony?
Today, the California Fire Code prohibits the use of most grills on apartment patios and balconies. No open-flame cooking devices are allowed on combustible decks, patios, etc. or within 10 feet of structures. The one exception to the rule is apartments that have automatic sprinkler systems on the deck or balcony.
How much does a backyard kitchen cost?
Outdoor kitchens cost from about $3,000 for one with a good-quality grill, a 6-ft. -long counter and a patio to $15,000 and up for higher-end versions with an assortment of appliances. Although it’s tempting to compare outdoor kitchens to the one indoors, there are some key differences.
How much does an average outdoor kitchen cost?
The national average for an outdoor kitchen will range between $2,700 and $10,000. On the higher end, you can even exceed this average and spend well over $30,000. Your budget should allow for shortcuts and less expensive options if needed.
What countertops are best for outdoor kitchen?
Your best choices are natural stone, concrete or tile. If your heart is set on a manufactured countertop like quartz or recycled glass, talk to the manufacturer first. Most use pigments that are not designed to stand up to outdoor use, so if the counter is exposed to UV rays the color may change over time.
What is a good size for an outdoor kitchen?
A good size for an outdoor kitchen can range from just a sink, stove, and grill and a minimum of 36 inches of counter space for smaller areas, to enough appliances to accommodate multiple chefs and more than 156 inches of counter space. It depends on your square footage, your culinary needs, and your budget.
Does outdoor kitchen need to be covered?
An outdoor kitchen is exposed to the elements. Even if you don’t use it often, appliances and surfaces will need to be covered and maintained because they are outdoors.
Can you grill under a pergola?
There’s no better way to prepare a meal than in the beauty of the outdoors under your residential pergola. The fully-extruded aluminum design of StruXture residential pergolas is heat-resistant and grill-friendly, making it the perfect spot to prepare and enjoy a meal.
Can you grill under covered patio?
Grill-maker Weber offers similar advice: “Always keep your grill at least any combustible materials, including your house, garage, deck rails and car. Never use a grill indoors or under a covered patio.”
Can you use a regular grill as a drop in?
Yes, you can, and I have done this for clients. You’ll want to make sure of a few things first: if your built-in grill has folding sides to act as a work surface you’ll probably want to remove them. Leaving them on, even folded down, causes some big unsightly gaps between the grill and the surround.
