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Outdoor kitchen Let us show you how to build the ideal outdoor kitchen for you
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How to build an outdoor kitchen
An outdoor kitchen takes cooking and eating outside to the next level. As opposed to a simple BBQ or pizza oven, with all the mess that comes with treks back and forth between the kitchen, why not embrace the ultimate outdoor cooking experience and build your own outdoor kitchen with worktops, a range of cooking abilities and a sink, all made stylish to impress friends and family.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1. Cement backer board 2. Porcelain tiles for back and sides 3. Porcelain tiles for worktop 4. Treated timber 5. Heavy duty nails 6. Waterproof tile adhesive 7. Heavy duty screws 8. Waterproof grout 9. Waterproof tile adhesive 10. Spirit level 11. Drill 12. Grout float 13. Tile adhesive float
STEPS
1. Ensure you have a flat base, ideally concrete or a patio before starting your build. Then decide what is important to you. Is it a pizza oven, a BBQ, a smoker, or something else? Then design around your focal point. For this design we are using a homemade BBQ as the focal point with a pizza oven in the corner on the worktop.
2. Pick your tiles. Depending on what style you want, you may want a plain outdoor kitchen, alternatively, you may want a more Mediterranean feel. So, mosaic tiles for the worktops would look fantastic with some warm terracotta tiles on the walls and back.
3. Once you’ve picked your tiles, you now need to design and measure your kitchen. Do you want a U-shaped kitchen, an L-shaped kitchen or just a simple straight kitchen? A U-shaped or an L-shaped kitchen doesn’t make it any more difficult, just potentially a little more expensive because of the materials you need.
4. Once you have your design, now you need to measure to work out how much timber you need. To work this out, we have measured the homemade BBQ in the centre with two worktops/units on either side. For these worktops/units you will create a frame with the treated timber. The average, comfortable height for worktops is 90cm so use that as your height, and then measure the depth and length of the other timber you want.
5. Once you have picked up your timber and other tools and materials, now is the time to start the initial build. Screw the timbers together using heavy-duty, extra-long screws until it is sturdy. Put the frames into place and get the cement-backer board ready. You will need two people to put the cement backer board into place. One to hold the weight and another to seal it into place using a nail gun. You will be putting cement backer board on the top, sides and back, so keep going until you have a solid unit.
6. When you have a solid unit, apply waterproof tile adhesive using a tiling float to the sides of the units and start sticking your tiles on. Once you are happy with one side, move onto the back and ends and then leave to set as per the tiling adhesive instructions.
7. Now apply tiling adhesive to the worktop cement backer board and start applying the decorative tiles you have chosen. Again, leave to set before then going over all sides and the top with waterproof tiling grout.
8. Move the units into their final place either side of the handmade BBQ. These are your basic units and worktops for your outdoor BBQ.
EXTRAS
- If you wish to add a sink, during step 5 cut-out a hole in the backerboard for a sink and put into place with sealant before tiling. You can plumb this up with running water simply from the mains using pipe, likewise, you can add a waste pipe to run into the drains.
- Likewise, if you want to add doors to the units, when you are building the base include a shelf at the bottom and the middle using MDF. Cut out a door hole from the cement backer board at the side and attach this to a piece of MDF which is the same size as the door cut-out using tile adhesive. Add a hinge to create the door. Close the door and continue tiling as per step 7.
- A pergola makes a fantastic addition and aesthetically pleasing finish to any outdoor kitchen. These are best to source from FB marketplace, eBay or from an outdoor shop as it will be easier to build.
Simon Demery Head of Residential Sales | Associate simond@masonsandpartners.co.uk
Simon has worked as a general practice chartered surveyor for 32 years in and around Louth after commencing his property career in Avon and Somerset. He is vastly experienced in residential property transactions and was the manager/valuer for the very successful Halifax Property Services branch in Louth between 1987-2008. Simon heads up our residential sales team and has a loyal following from vendors and buyers alike due to his attention to detail, personal service, fabulous presentation of properties and professionalism and integrity. Married with two children, Simon enjoys photography, cycling and might occasionally be found cruising the local beaches in his kite buggy.
Sam joined Masons in May of 2018 to assist the sales team and is currently undertaking training to become a residential surveyor. Sam studied Business Administration and Geographical Information Systems at Aston University, and then took a Masters post graduate degree, all interspersed with farm work. Previously, having worked in a variety of agricultural service businesses in the area he then joined the family agricultural contracting business covering the North Lincolnshire area. Having always been interested in property, he has been keen to get into the industry since university and has a sound knowledge of building construction, aided by renovating his own property.
Since qualifying with a degree in Property Agency and Marketing, Rosie’s 14-year career in Estate Agency has given her an unusually wide breadth of experience. She spent the first half of her career in Central London selling Farms and Country Estates from the Head Office of an international firm, followed by running a Central London Property Sales office. Rosie has spent the second half of her career working for Masons. Highly motivated, she enjoys the thrill of negotiating the best possible deal for our clients. A country person at heart, she is happiest spending time outdoors with her little girl, two dogs, two horses and husband Ed.
Jessika works within our residential sales department dealing with progression and viewings. Jess joined Masons in 2020 due to an enormous increase in demand and has established herself extremely well within the team. Jessika has received many 5-star reviews from clients and buyers alike, giving credit to the great service she offers! Jessika has recently passed Level 3 Award in The Sale of Residential Property, to become a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. She is now working towards Level 4 Certificate in Sale of Residential Property to become a fellow of the NAEA. Outside of work Jessika likes to spend time with her family and friends and also takes on property renovations with her partner.
Violet first joined Masons in August 2018 as an Apprentice and having excelled in her first year, achieving an NVQ in Customer Service, she now works as a Sales Negotiator within our residential department. Following several years’ experience Violet recently achieved Level 3 Award in The Sale of Residential Property to become a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. Violet plays a vital role within the sales team. Her typical day includes anything from negotiating sales, to arranging market appraisals, to accompanying viewings and making important customer/ client feedback calls. In her spare time she enjoys socialising with friends and family and attends a local gym after work to keep fit.
We are delighted to welcome Bethany Traves to our Sales Team, as a ‘Customer Service Apprentice’. Bethany’s day-to-day duties include meeting and greeting clients and customers, responding to customer enquiries, coordinating viewings, assisting her sales colleagues, amongst many other imperative administrative tasks, to ensure the office runs smoothly! She is currently working towards an NVQ in Customer Service which we are confident she will achieve, after an impressive set of A-level results. Beth has a keen eye for interior design and really appreciates the creative side of architecture and design. She likes to keep fit at a local gym after work and loves nothing more than spending time with family and friends.
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Wendy Taylor Head of Residential Lettings | Associate wendy@masonsandpartners.co.uk
Wendy joined Masons in 2010 having had several successful years in an estate agency in Cleethorpes. She has in depth local lettings knowledge and experience dealing with all types of properties, from smaller bedsits to estates and landlord portfolios. Her contacts, properties and tenant databases mean she can quickly match tenants to their right home leading to a fast turnover of properties. She is friendly and approachable which is a major asset to her role as Lettings Manager as she is the first point of contact for all landlords wanting an appraisal of their property. A valued member of the lettings team, she was made an associate of the company in 2014.
Regina Stankevic Lettings and Property Management Administrator regina@masonsandpartners.co.uk
Regina’s main role in the firm is within the residential lettings team, with her main focus on administration and client accounting; she will also be assisting at the weekly Livestock Market, carrying out general office tasks. Qualified in Business Studies and ‘AAT’ (Association of Accounting Technicians), Regina is a huge asset to the firm and we look forward to seeing her settle with a growing responsibility. In her spare time she enjoys walking her Labrador, Ava, in the countryside with her partner, shooting clay pigeons with friends and is currently selflearning Spanish, which will be the fifth language she can speak fluently! Regina also ‘manages the books’ for her local social club and helps organise various charity events throughout the year.
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Jessica Gladding Lettings and Property Management | Marketing Manager jessica@masonsandpartners.co.uk
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