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Deck Framing for Outdoor Kitchens: Building for Real Weight, Not Just Looks
In this episode of Deck Builders Philadelphia, we talk about what changes when you design a deck to hold an outdoor kitchen. A grill, cabinets, counters, and appliances add real weight and concentrated loads that standard “light duty” framing may not handle well. We explain how beams, joists, and posts should be sized and placed when you know you are adding a cooking zone, and why this planning needs to happen before the first footing is dug.
You will hear how to think through appliance placement, fuel lines, and clearances so your outdoor kitchen is safe, easy to use, and properly vented. We…
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