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Outdoor kitchen and entertainment area

I have been thinking of upgrade my backyard entertainment area and build a outdoor BBQ kitchen for quite some time, last year I finally decided to put it in action.

Things have been done so far:

Upgraded pergola roof to better heat resistaint sheets, it is now much more comfortable during a hot summer day.
Upgraded the lightling and installed a ceilin fan, it worked very well during last Christmas.
Did the plumbing work including both hot and cold water pipes and drain pipe which connected to the existing kitchen drain.
Built the half wall for the kitchen area

To be done

Build a decking floor across the entire pergola area
Build kitchen cupboard and building BBQ and Wok Burner

Chellenges

In oder to ensure the new decking floor is not higher than the house floor, the whole decking is very close to the ground. The lowest point is only about 90mm from paving surface to the top of joist. I am using 70mm timber for the joist support system.

Anyone has any suggestions and/or previous experiences, I'd love to hear. Thank you.

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thebugles

have a look at klevaklip adjustable joist support. WIll need a concrete base though.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/3542#Comment_3542

Welcome to Workshop @thebugles and thanks for joining in the discussion. I'm looking forward to reading about your own projects and plans.

@raymao268: You might be interested in this previous discussion on Workshop - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Outdoor-Living/Raised-Tiled-backyard-entertainment-area-what-options/m-p/2695#M343 where @AshY had a similar paved space to work with.

Jason

raymao268

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/64005#Comment_64005

Thanks Jason for sharing the similar post. I will have a look later on, hopefully can get some hints from it.

MartyH

This might be a very obvious suggestion, but why not lift up and remove all the pavers to give you more clearance @raymao268?

raymao268

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/3556#Comment_3556

Thanks for the suggestion, have taken this option into consideration before, but have decided not to do that for a couple of reasons:

1. Obviously it will involve lot heavy work to remove over 40M2 of paves.

2. More importantly, it will change the water drainage situation, and if it is not being done correctly, will cause long term water problem which I don't want that.

Kermit

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/64012#Comment_64012

Yeah, removing pavers is a pain. We removed a lot of old concrete pavers at our place and am glad to be rid of them!

Not sure about your second point though. Would have thought that removing the pavers wouldn't affect your drainage, or actually improve things.

raymao268

Decking is almost completed, final clean up and decking oil to be done. The kitchen is fully installed and connected. Getting ready for Christmas, Yah!

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/3811#Comment_3811

It's looking great @raymao268. I'm sure it will be a great space for entertaining and relaxing.

Thanks for sharing your update. It must be very exciting to be so close to finishing.

Jason

raymao268

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/64094#Comment_64094

Thanks Jason.

swindail

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/3811#Comment_3811

look great - where did you get your kitchen from?

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/66769#Comment_66769

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @swindail.

It's fantastic to have you join us. Let me mention @raymao268 to see if they can answer your question for you.

There is the possibility that the kitchen was from Kaboodle as they offer a range of products which are suitable for undercover alfresco kitchens. Here's a helpful guide on what to consider. There is also a great modular range from Alfrescoplus to make building an outdoor kitchen super simple.

We look forward to hearing more about your outdoor kitchen project and encourage you to let us know if you have something to share with the community or need any assistance.

Mitchell

lost89577

i have a concern because from the photo the existing floor drain was there to help remove excess water from back yard run off. now you have repurpose it the excess water will pool under your new deck.

raymao268

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/12286#Comment_12286

I didn't actually cover the existing water drain, so the condition for water runoff shouldn't be changed. In fact, I made a removable cover for each floor drain, so it can be checked and cleaned if need to.

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