Two methods of supporting an outdoor kitchen
One important part of framing an outdoor kitchen is having it supported. The footing allow for a kitchen to be built over less than solid ground, and they help to isolate it from wet ground. Two of the most popular ways to support outdoor kitchens are metal studs and concrete blocks. Both of these building methods are very popular, and they both have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. When building a kitchen, a person will have to choose one of them based off of their pros and cons.
The advantages of metal stud construction
Metal stud construction is a process of outdoor kitchen framing that involves supporting the area with a metal pillar. These metal pillars a sunk into the ground in order to create a stable area that the rest of the kitchen can be build on. The major advantages of metal pillar construction is that they can be drive into the ground with the use of hammers, and the concrete pillars can be driven very deep into the ground. The metal studs are able to resist rusting fairly well, and they can me coated in order to protect them from weathering. One problem with metal stud construction is that the studs cost more money than concrete blocks
The advantages of concrete stud construction
The second way to support an outdoor kitchen is with the use of concrete blocks. These blocks can be formed on site, and it is possible to purchase already cast concrete studs. The concrete studs can be pressed into the ground, placed on top of the ground as footings, and it is also possible to pour them into the ground. The major disadvantages of concrete footings is that they take longer to install, and there is a risk of having them crack. However, their lower costs allows for more blocks to be used.
