Gas and propane barbecues today are attractions. Thanks to the extensive use of high-quality materials, as well as high-quality stainless steel products, even built-in barbecues have matured, and more and more people entertain outdoor patios and decks, now sports furniture that looks great in five-star hotels. As a result of all these improvements in the house, more and more people prefer to skip the grills on wheels and create their own barbecue.
User barriers are not new, they became popular in the 1950s, but as portable devices became more common, the trend was directed to these types of units. The revival of built-in barriers contributed to growth in this niche market, and manufacturers noticed that homeowners are ready to spend thousands of dollars on designer built-in barbecues. And they help fuel the flames by offering products worthy of high-quality kitchens used by world-renowned chefs.
Building a built-in backyard is not as easy as slamming 2x4 with cements and bricks. You need to have a good idea of what you want - something simple or more complex that offers many features as well as style. Some of the high-end built-in modules will be equipped with gas, propane or electric grids with convection, several burners, storage cabinets, preparation areas, sinks, etc.
For example, Weber launches Summit S-460’s built-in gas grill. It is equipped with 4 stainless steel burners for 48,800 BTU, including 10,600 BTU infrared rear grill, 10,600 BTU burning burner and 8,000 BTU smoking burner and a stainless steel smoker box. Pricing starts at $ 1,700.00 - this does not include any other closets, preparation areas, islands or other accessories.
When you start looking at building a built-in barbecue, you look at something like an outdoor kitchen.
Several designs have U-shaped outdoor kitchens, where people can sit on stools around the entertainment and plates and service areas. Cooking and pre-cooking areas are disconnected from your guests.
There are some general rules to follow when planning a home barbecue:
- Placement - place your barbecue where it can stay for years to come, because you cannot move it. He should also be in a place where he does not endanger other dangers.
- Appearance - the design must follow your home and yard, otherwise the barbecue will seem inappropriate.
- The utility is a plan for adding refrigeration, preparation areas, entertainment areas and service areas. A well-thought-out plan will mean that you will use your built-in year after year, you don’t want to run and go after every little thing.
- Weather - most people who build built-in objects live in areas where they fit, but still pay attention to the weather in your area. You do not want to build your barbecue, where it is constantly sunny and hot, you do not like cooking, and no one will enjoy eating in a very hot area. Strategically place a barbecue where you get an equal amount of sun and shade to make it an invitation at any time of the day.
- Maintenance - regardless of the type of barbecue you choose - built-in or moving, you need to maintain the device and its surroundings so that they can easily reach critical components or be accessed if you need.
Other things to consider during the planning phase: how many guests do you usually entertain? Do you have enough space to create what you imagine? Is a professional installation required? Most likely, your grill will work on propane - do you have any connections or will you need to install them?
Depending on the layout you choose, there are several elements you want to consider. We assembled a built-in module with four zones:
- Zone 1 - Entertainment Zone: there will be items such as an outdoor refrigerator, a bartender center, an ice bunker and coolers, an ice machine, a beer dispenser, a mixer and a wine cooler.
- Zone 2 - Cooker and Serve Zone: The accuracy of the drawers, food warmers and side dishes.
- Zone 3 - Cooking zone: grill, doors and drawers, side burners, propane hoppers (if you decide not to use natural gas), grills, stoves, and adequate ventilation.
- Zone 4 - Prep Zone: Don't forget to include sinks, waste baskets, paper towel holders, cutting boards, and a dry closet.
Designing and planning your own built-in device requires a lot of work, and though, but once it is ready, you can place a backyard barbecue for friends or just for a family, and every time it will be easier and easier when you learn to maximize your built ,
