One popular trend in home remodeling is the addition of outdoor kitchens. Outdoor kitchens make great entertaining spaces, and on a practical level, they allow you to cook without heating up your house. If you are planning to add an outdoor kitchen to your property, it’s important to choose the right material for your counters. In this article, our team at Carolina Custom Countertops Cabinets and Flooring will go over some key factors to consider when choosing outdoor kitchen countertops.
- Intended Use – When choosing materials for outdoor kitchen countertops, it’s important to consider how you plan to use your outdoor kitchen. Do you want to be able to set hot pans down directly on the counter, or are you okay with using a trivet? Are you the type of person who cleans up spills immediately, or do you want to have a few minutes of grace before you need to worry about the counters getting stained? The answers to these questions will affect what material is best for your needs.
- Maintenance – It’s also important to consider how much maintenance your outdoor kitchen countertops will require. Not every countertop material performs equally well when exposed to the elements. Our team can help you find the ideal material for your outdoor kitchen.
- Climate – A third key factor to think about when choosing materials for your outdoor kitchen countertops is the climate you live in. Here in North Carolina, this isn’t such a big concern, as the area rarely freezes, but in places where freezing is common, it’s important to choose materials that can hold up to extreme temperatures and sudden temperature changes.