Project Name: Hurricane Tested, and Approved Barbecue Island
Project Design Layout: Straight
Project Materials Description: The customer selected the Silver Travertine stacked stone & New Caledonia granite. The 4” backsplash rises to 36” high for a width of 36” centered under the hood. The components included in this outdoor kitchen are a Blaze 32” 4-burner grill with a 32” double door for access and storage. The single vertical door is located under the sink with the high-arc faucet. The Blaze 4.1 CU FT outdoor rated refrigerator keeps those ice cold beverages close at hand. The 36” vent hood is manufactured by Trade-Wind, and we finish it off with the 36” custom stainless vent cover.
Our Outdoor Kitchens Have Been Successfully Tested During A Hurricane
We never really wanted to have our outdoor kitchens tested during a hurricane, but we have been asked about it by customers and have had some customers jokingly remark about them being built as solid as a bunker.
We never really wanted to have our barbecue islands tested during a hurricane, but we have been asked about it by customers and have had some customers jokingly remark about them being built as solid as a bunker. This outdoor kitchen was in the final stages of construction when it became apparent that Florida and likely the west coast was going to take a direct hit from Hurricane Irma. By the time the storm hit, everything was done with the exception of the punch out list.
This home is located in Winding Cypress in Naples which is close to Marco Island where Hurricane Irma made landfall as a Category 3 storm on September 10, 2017. As you can see, the hurricane shutters were still up when we took the photos. In case you were wondering, yes even the hood withstood the storm and sustained no damage.
”Excellent craftsmanship!!! It’s certainly beautiful and we look forward to enjoying ours for years to come!”
Heather K., Naples, Florida
The customer selected the Silver Travertine stacked stone & New Caledonia granite. The 4” backsplash rises to 36” high for a width of 36” centered under the hood. The components included in this outdoor kitchen are a Blaze 32” 4-burner grill with a 32” double door for access and storage. The single vertical door is located under the sink with the high-arc faucet. The Blaze 4.1 CU FT outdoor rated refrigerator keeps those ice cold beverages close at hand. The 36” vent hood is manufactured by Trade-Wind, and we finish it off with the 36” custom stainless vent cover.
If you’ve been considering a custom barbecue island and you live in the Southwest Florida region, give us a call at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens to schedule an on-site design consultation. We’re more than happy to send out one of our barbecue island design specialists. As we mentioned earlier, our custom barbecue islands have now been successfully tested through a category 3 hurricane (Hurricane Irma). If you’re looking for a builder that focuses on structural integrity just as much as the aesthetic appeal, give us a call today!
