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Metal tracks...they didn't have the proper gauge track at my local HD. So just went with using the normal studs throughout. Regarding the tape, what I used is the proper tape designed for gas connections, not the normal Teflon.
@@neiljackson8313 thank you. SketchUp does not. But you can get that from the respective data sheets and then putting that into sketch up will help you with the overall design.
Unsure how long it took to build the frame but i will be using BBQ Tubes for the frame. They pieces fit like Legos and speeds up the build precess. I built my BBQ Kitchen with them and it was very easy to assemble
@@thomaschurch8383 not specifically. However there is a decent size hike where the gas comes out to the grill. There is also about a one inch gap all around the structure on the bottom.
@MakingHomeBetter your work was great man what are you talking about. Say you charged $50hr, plus materials, if someone asked you to do that what would you have charged? Knowing what you know now. I have a job coming up doing what you did.
@@jamiekluesner5024 unfortunately not...just publishing projects I have done in the hope that it helps others. I do have the SketchUp model shown in the video, maybe grab a screen grab of that ?
@@billyturangan3085 to be perfectly honest, I am not sure (or remember). The kit that I purchased had all the necessary parts to get the fire pit functional.
Looks amazing. Any concerns with such a heavy countertop resting on the metal studs? That's my concern. My local stores only offer 25 gauge metal studs and I worry about the weight of a concrete countertop resting on top.
Hands down the best video on youtube to go through the AX4200 (unboxing, setup, pros/cons, comparison) - Having recently moving my office into a backyard shed, I needed to gather more information on options. This video helped me significantly. You have made my decision making so much easier! Thank you!
@@kathydallemolle276 I coated the cement board with that blue waterproof membrane. There is a stainless steel trim that came with the grill that is placed there. It's tight but probably not water tight.
I think building it with 2x4 would be just fine and much easier. However, I would do it with metal studs, even if it was a little further from the house to be on the safe side.
I like the design. I think it may be strong enough to park a truck on but nothing wrong with that, I am planning to hang hammock chairs from mine so strength is good.
Nope. This is the 10th video (so far) how to fix the hinge on the door FRAME side. Everyone knows this fix because the frame is a solid piece of wood. Why not show the difficult fix on the actual DOOR side where the door is hollow inside? I've used those plastic drywall screw insets to varying, sometimes lasting, sometimes temporary success but I would like to know a more professional, longer lasting fix for HOLLOW door holes that have no backing to put dowels or toothpicks into. Not solid door frames. That's easy. Please. Where are the real fix-it men?
any normal person who has the same issue as you would have come to the quick conclusion that this is not the right video for their problem and would go find a different one. you just wanted to be negative. maybe you’re just frustrated that it has taken you over ten videos to find it, but why even waste your time typing out that whole ass paragraph, you still have a door to fix buddy 😂
I would go with that red cedar anytime even costly but its #1 wood for outdoors. Toja joints these days are ruling for structural sturdines I think plus with all accsesories & versalities.I love your family project.
The dimensions will probably be different for you given your equipment and available space ( I would have made mine longer to add in a griddle if I had the space). However the frame for me was 101.5" x 32.5" and 33" tall.
@@MakingHomeBetter IM MAKING MY OWN TOTAL COST IS 450 BUKS 10 X10 WITH 4 L SHAPE BRACKETS FROM AMAZON. 4 DECORATIVE POST COVERS FOR THE BOTTOMS. GOING IN 2 FT DEEP IN CONCRETE ON ALL SIDES. THEN 2 X 4 BRACKETS 9 TOTAL INSIDE TOP SPACED OUT. YOURS IS NICE BUT 6K BRO. TOO MUCH PAY AND WORK
Just a local tile store. The store was actually going out of business so picked up enough for this project and the outdoor kitchen (video posted a few weeks back)
Looks nice but what does it look like after a few years? Does it gets darker the next time you stain it and can you wash or bleach the dirt stuck in the oil? Maybe this kind of oil isn't as problematic as oil for wooden deck.
@@MakingHomeBetter thanks for replying. I understand, it’s just questions I have before choosing type of color and protection. I want it to look good in 10 years too and it has to be easy to apply more or remove old stain. There actually are products for removing what we call lasyr paint (glaze) here in Sweden. The only problem is that it will damage my plastic roof. I have to keep looking. I guess some kind of oil based stain is the easiest even though it will get darker every year you apply it.
I cannot praise this video enough! I've been wishing for/planning a pergola for more than a dozen years and your detailed/concise descriptions answered so many questions and filled essential knowledge gaps for me. I've watched more how-to videos on this topic than I care to admit but your video was worth the search! The design you created is beautifully sleek and clean! The dado details were ideal for this look, but definitely something I would have considered far beyond my capabilities until I watched your video. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and techniques during the process. Your video narration style and the way you broke the project down has proved invaluable!🙂🙂🙂
