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Why You Should Choose Our Kamado Kaddy

At IBD Outdoor Rooms, we know how much our customers love their Kamado Joe ceramic grills. As specialists in creating the perfect outdoor kitchen, we have frequently seen these specialty grills. Since we were designing so many outdoor kitchens with Kamado Joe grills, we developed the Kamado Kaddy to integrate these cooking appliances into our designs. We would like to tell you more about why you should choose our specialists to house this grill in our Kamado Kaddy. If you are trying to decide on the type of grill you want for your outdoor kitchen, we will also share with you why our clients love their Kamado Joes so much.

Kamado Kaddy

No matter what size of Kamado Joe grill you may have or be considering, IBD Outdoor Rooms can design a Kaddy or a Kradle for it. Our design provides you with a special counter and is available in four different styles: San Juan, Montego, Largo, and Kahuna. We especially like the Kahuna for its round shape. This style allows your family and friends to sit around your Kamado Joe while you show off your grilling expertise. Other styles include storage space and drawers. We can finish all of these four styles with brick, stone, tile, or stucco, and you can choose to have each style additionally finished with our low-maintenance and unique Granitech finish, which is manufactured from pure granules of granite. Our staff will work with you personally to give you exactly what you need in your Kamado Kaddy.

Kamado Joe Ceramic Grills

One of the main reasons our customers choose Kamado Joe ceramic grills when they are planning their outdoor kitchens is the ability to not only grill, but also sear, bake, and smoke. Using charcoal as its fuel, the ceramic construction and unique shape of these grills produce better food with wood-fire flavor. A Kamado Joe can also control its temperature which allows you to use it as a smoker. The long-burning quality of charcoal can cook slowly at low temperatures for up to 12 hours. Conversely, this type of ceramic grill can also generate significant heat — up to 750 degrees Fahrenheit. You are able to sear steaks just as well as expensive steakhouses. The temperature control of a Kamado Joe lets you bake anything in this cooking appliance that you would bake in an oven. We have heard that a pizza baked in a Kamado Joe ceramic grill is a delicious experience!

Another plus to the Kamado Joe ceramic grill is its Divide & Conquer Flexible Cooking System. Replacing the typical grill grate, this two-piece cooking grid and multi-level rack give you two times the cooking space, different heat zones, and custom cooking surfaces. You can even add a Grill Expander that will allow you to cook on three levels. This lets you prepare your entire dinner within your Kamado Joe!

Are you planning an outdoor kitchen? Contact IBD Outdoor Rooms to find out how a Kamado Joe ceramic grill and our Kamado Kaddy will change and improve how you cook.

Building Your Perfect Outdoor Living Space

Growing in popularity, an outdoor living space can be a great investment in your home. For those who enjoy relaxing outdoors, having the perfect outdoor room adds more space to your house and provides an excellent spot for entertaining family and friends. IBD Outdoor Rooms has been planning and designing outdoor living spaces for years, and we can help you create the outdoor kitchen, deck, or patio of your dreams. We would like to share some tips with you on how to design outdoor living spaces and to tell you more about the options you have when you design an outdoor room with IBD Outdoor Rooms.

What is the purpose of your dream outdoor living space?

To get started on designing your perfect outdoor living space, determine the purpose for this new area. Once you have decided on exactly how you wish to use this space, you will have a better idea of the features you want to include. IBD Outdoor Rooms offers several different options for types of living spaces. If you are wanting an outdoor kitchen and dining area, we can equip your new outdoor room with one of our kitchen islands to house your grill and other cooking necessities. We can design cabinets for stylish storage areas that keep your outdoor kitchen looking neat and tidy. If you simply want an outdoor seating space, we can design a pergola or a pavilion that provides shade for hot, sunny days.

Where do you want to add your dream outdoor living space?

If you have a special view in your backyard that you would like to highlight, IBD Outdoor Rooms can design your new outdoor room to take advantage of this view. We have planned outdoor fireplaces and fire pits that can accentuate the beauty of your surroundings and provide a focal point for your outdoor seating area. With a fire, you can enjoy being outside all year long. When you are planning the location for your dream outdoor living space, you will also want to take the amount of sunlight into consideration. As mentioned earlier, we can design a custom-made pergola or pavilion to help protect you from the sun while you enjoy your outdoor living space.

How would you like to decorate your dream outdoor living space?

Once you have planned out the layout of your new outdoor living room, you can then get started on selecting the decor for this space. We offer a couple of different finishes for our outdoor rooms and kitchens, including granitech and stone finishes. If you would like to carry over the decor of your outdoor living space to the rest of your yard, we also design chase covers, mailboxes, and lampposts and post bases. IBD Outdoor Rooms can make your property look like a magnificent estate with the special touches we can add to your yard.

Considering adding an outdoor living space? Contact IBD Outdoor Rooms to get started on the plans for the outdoor room of your dreams.

We Can Create Your Perfect Outdoor Kitchen

Do you love grilling outdoors on your deck or patio? If so, you may be considering upgrading your backyard cooking and dining area to the outdoor kitchen of your dreams. At IBD Outdoor Rooms, we specialize in creating outdoor kitchens and other outdoor living spaces. We can work with you to design exactly what you want and need to be able to fully enjoy spending time outside with your family and friends. We would like to tell you more about the types of services we provide to our customers to help you plan your perfect outdoor kitchen.

Outdoor Kitchen Islands

We started our business designing outdoor kitchen islands, and we continue to specialize in this area. We work hard to be sure that your island will work in the outdoor space you choose, fits your decor, and meets all safety requirements and local building codes. We offer six different basic designs that can be customized, mixed, and matched to accommodate your outdoor kitchen area. No matter which of these six designs you choose, we can make any adjustments or additions you need to create your ultimate outdoor kitchen island. We will carefully take every measurement to ensure the plans are drawn exactly to scale to be sure your island is correctly designed from the beginning. We can incorporate your grill into the island, even if you have a Kamado-style cooker such as the Big Green Egg. We also provide both stainless steel and Naturecast cabinet units to give you the storage area you need in your outdoor kitchen for convenience and aesthetic purposes.

Wood-Fired Ovens

If you have always wanted to cook a wood-fired pizza at home, IBD Outdoor Rooms can design the perfect wood-fired oven unit for your outdoor kitchen. With five different design options, we can also add extra components to your wood-fired oven, such as a wider base cabinet and a firewood holder. The added bonus of having a wood-fired oven in your outdoor kitchen is that it can be used as a fireplace throughout the year, which allows you to enjoy your outdoor living space even when the temperatures drop.

Outdoor Fireplaces

To add the perfect focal point to your outdoor kitchen, IBD Outdoor Rooms can design a fireplace or fire pit that suits your tastes. We even offer eclectic Art of Fire fireplaces that will give your backyard a unique and artsy look. We do strongly recommend that you hire a chimney and fireplace technician who is certified by the National Fireplace Institute (NFI) or the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) to install any fireplace or fire pit we have designed. This will protect you for important safety reasons because these technicians know exactly what they are doing. Additionally, many manufacturers’ warranties will be voided if you do not hire a certified technician to do the installation job.

Considering an outdoor kitchen? Contact IBD Outdoor Rooms to learn more about your options to create the outdoor living space of your dreams.

How IBD Outdoor Rooms Builds Cabinets

When designing the ultimate outdoor kitchen for your backyard, choosing quality cabinets is an essential part of the planning process. In an earlier blog post, we discussed several construction mediums that outdoor cabinets may be constructed from, but each has its drawbacks.

Here at IBD Outdoor Rooms, we specialize in designing and constructing outdoor kitchens, and would like to share with you some helpful information regarding the outdoor kitchen cabinet construction and finishing materials we use.

Because of the weight of concrete blocks and their tendency to crack due to water absorption, we choose to use metal and HardieBoard when constructing our cabinets. As a result, our units can be placed on raised decks and other weight restrictive areas. We avoid building units from wood due to their likelihood of catching fire once the wood has dried out.

We create our cabinet interiors using 22 gauge galvanized G-90. We begin with flat metal and bend our own stud and track so we can control the integrity of the structure.

After forming the stud and track, we then construct the island to the customer’s specs.  The metal is spot-welded to form the unit.  After the spot-welding, the welds are re-galvanized to prevent rust.

The exterior is constructed of HardieBoard, which is designed to withstand the outdoor elements.  This material is attached to the frame with glue and then screwed into the studs.  All seams are then sealed to prevent as much water penetration into the interior as possible.

The exterior of the islands can then be finished in your product of choice, stone, brick, stucco, tile, stainless steel, various wood or polymer finishes. Each finishing product has its pros and cons – to learn more, be sure to check out our last blog post!

Units will then be shipped to the dealer or taken to a job site for installation.

Choosing the Best Cabinets for Your Outdoor Kitchen

If you are planning the ultimate outdoor kitchen for your backyard, choosing the best cabinets is an important decision. You want to have plenty of covered storage space for your outdoor kitchen, and you also should carefully consider the type of material used to construct the cabinets. You want to be sure your cabinets can withstand exposure to all the weather elements so that they will last without fading or becoming damaged. IBD Outdoor Rooms specializes in designing and constructing outdoor kitchens, and we would like to share with you some information about four materials from which outdoor kitchen cabinets are manufactured.

Polymer

A synthetic material similar to plastic, polymer is more technically known as HDPE, or high density polyethylene. Also known as “marine-grade” polymer because it is also used in boating technology, this type of material is resistant to rust, rot, and other forms of deterioration. Stain-resistant, polymer has the benefit of UV inhibitors that resist fading from the sun. This material is easy to clean and is also impervious to water and moisture. However, you are limited in color choices with polymer, which does not have a lot of visual detail. And, if you are conscious of the environment, you may not want to choose outdoor kitchen cabinets made from polymer as it is constructed from petrochemicals.

Stainless Steel

Resistant to corrosion and staining, stainless steel can be an excellent material choice for outdoor kitchen cabinets. If you like the look of metal, you will love having strong and durable kitchen cabinets either made from stainless steel or coated in stainless steel. Another plus to stainless steel outdoor kitchen cabinets is that they will match your stainless steel gas grill and other outdoor kitchen components to give a uniform look. There are a couple of downsides to this material as it can become very hot in the sunlight. Stainless steel is also difficult to keep clean from fingerprints and oil stains unless it is protected by a special finish.

Wood

Only the right types of wood can be used to construct outdoor kitchen cabinets, and these types include teak, cypress, and ipe. Outdoor kitchen cabinets made from wood also should be treated appropriately for protection from the elements. If you want a warm appearance for your outdoor kitchen, wooden cabinets can be your best choice. You get a beautiful visual detail from the wood grain that you cannot with stainless steel or polymer. A big disadvantage of wooden outdoor kitchen cabinets is the amount of care needed to keep them looking good and in their best shape. Wood can easily fade and break down without the proper care.

Masonry

Constructed from concrete blocks or a metal frame covered in a brick, decorative stone, or stucco veneer, masonry cabinets are extremely resistant to weather effects and the elements. This type of outdoor kitchen cabinets also gives you that “built-in” look. On the downside, this type of cabinets can be the most expensive to install as they are quite labor-intensive to assemble and install. You also must purchase additional exterior components such as doors and drawers for masonry cabinets.

Tile

Tile produces a great look on an island but will need some maintenance to stay looking perfect.  Tiles need to be sealed on a regular basis to ensure that the grout does not become stained by the elements.  Even with the added time it takes, it does make for a beautiful island.  Also, if weight is a problem, tile is much lighter than stone or brick.

Stucco

If you have stucco on your home now and want to match the exterior you may choose to use stucco.  Stucco can be colored to match any existing areas.  One of the downsides of stucco is the staining that can occur if it’s not cleaned regularly.

Want to know more about outdoor kitchen cabinets? Reach out to IBD Outdoor Rooms to find out about your available options.