Are you (tentatively) planning to buy an outdoor kitchen so you can cook outside and enjoy time with friends, family or perhaps even the neighbours?
Then a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen is a brilliant choice, because a kitchen like this has a huge amount to offer and all sorts of handy benefits. In this article you'll read about everything a stylish scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen can do for you.
The benefits of these kitchens are bigger and more numerous than you might think. Of course, there are also a few drawbacks that are good to know about. So read on and discover everything you need to know about an outdoor kitchen made of scaffolding wood.
A stunning outdoor kitchen with a genuine, natural look
What we personally consider the biggest plus of a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen is that the scaffolding wood gives the outdoor kitchen a very clean, natural look.
Scaffolding wood outdoor kitchens are, of course, genuine – and they look genuine too! So if you're looking for a kitchen that blends seamlessly into your garden and is a feast for the eyes, you can't ignore the scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen! You won't easily find outdoor kitchens that look more natural and charming than this kind.
Scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen: designed to your own wishes
The nice thing about buying a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen from an outdoor kitchen specialist is that you can have your ideal kitchen put together and designed to your own wishes. For example, you can choose whether or not to add a Quooker as an extra luxury, a built-in wine fridge or a beer tap in your outdoor kitchen.
Scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen: a standard model
As well as putting together a wooden outdoor kitchen yourself, you can also buy plenty of ready-made standard outdoor kitchens in scaffolding wood. Buying one of these standard models is not only easy but also good value.
Scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen: these are the pros and cons.
Scaffolding wood is a versatile and sturdy material that can be used for all kinds of outdoor building projects. Examples include decking, a pergola or a garden shed.
But scaffolding wood is also very well suited to an outdoor kitchen. Scaffolding wood is easy to work with and can be cut to any size or shape you want. What's more, it's cheap and widely available.
At Buitenkeukendeal we only use the best-quality wood to build a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen, and it's thoroughly pre-treated as well. This helps prevent rot and insect damage.
With the right care, scaffolding wood can last for years without any problems, and you'll enjoy a beautiful scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen for years to come.
Scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen: how does it differ from Douglas fir?
There are a few important differences between a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen and an outdoor kitchen made of "regular" wood, such as a Douglas fir outdoor kitchen. Scaffolding wood is made from spruce and is unplaned, while Douglas fir is a type of hardwood.
Scaffolding wood usually comes from Scandinavia. The main difference between the two is that scaffolding wood is much lighter and easier to work with, while Douglas fir is stronger and more durable.
As a result, scaffolding wood is often used for temporary structures such as scaffolding, while Douglas fir is more often used for building projects where it will be exposed to the weather and wear.
Even so, both types can be used for, say, an outdoor kitchen BBQ. Both types of wood have their pros and cons, and which one you want to use depends on your specific needs.
Scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen: the benefits
In construction, scaffolding wood is often overlooked in favour of other materials. However, scaffolding wood has a number of benefits that make it an ideal choice for many projects – and certainly for an outdoor kitchen.
Read about the main benefits of using scaffolding wood for your outdoor kitchen below.
Strong and durable
A craftsman knows that scaffolding wood can be an important part of any building project. It's not only strong and durable, but also easy to work with and transport. Scaffolding wood is made from spruce, which makes it both sturdy and durable. What's more, the grain of the wood helps prevent splitting and warping. That makes scaffolding wood an excellent choice for an outdoor kitchen.
Can bear a lot of weight
It's not for nothing that scaffolding wood is used for scaffolding. Scaffolding wood can bear a lot of weight. In addition, scaffold boards are often treated with a variety of chemicals that further increase their strength and lifespan.
That's why scaffolding wood can easily bear the weight of an adult without breaking or splintering. This makes it an ideal choice for building projects and for many other applications, such as a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen.
Weather resistance
Scaffolding wood is suitable for indoor as well as outdoor use. It can even stand outside untreated. Scaffolding wood copes fairly well with various weather conditions, as the wood is quite thick.
The wood also dries very quickly, which means a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen can have a very long lifespan. It is advisable, however, to use a scaffolding wood stain to extend its lifespan.
Relatively light and easy to work with
Another important benefit of scaffolding wood is that, on the one hand, it's strong and can bear quite a lot of weight, but on the other hand it's light and easy to work with. That's a big advantage when building an outdoor kitchen, as the building process will simply be easier and quicker.
Very affordable
Perhaps the most important benefit of using scaffolding wood for an outdoor kitchen is that it's very affordable. If you compare the price of scaffolding wood with Douglas fir, you'll see there's a big difference. Building a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen is also easier, as scaffolding wood is easy to move and work with.
Scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen: the drawbacks
Unfortunately, we're not only bringing good news – a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen also has a few drawbacks compared with, for example, a Douglas fir outdoor kitchen.
Below you can read about the drawbacks of scaffolding wood for your outdoor kitchen.
Boards that cup or bow
When using scaffold boards, there's unfortunately always a chance that the boards will cup or bow slightly. That's simply because the wood is a lot softer and more workable than, say, Douglas fir.
Of course, we do our best to prevent this when building the outdoor kitchen, for example by letting the boards dry for a long time.
Colour differences when using scaffolding wood
When you buy new wood from a sawmill, combined with the same method of drying and storing the wood, you get a uniform colour. With scaffolding wood, which can come from just about anywhere, there's much more variation in colour.
When building a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen, we naturally do our best to pick boards that look very similar. Even so, you can't prevent one board looking different from another – but that's part of the character and look of scaffolding wood.
Scaffolding wood isn't perfect
This drawback follows on a little from the previous one. Scaffolding wood has been used, so it can have all sorts of marks, small cracks, splits or scratches. This is part of the style, though, and most people actually find it attractive, which is exactly why they choose a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen.
Still, it's something you need to be aware of. Do you want an outdoor kitchen without any "imperfections"? Then we recommend looking at a different wooden outdoor kitchen.
Is a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen right for you?
A scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen has various pros and cons. A scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen is an excellent choice if you're looking for a high-quality, durable, sturdy yet very affordable outdoor kitchen.
It is important to know, though, that scaffolding wood shows various "imperfections" such as scratches, small cracks and splits. This is part of the style – some people love it, others don't. It doesn't mean that scaffolding wood is of poor quality. If you maintain your scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen properly, it will last you a very long time.
Do you have any questions, or aren't you quite sure yet whether a scaffolding wood outdoor kitchen is right for you? Then get in touch with us! We'll be happy to help.