Heatin’ Things Up In Baton Rouge
Included in Hydro-Scape’s product offering, Moores says, is everything a Baton Rouge landscaper would need to create a complete BBQ island. Hydro-Scape even provides poly gas pipe fusion training. “Some landscapers have the design ability but aren’t sure how to put it all together,” Moores points out. “Our training helps them become certified pretty easily.” Ask your area suppliers what kinds of products and training they have available.
The cost of an outdoor kitchen Baton Rouge can vary greatly depending on what the consumer is looking for—and is willing to spend. Basics include a grill and kitchen island, and maybe a sink and refrigerator. Prefabricated kitchen islands like those offered by Hydro-Scape greatly simplify the installation process. Still, many skilled contractors with larger-budget customers are customizing their own, right down to the decorative countertops and flooring.
Perhaps you’ve seen them at popular restaurants such as Macaroni Grill, Paparazzi (Boston) and Little Azio (Atlanta), but wood-burning brick ovens are also making their way onto the residential setting. Since 1981, Renato Ovens Inc. (renatos.com), based in Garland, TX, is helping bring this age-old tradition up to date. Italian-born Renato Riccio, president and founder of the company, says the growing trend toward a more natural, healthy lifestyle has brought about a demand for wood-fired cooking.
Renato has incorporated American electronic ingenuity into his products. By adding temperature controls, safety features and a gas option, Renato’s products—Wood-Coal-Gas-Infra Red Fired Brick Pizza Ovens, Rotisseries and Charbroilers—are adaptable to large restaurants and family kitchens indoors and outdoors alike.
Baton Rouge fireplaces and fire pits, which extend the outdoor season, are equally popular. The Blue Rooster Co., based in Granite Falls, MN (thebluerooster.com), manufactures a variety of these products. The company says there are a few important considerations to make before selecting an outdoor fireplace:
- How will it hold up to the elements – Blue Rooster fireplaces, for example, are made from hand-poured cast iron or aluminum alloy, so they won’t rust, require less maintenance and can be moved around easily, which is really helpful in a rain or wind storm.
- Consider the size of the firebox – A small firebox could make things more difficult for your customer as wood may need to be specially cut or ordered in smaller pieces. Blue Rooster says its outdoor fireplaces hold the standard 16- to 18-inch logs you’d use for an indoor fireplace.
- Consider the weight of the unit – Obviously, the heavier it is the more heavy-duty and durable it will be. Be careful not to compare apples to oranges, however. Evaluate a cast iron model with another cast iron model, a clay model with a clay model, etc.
