Started My ODK

[Riles_J]

Dimensions look very similar to the ODK I built a few years back. I will vote for concrete counters. I love the way my concrete looks and has held up through the years. As far as cutting the cement board, I used a circular saw with a cement blade. Makes for a dust bowl, but it was easier for me than the razor/knife. I also used a jigsaw on some odd types of cuts.

Riles

 

[Deez95]

Okay I finally got some time over several weekends with an hour or two here and hour or two there and completed installing the cement board. I miscalculated a couple of measurements, can anyone provide suggestion on fixing the gaps under my beverage center and grill?

 

[rodog123]

Question, when creating your frame did you follow any printed directions or plans? Is there any websites or reading material you can recommend I follow?

I found a place in Houston the sells 20 guage steel studs and looking to start designing/building hopefully this summer. Thanks!

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

Okay I finally got some time over several weekends with an hour or two here and hour or two there and completed installing the cement board. I miscalculated a couple of measurements, can anyone provide suggestion on fixing the gaps under my beverage center and grill?View attachment 36520

You probably should just take the door out, remove/add additional material above the door and re-install door.

 

[jgarden]

When you mount the doors, etc onto the backer board do you need to anticipate for the later addition of stone veneer? Do you install the stone veneer and then the doors are simply inset?

 

[Shelley N]

You meant to do it....for venting....required by law....

 

[jgarden]

Is venting needed for both natural gas or propane set ups?

 

[cwescapexlt4x4]

venting is for ANY gas to prevent any buildup of possibly explosive gasses in the island.