Outdoor kitchens can add a lot of luster to an outdoor patio area for entertaining not only in the summer, but all year through. And wooden cabinetry in those outdoor kitchens might be thought to be forbidden considering condensation and other weather conditions can make it impossible. The truth is, you can easily use wood when it’s a type of durable wood meant to hold up under extreme weather conditions. It also matters what kind of treatment and finish it has for further protection.
Here at Edgewood Cabinetry, we work with every variety of wood and can help create cabinetry for an outdoor kitchen that looks fantastic and holds up for years.
What’s the Best Wood Variety for Outdoor Cabinetry?
Generally, teak wood is considered to be the ultimate in holding up under all weather conditions to avoid rotting. Teak wood comes from southern Asia, though it’s also seen in other parts of the world, including Africa and Latin America. It has a great aesthetic value and comes in a golden or medium brown color that looks great outdoors.
Even better, teak is resistant to termites, so you don’t have to worry about those insidious insects when building your outdoor kitchen. We get a lot of requests for teak wood, and you’ll see why considering it’s ease of use. However, it does cost more than any other type of wood, though it’s well worth it considering its durability.
Cypress Wood
For more affordability, you might want to try cypress wood on your outdoor cabinetry. It’s generally priced in the mid-range, yet it’s a much lighter color than teak. Cypress is generally yellowish brown, and also comes in white when obtaining a sapwood variety. Plus, this wood usually has a grainy texture, making it perfect for a rugged, outdoor look.
When using old-growth cypress wood, you’re going to get the best durability. Special treatments can additionally be applied to this and other outdoor woods for more protections from the weather.
Ipe Wood
For this wood, you have a much darker color that might easier match surrounding items, including your house color. Plus, durability is almost at the same level as teak above. It’s been known to last over 25 years, which is what you need when building an outdoor kitchen you want to last for generations.
Keep in mind Ipe is really a specialized wood because it has a very hard surface. It usually needs surface prep for gluing when using it for cabinetry. Regardless, pricing is quite affordable, and it’s resistant to most insects like teak is.
These are just some of the outdoor wood varieties you could use for your outdoor kitchen cabinetry. Contact us here at Edgewood Cabinetry so we can work closely with you to design an outdoor kitchen in the way you want it. We can add so much more to that outdoor kitchen beyond cabinetry to give you an outdoor space your family will enjoy year-round for decades to come.
