Planning Your Outdoor Kitchen: Key Considerations For Calgary's Climate
Calgary's climate is known for its extremes, with hot summers and cold winters defining the city's weather patterns. When planning an outdoor kitchen, it's essential to consider how Calgary's climate will impact your outdoor cooking and dining experience throughout the year.
This article is part of our 30-part blogging series Al Fresco Elegance. Stay tuned throughout the month of May as we post a new article about outdoor kitchens.
Understanding Calgary's Climate: Navigating Our City’s Four Seasons
Choosing Durable Materials: Withstanding Calgary's Weather
In a city where temperatures can fluctuate dramatically, selecting durable materials for your outdoor kitchen is crucial. Opt for weather-resistant materials such as stainless steel, stone, and composite decking that can withstand Calgary's harsh climate, including snow, rain, and intense sunlight.
Investing In Proper Insulation: Ensuring Year-Round Usability
To extend the usability of your outdoor kitchen beyond the summer months, investing in proper insulation is key. Consider insulating your outdoor kitchen walls and cabinets to retain heat during the winter and keep your outdoor cooking space comfortable and functional year-round.
Selecting Seasonal Appliances: Adapting To Calgary's Temperature Swings
Calgary's temperature swings require outdoor kitchens to be equipped with appliances that can adapt to seasonal changes. Choose appliances with temperature control features, such as built-in heaters for colder months and fans or misters for hot summer days, to ensure optimal comfort and functionality.
Designing For Wind Protection: Shielding Against Calgary's Gusts
Calgary is known for its occasional gusty winds, which can disrupt outdoor gatherings and affect cooking conditions. When designing your outdoor kitchen, consider incorporating windbreaks such as screens, fences, or strategically placed landscaping to provide shelter and create a more enjoyable outdoor cooking environment.
Creating Shaded Areas: Escaping Calgary's Intense Sun
With Calgary's sunny summers, creating shaded areas within your outdoor kitchen is essential for comfort and protection from the sun's rays. Install pergolas, awnings, or umbrellas to provide shade over cooking and dining areas, allowing you to enjoy outdoor meals without worrying about sunburn or overheating.
Ensuring Proper Drainage: Managing Calgary's Precipitation
Calgary experiences periodic rainfall and snowmelt, making proper drainage a critical consideration for outdoor kitchens. Ensure that your outdoor kitchen is equipped with adequate drainage systems to prevent water pooling and potential damage to your outdoor appliances and surfaces.
Crafting The Perfect Outdoor Kitchen For Calgary's Climate
By carefully considering Calgary's unique climate and weather conditions, homeowners can design outdoor kitchens that are both functional and resilient. From choosing durable materials to investing in proper insulation and designing for wind protection and shade, thoughtful planning ensures that your outdoor kitchen can withstand the elements and provide enjoyment year-round in Calgary's dynamic climate.
RMRR Is Calgary’s First Woman Led And Female First Home Improvement And Outdoor Kitchen Installation Company
As Calgary's pioneering woman-led and female-first home improvement and outdoor kitchen installation company, RMRR brings a fresh perspective to outdoor living. Having recently returned to Calgary from Newcastle, Australia, we've infused the Aussie tradition of outdoor living into every project we undertake. Drawing inspiration from our time Down Under, we prioritize creating outdoor kitchens that seamlessly blend functionality with the spirit of outdoor living, allowing Calgarians to fully embrace the beauty of their outdoor spaces year-round. With RMRR, homeowners can trust that their outdoor kitchen will not only be expertly crafted but also reflect the vibrant outdoor lifestyle synonymous with Australian tradition.
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Where We Work
You’ll find Rocky Mountain Rebel Renovations completing projects throughout Calgary. We also include: Airdrie, Bearspaw, Balzac, Chestermere and Cochrane in our regular service area.
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