Start with the appliance, not the roof
Gas BBQs, electric cooking, pizza ovens, kamado cookers and live-fire equipment can have different heat, smoke, flue and clearance requirements. Use the exact appliance instructions as the controlling source.
Outdoor Kitchens & Entertaining · Shelter guide
Cooking Beneath Outdoor Roofs & Pavilions
A covered outdoor kitchen can work extremely well, but shelter changes airflow and heat movement. The roof, side enclosure and appliance package should be reviewed together before the cooking zone is fixed.
Planning guidance — final supplied configuration remains project-specific.
Do not trap heat and smoke
Canopies, walls, blinds and nearby glazing can reduce natural ventilation. Where the final arrangement needs extraction or additional ventilation, that should be designed before cabinetry and roof details are frozen.
Keep combustible materials clear
Timber, cladding, screens, furniture and stored items should remain outside the required clearances for the selected appliance. Generic website dimensions are not a substitute for the exact product instructions and local fire requirements.
Coordinate side enclosure
Closing blinds or glass around a cooking area changes airflow. The project should define how the kitchen operates in both open and enclosed states and whether cooking is permitted in each state.
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