We built a new bbq patio (before and after). So excited!

[Baby Back Maniac]

I've never been so excited about a slab of concrete...which admittedly is low bar, but still!

When we moved into this house, we had absolutely no patio space so we built a little patio with a pergola. It was nice, but it was probably too small the day we finished building it. (I don't have to explain the "cooker addiction" problem to this crew, I hope.) I'm hoping with this I won't have to keep any of the grills in the garage anymore.

https://youtu.be/FOtzDBAAv3g

[cowgirl]

Nice job!! That's going to be handy!

[JacksBBQ]

Nice add-on. Im itching to expand our patio and build a new outdoor living space. I need a permanent place to put this new 1700 pound beast I got that isn't out in my drive way.

[IXL]

Sir, you look like one happy camper!!! Congratulations.

[SmittyJonz]

:clap: are you gonna cover it or leave it open.?

[jsperk]

Nice cooking area.

[Dominic4927]

That was a really cool vid! Where's the pool? Enjoy the extra space. Happy New Year! Edit: Rewatched and seen the pool left of the original patio

[Bigbears BBQ]

Congrats on the new patio

[JacksBBQ]

If you don't mind me asking, what's a project like this cost in the Dallas area?

[pjtexas1]

I like it!
Jack, my 12x31 slab was $1,500. Not sure if that helps. I'm interested in hearing what maniac''s cost in his area.

[Big George's BBQ]

Very Nice you were going to have a lot of fun with that. Congrats and enjoy

[bbqwizard]

Look's great! My wife and I are about to do the same thing soon:)

[dport7]

Very nice!! The pad looks like laid down and finished out nice. I like the vid you shot.
Your cookers and you will be happy.

[Smoking Piney]

Nice!

I did the same thing a few years ago. It's awesome to have a nice place for the cookers. Are you going to put a roof over the new pad?

[LMAJ]

Very nice - congrats!!

[pcshrews]

Nice job! The textured surface looks nice. Keep the videos coming!

[SmokerKing]

Might regret the textured surface should you have any grease spills, drops, etc.

[Hotch]

Nicely done! Looks good.

[Baby Back Maniac]

:clap: are you gonna cover it or leave it open.?

Sorry for the late reply. My notifications starting going in my SPAM folder for some reason.

I'm probably not going to cover it...at least not permanently because there is a road behind my fence and the city has restrictions that feel a little ridiculous, but they are what they are. I may do something of a temporary nature, but haven't really looked into it yet.

[Baby Back Maniac]

That was a really cool vid! Where's the pool? Enjoy the extra space. Happy New Year! Edit: Rewatched and seen the pool left of the original patio

Yep, it's the opposite direction of where we built this. What's cool is the whole patio is the same pool decking so it looks like it was all done at the same time...or at least it will when the new stuff gets dirty. lol.

[bgross88]

Nice setup. Enjoy!!

[Baby Back Maniac]

JacksBBQ and Paul,

This was $3500. 400 sf. This was slightly more involved than it looked as they needed to built a retaining wall and bring in a lot of fill dirt. Also, there is a pool deck texture and spray coating over the top which seals and colors it but also makes it where it doesn't get hot in the summer or slippery when wet. If we would have skipped that last part it would have been around $2K. Not cheap, but we figure in the long run we'll be glad we have the extra space.

To be honest, I pretty much sold my Komodo Kamado and bought a patio. That wasn't the plan but that was how it worked out.

[Baby Back Maniac]

Nice!

I did the same thing a few years ago. It's awesome to have a nice place for the cookers. Are you going to put a roof over the new pad?

No, unfortunately the city's rules and the orientation of my yard are too limiting for it to be cost effective.

[Baby Back Maniac]

Might regret the textured surface should you have any grease spills, drops, etc.

Yeah, but this is robust, relatively smooth (for wheeling stuff around), easy to touch up, and a great pool deck surface because it doesn't get hot or slippery.

Plus, my wife wanted it to match what we already had.

it's all trade off though.

[Springram]

Might regret the textured surface should you have any grease spills, drops, etc.

I had a "BBQ" patio poured last year. I had a sealer put on the concrete which prevents permanent grease spots, etc. Has worked like a charm so far.

[Twisted T's Q]

freaking awesome BBM congrats

[Moose]

Nice deck! Bet it feels good to have that extra space...

[steelarz47]

Nice job!

[Wornslick]

Looks great, looking forward to your 2017 videos also!

[FloydZilla]

The patio looks great! :clap2:

[SmokerKing]

Yeah, but this is robust, relatively smooth (for wheeling stuff around), easy to touch up, and a great pool deck surface because it doesn't get hot or slippery.

Plus, my wife wanted it to match what we already had.

it's all trade off though.

Very familiar with "cool deck" coatings, been living in AZ for 30 years. :biggrin1:

[Jrogers84]

Looking forward to many new videos with the extra space!

[cats49er]

Good job

[dparke1966]

Congrats on the new patio!

[Ayvatr]

Nice looking outdoor cooking spot! It looks like you have room for a 10x10 pop up for rainy days......

[Baby Back Maniac]

I had a "BBQ" patio poured last year. I had a sealer put on the concrete which prevents permanent grease spots, etc. Has worked like a charm so far.

Yep, I forgot to mention that above. The paint coat we used is supposed to help with that too.

[T.Mac]

Great looking Q-area expansion project! :thumb: Been wanting to do something like that for a couple years now.

[Baby Back Maniac]

Nice looking outdoor cooking spot! It looks like you have room for a 10x10 pop up for rainy days......


You know that actually did not enter my thinking until about 10 seconds after the concrete dried. Then I was like "Holy crap, I've got an idea..."

[Bacchus2b]

You're a smarter man than me! I bought a new house two miles from my old house with a bigger BBQ patio!!!:wink:

[Baby Back Maniac]

You're a smarter man than me! I bought a new house two miles from my old house with a bigger BBQ patio!!!:wink:

Hey, the problem is solved either way...doesn't matter which way you skin the cat. lol

[m-fine]

Nice! I don't know how I missed this. I started planning a BBQ patio last spring. If my plans stop changing every 3-5 days, I might actually start building it this spring. I also have a no permanent roof issue due to zoning, but I think I can get away with carts with roofs as long as they are on wheels and theoretically movable.

[bwram1]

Congrats on the new patio...looks great! Here is what mine looks like at the moment... :(

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bwram1969/15871887_10154517771758929_1780581031506496050_n_z psx9dplk3o.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/bwram1969/media/15871887_10154517771758929_1780581031506496050_n_z psx9dplk3o.jpg.html)

[Gibbs]

That's awesome!!

[Baby Back Maniac]

Congrats on the new patio...looks great! Here is what mine looks like at the moment... :(

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d102/bwram1969/15871887_10154517771758929_1780581031506496050_n_z psx9dplk3o.jpg (http://s34.photobucket.com/user/bwram1969/media/15871887_10154517771758929_1780581031506496050_n_z psx9dplk3o.jpg.html)

Ice Skating at bwraw1's house! lol