Using Quartzite in an outdoor BBQ (uncovered)
Cara Fernandez
4 years ago
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Comments (25)I second on the smoked salmon. Smoked sturgeon is even better. We use Traeger pellets; for smoking we sometimes chip our own apple and cherry we've pruned and dried. But that takes a powerful chipper. The Traeger grills are different. For one thing, they run on electricity. That means you do have to have reasonable access to a power source. We have an outlet on the patio. Because of the way air circulates, you don't need a rotisserie and there are no flareups. That can be a big consideration for people who find grilling intimidating. I would compare it to learning how to use a new range. If you can figure out appliances, a Traeger is no problem. There are Traeger owners nationwide. It's a friendly group and I'm betting you could call Traeger to hook you up with someone in your area willing to show you how they work. Seeing the real thing can make a big difference. Then you can decide, "Yes, this is just what I want," or maybe you'll decide, "This isn't for me." Everyone has preferences. I've also linked below to the page on the Traeger site that explains how they work. That might help too. Carol Here is a link that might be useful: How Traegers Work...See MoreQuartzite countertop stain and sealing
Comments (5)Berne-O-Magic did wonders! It takes a while and not completely gone. I started to see some fissuring that will need repair now - is it best to do a bit and come back? I think it’s getting too hot...See MoreIs it ok to use quartzite outside?
Comments (13)We had an outdoor BBQ area in Los Angeles that faced west and south and got full sun year round. We had granite and overall it performed well during the 8 years we had it installed. The only issue we had was a built up edge that was not attached with the correct glue and came apart in the heat/sun. Luckily we caught it before it cracked onto the floor and had another fabricator fix it. We built last year and I did use Taj Mahal quartzite outside. It is on the counter around the BBQ, in a covered lanai that gets no direct sun. We also have a large vent hood over the BBQ. I have noticed some yellowing on the quartzite behind the grill, but haven't investigated yet if it is resin that is yellowing from the heat or just dirt/grease/smoke on the quartzite. Taj Mahal is already cream/beige/gold/brown, so the yellowing, or dirt, doesn't really stand out, so I'm not worried about it. I certainly would not have used a "white" quartzite or a dolomite ... you know that is marble, right?...See MoreQuartzite in an Outdoor Kitchen?
Comments (2)The quartzite will be fine, but avoid any edges requiring adhesive please. I get calls to repair self-destructing exterior tops regularly. No fixing cost effectively....See MoreCara Fernandez
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