Browse Forums Windows & Doors 1 Jul 12, 2011 7:11 pm I'll shortly be installing my EcoClassic bi-fold kitchen window, I really want to have it over a servery bench and I was wondering what materials people generally use for this. I'll be having an outdoor kitchen directly outside my indoor kitchen and the bench will be really handy for passing dishes back and forth. My first thought was that I would use some kind of timber, however I'm not really sure what kind I would use (possibly some kind of hardwood?). I also thought of marble as a possibility also - I'd love to hear what people are using for this kind of application. Re: What to use for servery bench under bi-fold kitchen wind 2Jul 12, 2011 8:32 pm In the display version of the house we are building they have an essa stone ledge (technically its on the theatre! yes the theatre window is bifolds and there is a ledge outside!!). I will be installing an essa stone ledge for my sliding servery windows sometime after handover (read possibly never), using the same colour as my kitchen benchtops. Re: What to use for servery bench under bi-fold kitchen wind 4Jul 27, 2011 4:30 pm We're using merbau. It's not up yet or I'd post a pic for you. I have no qualms having a different bench to what's inside as it just makes it all more interesting I think. Re: What to use for servery bench under bi-fold kitchen wind 5Jul 27, 2011 5:37 pm Thanks for the ideas guys. I'm probably going to go with some kind of stone or marble bench - the essa stone looks interesting, I'll definitely look into that. The merbau idea sounds interesting also - would that come as a single piece of timber, or would it be joined? I'm actually having stainless steel benches in the kitchen for their practical qualities, however I don't think I'd use that for the servery bench as my kitchen is galley style, tucked away from the eyes of my guests mainly. However the servery bench will be out in plain sight, so I wanted something that looks a little nicer than stainless steel. Re: What to use for servery bench under bi-fold kitchen wind 6Jul 27, 2011 6:39 pm yep one piece. I like the idea of the stainless steel servery bench actually!! Have your tried google images or flickr? You might find some inspiration pics there. Re: What to use for servery bench under bi-fold kitchen wind 8Aug 05, 2011 4:44 pm I'm using hardwood. Something like a 50x2500x240mm joined piece of mahogany. It will compliment the indoor flooring and won't cost as much as extending my bench top that won't be installed until the end of the renno. Re: What to use for servery bench under bi-fold kitchen wind 9Aug 05, 2011 6:11 pm sbryzak Thanks for the ideas guys. I'm probably going to go with some kind of stone or marble bench - the essa stone looks interesting, I'll definitely look into that. I've learned a little bit since I posted about the essa. Will your ledge be in full direct sunlight, or will it be under an alfresco? Composite stones like essa can apparently fade if they are in direct sunlight. From the essa stone website: "Exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods can cause colour fading. Therefore, it is not recommended for use in exterior applications where it is exposed to direct sunlight." Just something to keep in mind. Plasterboard Gyprock is very popular as a reveal liner these days. You need to provide a way of supporting it, we use a modified timber reveal or bracket. You will be… 1 4763 Building Standards; Getting It Right! There doesn't look to be any rebate in the slab to prevent water from scooting under the window. AS4654 is the Australian standard to look at/refer to. They have… 1 10168 |