Outdoor BBQ bench / kitchen - okay to have wooden doors?

[marthaishka]

Hi team, I've noticed a lot of people use recycled wood for the doors enclosing the gas bottle and I love the look. Is this okay to do being close to the gas bottle? I'm hoping so as I've fallen in love with the idea and ideally don't want to use metal doors. Thank you! Martha

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[JacobZ]

Hi @houseuisce,

Thank you for your question about using recycled timber for doors in your outdoor kitchen.

Any time gas is involved, going the extra mile to ensure safety is always advisable. I'd suggest you read through this guide from our supplier Elgas - Gas Bottle Storage & BBQ Safety.

Using recycled wood for doors in an outdoor kitchen can work beautifully, but the design in your photo makes me nervous. Not because of timber's combustibility, but because there is no ventilation.

I can't see any ventilation installed on these cabinets, meaning in the event of a leak, gas can build up inside the cabinet which has the potential to cause explosive results.

I imagine what you are hoping to do is possible, but I'd strongly suggest consulting with a licenced gas plumber for their advice.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob