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h20egg
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Yes, I know there's a place other than here (egg table forum), but if you're like me you rarely go there and I sort of wanted to cast a wide net. My apologies.
I'm considering building a new built in on my deck for large and yet to be aquired small. I want surface to withstand a hot platesetter (so any wood is out) and after living in FL 20 years I've had enough dirty grout. Granite would be too fancy. I'm considering doing it in wood, but use copper flashing on top, bent around the edge (has added benefit of waterproofing for drawer built under the top). It comes in 3x10 sheets, so one piece would do it. I think the copper patina would sort of be cool and, well, different. Anyone ever tried something like this?
I'm considering building a new built in on my deck for large and yet to be aquired small. I want surface to withstand a hot platesetter (so any wood is out) and after living in FL 20 years I've had enough dirty grout. Granite would be too fancy. I'm considering doing it in wood, but use copper flashing on top, bent around the edge (has added benefit of waterproofing for drawer built under the top). It comes in 3x10 sheets, so one piece would do it. I think the copper patina would sort of be cool and, well, different. Anyone ever tried something like this?
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Allan I'm not sure how copper would react to the acid content in various sauces, etc. Also, it seem that it would still transmit quite a bit of heat to your wood surface below.Larry
Aiken, SC. and
Fancy Gap, Va. -
Stainless Steel would work well. You would have to put a layer of insulation board under it to prevent heat transfer into the wood below.
Just a thought. -
You could also just inlay an 18x18" tile like I did. It is large enough to hold anything like a plate setter.
You can also find photos of almost 170 tables at my website: The Naked Whiz'z Table Gallery
Good luck!The Naked Whiz -
You may want to consider IPE Wood (Brazilian Walnut) for the top. It has the same fire rating as steel and concrete, very onsect and rot resistant.
The CelloGuy -
I would be careful with any metal, copper or stainless, in direct sunlight as it can get very hot. Have you looked into a concrete top? I considered it but after building the rest of my kitchen I didn't feel that industrious. Also if you use the epoxy grout on tile it is much more durable.
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Thanks for the feedback. You've given me some good things to think about, I'm certainly not convinced of a direction yet!
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