Smokin Okies Deck -- The Photos -- UPDATED 01/16/2012

Charbroiler

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Originally posted by JC123:
...When it comes to dripping grease on a brand new deck, remember, the first cut is the deepest.

won't be able to stain it until late summer, guess I'll have to go by a new power washer for the deck... shucks, something else new to buy

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Originally posted by Cook One:
Where can I find information about the Charbroiler pictured on your deck, this looks great.

Is this available from Cookshack? if so where and how much. Very nice set up.

There is some basic information there, but what it is there are 4 versions 12", 24", 36" or 48". It uses the FE Pellet burners and has one for each 12". The control is L/M/H and H is over 600 degrees. Had HEAVY cast iron grates, probably 20lbs each two for each 12". We also have a CB forum, so stop in there for more info.

Russ

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a new power washer for the deck...

beware, pressure washers eat wooden decks for breakfast. i know

Great, thank you. I just purchased the 066, so as soon as the new wears off, I am looking at one of these. I have no problem having the best grill in the hood.

This maybe a stupid question, but is a CB overkill for a backyard grill? Sure would look nice next to the 066??????

Nope.

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Originally posted by Cook One:
This maybe a stupid question, but is a CB overkill for a backyard grill? Sure would look nice next to the 066??????

I concur with Pags, NOPE!! I WANT ONE!!

Here's why I have both... because I can... sorry had to say that. I pimped out my deck with all the toys. The PG just looked small all by itself. But it's pretty extreme.

Great question.

Real answer? The one thing I personally needed was a bigger grill then the FE Pellet Grill. It does a GREAT job, don't get me wrong. But the direct cooking side just didn't fit my needs.

What I wanted and needed was a grill with more area to cook for more people. The CB comes in smaller versions than mine, which is 36". The 12 and 24 would be great for others I'm pretty sure. I definitely wouldn't want the 48", that's for restaurants.

Bar None, we loved our steaks on our FEPG and you've seen me post here that they were better than any steak house.

We're doing steaks this weekend. If the weather cooperates, I'll take photos.

Thanks, looking forward to the pics. I think I will start planning for the 36" CB. I just need to finish tearing up my current grill so I can speed the process along. I have long believed more is better than less.

My grill is 53".

Sounds like you're suffering with Deck Envy

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Originally posted by Pags:
My grill is 53".

OK, so measure it 53" on the grill wide? Measure front to back and I'll measure mine I think the CB is deeped. Don't make me go get the 48".

As my wife says, my DECK is bigger than your deck... LOL seriously she's telling all her friends about the size of my DECK. Photos to be provided when the whole deck is finished, but of COURSE the BBQ deck was finished first.

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Originally posted by Pags:
My grill is 53".

I cut my animals up before grilling.

ROTFL

LOL. 24" x 53" Viking. My grill is bigger than your grill. (your toys are nicer than mine)

Okay Pags, you win, Viking is a great machine and huge. ... but mine burns wood... (sorry had to get that in there)

I hear you on the wood. Great flavor profile.

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Originally posted by SmokinOkie:
Okay Pags, you win, Viking is a great machine and huge. ... but mine burns wood... (sorry had to get that in there)

An you have to cut your animals up before grilling

Are there any other pic's out there of normal out door kitchen set up's that us faceless trolls can afford? Smokin Okies deck is something I can't even dream of!

It's to far to Oklahoma-----but I can make it to Pags for the deck christening! Let me know. I'll bring some cheap wine.

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Originally posted by Cook One:
Are there any other pic's out there of normal out door kitchen set up's that us faceless trolls can afford? Smokin Okies deck is something I can't even dream of!

Not sure how I want to take that, but you're certainly not a troll. I've been in this house 9 years and it took me that long to get to here, so I DESERVE IT... LOL especially given how much time I've spent in the forum working.

But you guys are troll, or I was one (look at the before picture).

For other setups?

Check out this link:

Show us your Smoker Setup (at top of Open forum)

Jim. Maybe Smokin can email us a picture so we can feel like we're part of the big festivities.

Russ,

How are you fairing in the storms. Hope everything is okay.

Ditto, hope you and the family are safe. Lot of nastiness down that way tonight.

The path was 1 mile to the west of us. LOTS of rain, I fully envisioned the new deck leaving us like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, but we were in the safe room.

But we've had friends loose their home. One friend has an animal sanctuary lost the house and out buildings and a lot of the animals. REAL sad. Good friends of my wife.

But we have the most amazing weather stations in the world. They track this down to the block and give lots of warning.

Prayers and thoughts for all the people who lost something, there is a LOT of damage. We have local TV helicopters flying the path of destruction and it's real bad.

Thanks for checking on us.

Glad to hear you're OK Smokin.

Dang Smokin, is there a reward out for you? This is nice. Care to adopt a middle aged guy who is really not good for much.

Very nice! Congrats.

All I can saw is WOW!!! How about updated PICS of the BBQ area too! And some pics from the back of your yard toward the deck!! How hard was it to cut the brick and put the door in the pool area?? Thanks for sharing!

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Originally posted by Mike4258:
All I can saw is WOW!!! How about updated PICS of the BBQ area too! And some pics from the back of your yard toward the deck!! How hard was it to cut the brick and put the door in the pool area?? Thanks for sharing!

You noticed huh? That was the #1 thing we wanted. That leads straight to a Bath Room so you can go into the pool, etc. Take a power saw, cut the window and bricks out. But a door to fit the opening, only took them a day.

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Originally posted by Cook One:
Dang Smokin, is there a reward out for you? This is nice. Care to adopt a middle aged guy who is really not good for much.

Very nice! Congrats.

Yeah, we're pretty happy, and we're even more popular with our friends now. the Before shows how little we used the yard.

We also added two sheds out back. One for me, one for the cats (really)

We just found out we had enough equity it made more sense to stay than to buy new. We loved the house, now we love the yard.

More photos to come (the stereo that's internet capable and controlled from an Iphone, the gazebo...

then that's it... really.

Appreciate you guys letting me share.

I really would host a CS party here sometime, now I have the room

Now Smokin'!,

I'm a little harder to fool...the kids are raised and you have to mow the yard now. I see how you're trying to get around that part!...LOL!

The deck does look very nice and well thought out.

Let me know when the party is, I'll bring a deck warming gift for Mrs Smokin', of course!

Hey. Sharing's what it's all about. You work hard all your life, you deserve to enjoy your efforts. It looks well planned and professionally completed. The ultimate finishing touch. Nice.

Very nice Russ!

Is that a Hot Springs Prodigy Spa? Looks just like ours.

Looks like you'll need a week or two each year for water repellent/staining upkeep

A nice finishing touch would be planters for hot peppers, herbs, patio tomatoes, etc.

What an impressive transformation! Very nice.

Enjoy it!!

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Originally posted by MaxQue:
Very nice Russ!

Is that a Hot Springs Prodigy Spa? Looks just like ours.

A nice finishing touch would be planters for hot peppers, herbs, patio tomatoes, etc.

Actually have a spot in "Phase 3" for just that purpose

Wish it was a Hot Springs. It's good, but having run it for a month, there are some little things I'd change.

Dude, Very nice, Doesn't look like they been fired as of yet, but i can tell it won't be long

On MSN this morning, this article was obviously written before Smokin finished his patio.

24 of the Most Amazing Patios Ever

Next year the title will read "25 of the Most Amazing Patios Ever."

I never did update the photos with the "rest" of the deck. The east end, the GirlZebo (my wifes' gazebo area) is finish AND we've stained the deck (don't ask how much stain it took)

Should be good weather this weekend, I'll see what I can do.

Russ

Hey SO -
What did you end up using for grill mats?

We are finishing a new deck this weekend and I'm hoping to move my pits back to their home on the deck, just trying to sort out what to put around the pits to protect the deck.

I'll post pics when done....

N

smokin!

i just saw your new upgrade!... i showed my wife the pics. thanks buddy! she said "why can't you be more like smokin?"...........lol. it looks great.

WOW I'm very impressed and also very happy for you! I thought my deck and cooking area was awesome but holy cow your's is perfect! Good for you. I will post pics of mine when everyone has forgot about yours. LOL Really very happy for you with your passion of cooking you need that and with an awesome partner like it sounds like you have its very cool. CONGRATS !!