Question 1

Can I install a dishwasher in my Ottawa outdoor kitchen?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can install a dishwasher in an outdoor kitchen in Ottawa, but it requires very careful planning and is one of the more challenging outdoor appliance decisions you will make — primarily because of Ottawa's extreme winters.

The core issue is water. A dishwasher relies on water supply lines and a drain line, and in Ottawa's climate, any water left in those lines when temperatures drop below freezing will expand and crack pipes, damage the pump, and destroy the appliance. Unlike a gas gril

Question 2

What is the minimum distance between an outdoor grill and a pergola in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

Great question, and one that catches a lot of Ottawa homeowners off guard when they are planning an outdoor kitchen or dining area under a pergola.

In Ottawa, the minimum clearance between a gas or charcoal grill and any overhead combustible structure — including a pergola, awning, or covered patio — is 36 inches (approximately 900 millimetres) measured from the top of the grill to the lowest point of the overhead structure. However, many grill manufacturers specify 60 inches (1.5 metres) of cl

Outdoor Kitchens

Can I install a dishwasher in my Ottawa outdoor kitchen?

What is the minimum distance between an outdoor grill and a pergola in Ottawa?