A typical outdoor kitchen frame made Ledge stone out of pressure treated 2X4's and " plywood. You can use concrete block, but the wood frame is far easier to work with, specifically beginners. Many times the frame is built as three separate box frames, and can then be screwed together to complete the kitchen island. You will scale the frame to fit the size of almost any patio.
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