If you have a house with a spacious plot, then you should think about arranging a resting place where the stove will be located. This design can also perform the function of a barbecue, and you can make it yourself. As a result, it will be possible to get a device that will be convenient and multifunctional. It will benefit and complement the landscape.
Preparation for work
Before the barbecue is completed, it is necessary to decide on the model. Next, you need to find the location of the device, purchase materials and prepare tools. If you plan to use the structure on a daily basis, then you should consider a solid option for a barbecue oven, which will have a cutting table and storage space for firewood. For those who use the design once every 2 months, equipment that should not be supplemented with functional devices is perfect. An oven that has a frying compartment will suffice.
Choiceplaces
Barbecue laying should be done in a place on the site where there is no vegetation and trees. There should be no branches above the stove, which will burn rather quickly. It is important to allocate or find free space that will allow you to organize a recreation area nearby. It is important to remember that the brick will heat up when exposed to temperature, so the back wall should not be leaned against other structures. The best option would be to arrange an alpine slide behind the stove.
Preparation of materials
Barbecue laying can be done after preparing a set of tools and working material. You can use ceramic or fireclay bricks as a base. When combining these products, attention should be paid to the difference in thermal expansion. In this case, different areas should be equipped with these materials, ensuring the presence of expansion joints.
Sand-clay mixture acts as a classic masonry mortar. If you use a cement composition, then it will not be able to undergo temperature changes. The result will be cracks. When using a clay mortar with the addition of sand, you must take into account the ratio of components, paying attention to the quality of the main raw material. The most common ingredient composition is a mixture based on two parts of sand; 0.3 parts water and clay.
BBQ laying involves the use of additional materials, andnamely:
- roofing material;
- cement;
- large stones;
- metal;
- formwork boards.
It is necessary to start work with the construction of the foundation. The next step will be brickwork. At the final stage, you can think about protecting structures from external influences. A canopy would be a great solution.
Design features
If you will be doing the brick barbecue by yourself, then you should think about what features the device will have. Typically, such equipment has two compartments, among them - a spacious brazier and a cutting table. In the latter, you can even embed a sink. The brazier is complemented by a vault and a pipe, so you can eliminate smoke.
Making the base
The barbecue masonry scheme is presented in the article. You can use it or create your own. The need to start work with the construction of the foundation. To do this, the territory is marked with pegs and a rope. About 15 cm along the perimeter should be added to the actual dimensions of the structure.
A fertile layer of soil is being removed at this site. If it is planned to place a wooden gazebo in front, then a concrete base should be laid out, the width of which will be equal to the limit from 60 to 70 cm. The foundation can be a monolithic reinforced slab, its thickness is usually 0.3 m. A pillow of gravel and crushed stone is laid on the bottom. This layer should rise 15 cm.
Next comesa layer of waterproofing, which will avoid deforming effects during heaving of the soil. Usually roofing material acts as this layer. Step-by-step laying of a barbecue will be presented in the article in the form of an order. However, before starting the construction of walls, a foundation should be erected. Its pouring is carried out in the formwork from the boards. They should rise 15 cm above the ground. If the soil crumbles, then the boards must be installed to the full depth.
Next, a reinforcing cage of 14 mm rods is installed. The elements are laid in a grid, the size of the cells of which should be equal to 20x20 cm. Using a wire, the elements are tied to each other. There should be two such grids. The first is laid on the bottom, while the second is 5 cm below the top of the base. The solution can be made from frost-resistant cement. Once it is filled and compacted, it should be left for 3 weeks. The surface is covered with a film, and on hot days it is wetted with water. Boards can be removed in a week.
Masonry Features
Laying barbecue fireplaces is quite often done by home craftsmen. You too can follow their example. As soon as the formwork is dismantled and the concrete gets stronger, the crucial stage begins - bricklaying. Markings can be made on the surface of the plate, indicating the dimensions of the structure. In the range from 1 to 4, the bricks are laid with a spoon dressing. In front of the fifth, next to the front side, there is a square corner. It will act as a support.
To form the shelves and base forpallet, the side parts of the fifth row should be laid with a bond bandage. Rows 6 to 8 are stacked by placing bricks on spoons. The ninth row will repeat the fifth, this will allow you to form supports for the grate and countertop. At this stage, we can assume that the construction of the table has been completed. Further laying is carried out only from the side of the brazier.
In rows 10 to 14, the material is placed in a spoon dressing. Before 15, a metal corner should be placed next to it, which will serve as a support for the arch. At the next stage, you need to start narrowing the arch. This can be done by alternating pokes and spoons, shifting the products to the center.
Bonded knitting at the 16th row is located on the front side. In the 17th row, everything will be the other way around, the 18th row fits, like the 16th. The formed protrusions can be arranged as desired. In rows 19 to 20, the bricks are placed in a spoon dressing. In the next row, you can begin to lay the pipe. In the 23rd row, a narrowing is made, work should be continued in the same sequence until the desired height is reached. The penultimate row will become the place where the windows are formed to remove smoke. The last row is laid completely.
Final works
When the laying of the barbecue oven has been completed, you can start finishing. At the same stage, a pallet for coals is made from a sheet of steel. The product must have folded edges. The sides will have a height of 5 cm. You can borrow a grate from an old oven or purchase a new one. On top of the pipe should be closed with a stainless steel cap. This will protectsmoke windows from precipitation. The slab is lined with porcelain stoneware or tiles, so you exclude the penetration of moisture inside.
Conclusion
In order to make the use of the barbecue more enjoyable, a gazebo can be installed around the stove. The canopy is recommended to be made single. Flammable materials and objects must be located as far as possible from brick walls, because they heat up quite strongly. If necessary, expand the functionality of the equipment, you can weld the smoking chamber.
