Often for city residents living in apartments, the only opportunity to be in the fresh air is a trip to the park or a trip to visit friends outside the city. However, when the question of barbecue arises, it turns out that the owners of private houses, at best, have a barbecue grill and a gazebo.
Despite the fact that the market for all kinds of equipment for cooking meat is wide, many are not satisfied with the available range. That is why the question arises about independently building a barbecue oven with your own hands. In this article we will look at how to make a barbecue oven in the garden of a private house.
You need to start building a barbecue oven with your own hands, as expected, with a project. You need to have a good idea of what exactly you want, or better yet, draw or draw it.
Firstly, decide what kind of fireplace you need. Garden barbecue stoves are often equipped with a cutting table and sink, and protective walls are installed. Think through all the elements in advance.
Secondly, pay attention to the trees located around your potential outdoor kitchen. Branches hanging down and located above the pipe must be cut off immediately, otherwise they will burn.
Third, calculate the space for the kitchen in such a way that you can make a platform next to the stove. This is necessary at least so that there is an opportunity to move away from the blazing fire.
Fourth, pay special attention to the rear wall of the structure. She usually looks normal Brick wall, and if you are not happy with this look, think about how you will disguise the masonry. Make sure that the wall does not adjoin the wall of buildings. Despite the use of heat-resistant bricks in the masonry, the wall still gets very hot: this can lead to the destruction of the adjacent wall.
Necessary materials:
1. heat-resistant brick for the firebox;
2. solution (ready concrete mortar can be bought at any hardware store or do it yourself);
3. brick for external walls and facings (bassoon, wild stone);
4. not edged board for formwork;
5. edged board for screeding tabletops;
6. unnecessary metal scraps (for foundation reinforcement) - pieces of reinforcement, wire, channels, strips sheet metal, any metal debris;
7. roofing material;
8. metal pipe diameter 15 cm;
9. metal sink and mixer;
10. water hoses. The amount of materials is directly proportional to the size of the fireplace.
Stages of work on the arrangement of the furnace
Since outdoor barbecue ovens are lightweight, it is advisable to make a reinforced foundation about 20 centimeters thick. For such a foundation, grade 100 cement is suitable. The foundation is made as follows.
First of all, we make markings using pegs and rope. Then we dig a hole 30 centimeters deep along the perimeter of the marking + 5 centimeters. We pour a cushion into the hole under the slag foundation and compact it. After this, along the perimeter of the future foundation we install formwork from wooden shields.
The length of the shields is equal to the length of the pit, the width is 30 centimeters. After that, we put metal in the hole. If there are no unnecessary scraps of iron, you can weld a frame from reinforcement. We prepare a solution or buy a ready-made mixture of grade 100 and fill the foundation.
The foundation must stand for three days, only after that you can begin building the fireplace.
Important!
When laying the foundation you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. The hole for the foundation must be the same depth over the entire area.
2. The top surface of the foundation must be level, without steps. If the area is uneven, you need to fill the foundation, taking into account the fact that high place it will protrude from the ground.
3. The slag pad must be well compacted.
4. Metal for reinforcing the foundation should not protrude from it, because its surface will also be the floor.
5. The solution must be poured in one go, otherwise the solidity of the foundation will be disrupted.
6. The poured foundation must stand for three days.
Follow these rules if you build the fireplace yourself, or supervise the workers if you use hired labor.
Stage 2. Start of laying the fireplace
When the foundation is ready and established, begin building the fireplace itself. It is advisable to lay roofing felt on top of the screed - this will protect the brick walls from moisture coming from the ground.
Consider what the openings of your fireplace will be. If they are rectangular in shape, take care of the materials for the jumpers. Metal corners are ideal for this purpose.
If you are planning an arched opening, you need to make a template from the boards on which the arch will be laid out.
A brick BBQ oven can be very beautiful. How will you lay it out, from what brick, what decorative materials use - your imagination will tell you.
In any case, you should like what you do. And of course, the fireplace should fit harmoniously into the overall ensemble of the dacha or yard.
Stage 3. Place the first tier
We put the walls in half a brick on an ordinary cement mortar, leave openings. If the openings are arched, we raise the wall 60 cm up; if the openings are regular, rectangular, 80 cm. This height of 60 (80) cm + 2-3 rows of bricks is optimal. With it, the table height will be very comfortable - 90-100 cm.
If you plan to install a sink, do not forget to install a pipe for water and drainage into the wall, or simply leave a half-brick opening for the hoses. The opening is made below, under the sink.
Ideally, the drain will be discharged into drain hole, but you can simply lead the hose to a bed with moisture-loving plants.
Stage 4. Lay out the openings
To create a rectangular opening, we place a metal corner on the last row of bricks and continue laying around the perimeter further. An outdoor barbecue oven may have an arched opening; before starting laying, you need to install a template of boards into it, along which you can begin laying out the arch.
The difference in seams is compensated by the thickness of the mortar layer. The load-bearing properties of the arch depend on the central brick, so do not forget about it when laying.
When the arch or rectangular opening is ready, we continue to build the wall to the desired height (90 cm). If the fireplace is decorated with bassoon brick, there will be a step on the top row of the inner wall, because This brick is narrower than normal.
If the fireplace is built from ordinary brick, move the top row of wall bricks a little forward - this will create a similar step. The table top will be attached to it.
Important!
When laying, you need to consider the following points:
1. To make the outer wall beautiful, make sure that the seams between the bricks are of the same thickness.
2. There should be 2-3 rows of bricks from the height of the openings to the level of the countertop.
3. There must be a central brick in the arch opening.
When the walls of the first tier are removed, make a base for the firebox and a screed for the countertops. For screeding, we lay boards cut to the size of the span on the steps in the masonry.
Do not forget to leave an opening in the screed for the sink, if it is provided for in the project. To do this, do not block the space under the sink with boards and make formwork. Pour cement onto the finished board base, let it sit for 3-4 days, then remove the formwork from the opening for washing.
We cover the screed with the selected material. It can be wood, plastic, marble.
The first tier is ready.
Stage 5. Removal of the second tier
The second tier consists of a fireplace insert and walls. Walls can protect your summer kitchen from prying eyes or simply create coziness and the illusion of an enclosed space.
Conclusion smooth walls a simple task, so we won’t dwell on it. The firebox is made of two layers of brick: a layer of refractory brick is placed inside, and a layer of ordinary brick is placed on the outside. We also line the bottom of the firebox with refractory material.
It is optimal to make the height of the firebox equal to the height of seven rows of bricks if the opening is arched, or nine rows if the opening is rectangular. The width of the firebox is 70 centimeters, the depth is 60 cm. Another 2-3 rows of bricks are laid above the opening and a chimney pipe is installed.
To obtain the desired pipe width, it is necessary to gradually reduce the length of each side of the firebox. Front and back wall shortened by half a brick in each row, side walls- a quarter of a brick.
The transition from the firebox to the pipe is also laid out in two brick layers. The inner layer is made of refractory bricks, the outer layer is made of ordinary bricks. After 6-7 rows we begin to remove the pipe. The height of the chimney should be equal to 12-14 rows of bricks. This completes the construction of the fireplace.
Let the structure settle for a few days, and you can start using it. new kitchen on outdoors.
Important!
When laying out the firebox, pay attention to the following nuances:
1. The firebox opening should not be too high. This will worsen the draft in the chimney and the smoke will come towards you.
2. Be sure to line the bottom of the firebox and the inside of the firebox with refractory bricks - this will protect the outer layer of brick from cracking.
3. A pipe that is too high reduces draft. Don't make it higher than 13-16 bricks next to each other.
4. Make sure that there are no borders along the edge of the firebox, otherwise it will be difficult to clean.
Once finished construction works, you can apply the finishing touches. Install the sink and taps, connect the water and extend the hoses for water drainage, decorate the countertop natural stone or a tree. The floor next to the fireplace can be laid with non-slip tiles or paving slabs. You can store firewood under the countertop.
To make this kitchen corner truly cozy, place a table and benches, plant climbing plants or pull an awning over the table or put up a gazebo. Barbecue stoves are often placed in gazebos.
In custody
Now we're done with construction. The main thing is to give free rein to your imagination. We hope that such a corner with a fireplace will become a favorite place not only for you, but also for your friends.
The process of preparing shish kebab on a regular iron grill is well known to everyone. But in windy weather or during sudden rain, frying meat becomes problematic, if not impossible. It is much more convenient to make shish kebab or barbecue on a stationary brick grill located under a canopy. In this case, sudden vagaries of weather will not ruin your plans. This material will tell you how to do outdoor grill made of brick with your own hands.
Schemes of stationary brick grills
Differences between fireplaces located in the open air and traditional ones brick kilns are as follows:
- grill or barbecue is built with the purpose of creating comfortable conditions preparations various dishes on open air;
- the design of an outdoor barbecue is much simpler, and the requirements for materials are not so high;
- Almost every homeowner can build a simple brick outdoor stove at home or in the country;
- The dimensions and arrangement of the barbecue are chosen arbitrarily depending on the wishes and capabilities of the home owners.
All these features, plus the construction of a foundation in the yard, somewhat simplify the work of laying barbecues; it is a little more difficult to build street garden stoves. The latter are small oven complexes where you can not only fry shish kebab, but also cook a variety of food. But first, we will look at the simplest version of a stationary barbecue, which does not even require a solution.
The structure shown in the photo can be erected in literally half an hour on any flat surface. To stack 4 supports, any brick will do, as long as it is level. The height of the supports is arbitrary, depending on your height, so that you can cook comfortably. Then a slab is placed on top, preferably from fire resistant material, for example concrete or mineralite. Next, a bottom made of red brick (can be hollow) is laid, and then the walls are erected using conventional technology with ligation.
This design is good because it does not require mortar, is quickly erected and transported from place to place. In addition, the height and dimensions of the barbecue are at your discretion, but within reasonable limits so that the structure is stable. Do not forget to install a metal brazier on the brick bottom, and make small cracks in the masonry for air access.
This kind of small barbecue can also be built on mortar by attaching a metal smoke collector in the form of an umbrella on top. Thanks to this, the smoke during cooking will not dissipate in different directions and get into your face. Below is a diagram of a brick grill covered with a concrete slab and an exhaust hood:
There is only one difficulty in constructing this structure - pouring a concrete slab. But if there is household small scraps of plywood or OSB, and wooden blocks, the issue is resolved fairly quickly. The racks are made from the bars, and the formwork panels are made from plywood. To prevent milk from leaking out of the concrete and the plywood from getting wet, the inside of the formwork must be covered before pouring. plastic film. There you need to place a mesh of reinforcement with a diameter of 10-12 mm. The figure shows a diagram of the formwork and the arrangement of the barbecue:
The smoke collector is made of galvanized roofing steel and is attached to the top of the barbecue. Light a fire right on concrete slab not recommended; it is better to use a metal frying pan for this purpose.
Outdoor stove complexes
The next option is a barbecue oven with a chimney and additional cabinets for kitchen utensils. The mouth of the firebox and the openings for the cabinets are designed with arched vaults, the firewood niche has a conventional ceiling made of bricks laid on steel corners. Below are drawings for a brick barbecue and the order for its construction:
As can be seen from the orders, inner part The firebox is lined with fireclay bricks, which means it does not require a separate brazier. The height of the chimney is arbitrary, depending on the location of the stove and the height of the canopy above it.
The last option we want to present is a more complex outdoor stove for a summer cottage. This will require some experience and knowledge of the furnace business. The oven is intended not only for cooking kebabs, but also for cooking food, since it is equipped hob. In this case, the installation of an outdoor stove provides for smoke circulation and requires more materials and accessories:
- solid ceramic brick – 450 pcs.;
- red hollow brick – 180 pcs.;
- fireclay brick – 201 pcs.;
- cement grade 400 – 200 kg;
- fireclay clay – 40 kg;
- sand – 0.1 m3;
- corner 40 x 40 mm – 4 m;
- cast iron plate 710 x 410 mm;
- firebox door 410 x 410 mm – 1 pc.;
- valve – 1 pc.;
- cleaning door 140 x 140 mm – 1 pc.
Here, too, the internal parts of the furnace exposed to open flames or high temperatures are lined with fireclay bricks. You need to begin preparation and construction by studying the drawing of a brick barbecue, which shows sections of the stove and its order:
Necessary materials for construction
In our case, the main thing building material is a brick. During construction simple barbecues the requirements for it are low. The chamber where it is planned to place the brazier should be made of red ceramic bricks, or even hollow ones. As for the lower supporting part, the choice of material here is entirely at your discretion and capabilities. The task of this part is to support the structure; it is not exposed to high temperatures, which means it can be made of any suitable material.
If a simple outdoor brick grill, made by yourself, has an unsightly appearance, then it can always be plastered or covered with inexpensive porcelain stoneware, but only after the masonry mortar has completely dried.
Another thing is brick outdoor ovens. Here you must follow all the rules of stove art and use high-quality material. For construction you will need solid red brick without cracks or damage, the same applies to fireclay stone. The solution should be used only sand-clay in proportions 1: 1, and for fire-resistant masonry - a solution made of fireclay clay. Such building mixtures are commercially available in dry form.
Advice. For laying simple barbecues, 20% M400 cement can be added to the sand-clay mortar for strength.
Any garden stove or barbecue is installed on solid foundation, so you need to stock up on sand, cement and crushed stone to build the foundation. Don’t forget about the tools needed for masonry work, and for arched vaults you will need special templates - circles. They can be cut from drywall.
Laying the foundation
Construction of the foundation is a rather complex matter and requires geological exploration of the soil composition. But the construction of a fireplace in the yard should be approached a little more simply and at lower costs. Universal recipe- This reinforced concrete slab. Its filling is performed in the following sequence:
- dig a hole 30 cm deep and 10-20 cm larger in size than the future stationary grill;
- compact the bottom and cover it with crushed stone to a depth of 15 cm;
- install formwork protruding 10 cm above ground level;
- cover the pit together with the formwork with plastic film;
- tie a mesh of reinforcement with a diameter of 12-14 mm with cells 150 x 150 mm. Place it at the bottom of the pit on top of the film, placing supports;
- prepare concrete in the proportions of 1 part cement / 3 parts sand / 7 parts medium or fine crushed stone and place it in the formwork;
- After setting, cover the slab with film and wait 28 days until completely hardened.
Before making a barbecue, the surface of the foundation must be covered with 2 layers of roofing material, ensuring waterproofing of the structure.
The simplest brick barbecues for a summer residence are built in compliance with the usual rules for laying stones with bandaging and alignment to level and plumb. Here it is important to prepare a good solution from sifted sand and clay so that there are no pebbles in it. The thickness of the masonry joint on clay mortar is maintained within 5 mm, on cement mortar – up to 10 mm.
Advice. The lower supporting parts of the grill can be placed on cement-sand mortar with a small addition of clay for plasticity.
More stringent rules apply if you need to build a brick barbecue in the form of a yard stove complex:
- each brick is soaked for 2-3 minutes in a bucket of water;
- fireclay and ordinary masonry do not tie together;
- bricks are adjusted and trimmed as a result of fitting. To do this, the row must first be laid out without mortar;
- the horizontal and vertical of the structure is checked after laying each row of stones.
Advice. If you want to build a barbecue made of bricks with a decorative slot-like seam, during laying you must not reach the mortar up to front side stone
In order to better understand the sequence of actions, we offer as an example step-by-step instruction for laying a brick barbecue grill with cabinets for kitchen utensils. The previous section shows its procedures (Option 3) that must be followed. So, the order of masonry is as follows:
- from the 1st row to the 8th, the walls of cabinets and a wood niche are erected;
- 9th row: using templates, the arches of red brick cabinets are laid out, steel corners are placed above the firewood;
- 10th row: the ceiling of the wood niche is formed from fireproof stones, cut to 18 cm and placed on edge;
- 11th and 12th rows: all niches are overlapped, while along the entire perimeter the bricks are released outward by a quarter;
- Along the 15th row, a firebox made of fireclay bricks is laid out. The circle is cut out and installed to form the arch;
- Along the 20th row, outer walls and a firebox are erected. An arched vault is laid out from fireclay stones, cut “to a wedge”;
- from the 20th to the 24th row, the bricks are cut so as to gradually move to the chimney cross-section;
- all the stones of the 24th row are projected out a quarter, then the construction of the chimney follows.
As a result, we get this nice structure:
Conclusion
If you choose barbecues for a dacha or a house of simple design, then their construction will not cost a lot of work. As for outdoor stoves, you will have to spend time and effort, but the result looks much better and more practical.
What could be better than relaxing outdoors with your family and friends? Cooking fish or meat allows you to have a pleasant time and have a delicious dinner. It is for such purposes that people buy collapsible barbecues or grills.
But relatively recently, some owners of private houses or cottages began to build brick or stone barbecues around which the whole family can gather. Also, thanks to materials such as natural stone or brick, the heat will be retained for a long time and the structure can even be used as a fireplace.
This article will tell you how to make a barbecue with your own hands, and we will also look at drawings, photos and even videos. In addition, for people who do not have the opportunity to make a stone or brick oven, excellent option There will be a barbecue made from scrap materials. But first, let's look at how to do it brick barbecue.
Brick BBQ
In order to build a brick barbecue you need to purchase some materials. To build a furnace, you need to purchase refractory and facing bricks. Fireclay is ideal as a fire-resistant brick. Thanks to the fact that the composition of this material There is a lot of clay included, it can easily withstand high temperatures. It is also very important that the brick is not too fragile and does not crumble. In addition to bricks, you need to buy clay from which the mortar will be made.
In order to prepare the solution, you need to purchase cement, red or refractory clay and sand. Cement and sand will be used to line the barbecue oven, and clay will be used to lay fire bricks.
Preparation of the solution
To build a barbecue, you definitely need a high-quality solution. It is impossible to prepare ordinary cement mortar, since high temperatures will cause the oven to crack and it will be impossible to use it. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a clay mixture.
Clay mortar is divided into two types - skinny and fatty. A thin solution will not work, as after firing it will crack or, even worse, spill out of the seams. But the fatty mixture has plasticity, thanks to which the solution will be evenly distributed over the entire plane of the brick.
The process of preparing a clay solution for a barbecue oven is as follows:
In order to understand whether the solution is of high quality or not, you need to scoop up a little of the mixture with a trowel or shovel. The solution should not stick to the shovel or leave behind too wet marks. A properly prepared solution should slowly slide off the shovel and not spread.
For a high-quality solution, you need to clean the sand from gravel or other debris. This work can be done using a sieve.
In order to give the solution greater strength, you need to add table salt to the composition. About 200 grams of salt are needed per bucket of solution.
Foundation for brick barbecue
The first thing you need to do to build a barbecue is to choose right place. Special attention fire safety should be taken into account. Trees or bushes should not grow near the stove.
Also, it is not recommended that the barbecue be located too close to the main buildings, bathhouse or utility block. Experts advise taking into account the direction of the wind so that it does not blow towards the main buildings. Also, during construction, it is necessary to think through everything in such a way that sparks are not carried by the wind to the neighbors. You can see the barbecue project in the video below.
Each dacha or Vacation home, in addition to many worries and some unpleasant moments, also implies periodic cooking of kebabs. But to fry meat on coals correctly, you will need a high-quality grill. And you will learn below how to make brick barbecues with your own hands, their drawings and photos.
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Basic preparatory work
Of course, a barbecue is not an ordinary structure, so its creation requires careful preparation. Starting from planning the area where the structure will be built, ending with such subtleties as the presence of running water, suitable countertops for convenience and even lighting. For this reason, first of all, you need to consider the preparatory stage.
- Zoning of the area.
If you have already set yourself the goal of building a brick grill with your own hands, you should start searching best place for its construction. This is not a simple portable metal product that you can install anywhere; calculations and drawings play a huge role here.
Requirements for placement:
- relatively flat area;
- moving away from neighbors’ houses and places of rest in order to eliminate interference from smoke for normal life activities;
- proximity to own dacha or home, in order to provide electricity, water or other necessary communications;
- the presence of a small area for the construction of a picnic area (this is a place where you could lay out cooked meat or leave food).
The best options for brick grills
An outdoor brick grill is a simple structure that does not stand out with any special tricks, for example, special ovens or barbecues. But be that as it may, they offer interesting options, which you can sell on a plot of land.
- The simplest option involves constructing a small brick box in the hall, where coals will be added, and meat on skewers will be hung on top of it.
- An excellent option would be the so-called island. It has a compartment for coals and a fire, and shelves will be placed on top: first a grill for meat, and then special stops that are used to hold skewers with shish kebab.
- Another great option is not much different from the previous one. He has work surface, not located on top of the grill or close to it. It is well suited as a stand or table for saucepans, knives and other utensils that will be needed while preparing for a picnic.
Necessary materials
In addition to the drawings themselves and photos of brick barbecues made by yourself, you can also use some devices. Here is a rough list of them:
- slaked lime;
- heat-resistant brick;
- package of cement;
- metal corners;
- a bag of sand;
- Red brick;
- reinforcing mesh or reinforcing bars;
- wire (to strengthen the brickwork);
- tiles (if your project includes a countertop).
Surely you noticed that in the list necessary materials Varieties of bricks are offered. This is completely optional, but this way you can save money. All because to withstand high temperatures Only heat-resistant brick is capable. But, unfortunately, its price is far from small. Therefore, it is better to use red brick where the grill is not subject to strong heating or where there is no heating at all. Of course, you definitely won’t be able to save a lot of money on this, but it’s still nice.
DIY brick barbecues: drawings and photos
Naturally, without studying the drawings before construction it will be difficult. Therefore, our portal “Remontik” offers the most suitable schemes barbecue made of bricks or take advantage of a ready-made offer.
There is nothing wrong with what many people are planning to build street version barbecue, namely summer complex. On it you can provide not just a place for firewood, but also a barbecue, a firebox with a door, a sink, a countertop and much more. And here is a great drawing for you.
If you are not satisfied with this option, then find a huge number of diagrams and drawings for every taste, since today the Internet is replete with hundreds of different solutions that craftsmen are happy to share.
Make a barbecue with your own hands from bricks
Most believe that a barbecue does not require a foundation, and it can be built in a dug pit, which is covered with crushed stone. This decision is fundamentally wrong, since a slight distortion of the soil will completely destroy the structure on which you worked so hard. Your money and time will be wasted. Therefore, the foundation is considered a mandatory point.
Step-by-step steps for installing a foundation
To create a reliable and durable foundation you need to perform the following operations:
- First you need to choose appropriate place, where a brick grill will be built. We have already noted above about its advantages of choice.
- Square sizes with a side of 120 cm are perfect.
- Using pegs and special string, place the selected area.
- Take a shovel and dig a hole 25 cm deep.
- Install the formwork.
- Prepare the solution using a sand to cement ratio of 3 to 1.
- Pour the solution into the hole.
- reinforcing mesh;
- reinforcement bars.
It is worth noting that if you choose a grid, you will have to lay it twice. Moreover, the first layer is placed when you have already filled the third part of the hole with the solution. Then the base needs to be filled by another third, laying another layer, after which the hole is completely filled with solution.
The rods should be laid in the middle of the base of the pit, after which they are completely filled with mortar. Once the foundation is poured, it must be given time to settle properly. Two weeks will not be enough for this.
Let's start laying bricks for the barbecue
In order for the grill to be quickly built, but at the same time turn out neat, you need to do a little fitting. Of course, arranging a brick grill is not an activity that needs to be done quickly, and therefore you will need a kind of fitting, which is done as follows:
- Bricks are taken and laid dry on the foundation.
- We carefully study and remember the results of the fitting.
- Such actions allow you to use whole blocks and halves of bricks during the construction of the barbecue.
- Of course, if you already have a prepared grating or pallet, their parameters should be taken into account when performing preliminary laying.
- Once you have laid out all the bricks, it is recommended to outline the line of masonry and fix it so that in the future you can follow it without going astray.
Before you start laying, you need to prepare the bricks. Not everyone knows that they are capable of absorbing moisture, which leads to poor structural strength. Therefore, the day before the start of construction, it is recommended to wet them well or even leave them in buckets of water overnight.
It is worth starting to build a barbecue when the bricks are dry on the outside, but contain moisture inside.
It's time to get down to business. Grab your bricks and mortar and start laying out the first row. Always make sure that the space between the bricks is well filled with mortar and the bricks are seated in the order that we noted earlier. Use a rubber mallet to hammer the bricks into the mortar.
Construction of the basement
Once you have built the first row, you can use it as a guide for subsequent rows of masonry. Moreover, the masonry should be done in a checkerboard pattern. It implies that each row will be shifted half a brick to the side. In this case, each row should begin from a corner.
It's no secret that during laying you will have to check the plane of the structure from time to time. To do this, use a level and plumb line. It is necessary to check at least once every two or three rows. If you do not do this, the likelihood of distortion will be too high.
Masonry on corner connections reinforced with metal wire.Preparing the Dutch oven and rack supports
To ensure the reliability of the base of the grill, you need to prepare special fastenings. You can choose to use:
- metal corners;
- reinforcing bars.
Also provide for the presence of side gaps in the brickwork that will not be filled with mortar. They are used as a trench for air intake. It's no secret that you won't be able to light a fire with a regular supply of oxygen.
If we talk about the sheathing, then you can install it both on special metal rods and simple protrusions that are formed in brickwork. If you lay bricks across the wall and they protrude inner side Dutch oven, this will be a great place for the grid.
Working surface
We learned how to make a brick grill, but the work will not be finished here. We also need to arrange a work surface. Without it, it will be difficult for you during a holiday or picnic.
A high-quality countertop must meet the following properties:
- high strength;
- easy cleaning;
- comfort;
- weather resistance.
Make the tabletop so that it is on optimal height and was easy to use. Worry about her too appearance. It’s good if you use tiles for finishing it, which are intended for sidewalks or floors.
This surface will be highly durable, will not scratch and will be easy to clean, without causing you any inconvenience.
As noted above, it would not be amiss to install a water supply and a stand near the barbecue. Thus, you will get rid of wasting time on frequent trips to the house to solve everyday problems. Of course, everything needs to be planned in advance, and water pipes It is recommended to remove it through the base of the grill.
Moreover, you can think about lighting in the area where the barbecue will be prepared. It often happens that you have to cook meat in the dark. Therefore, lighting will definitely not bother you.
Photos of brick grills
To summarize, it is worth considering different variants brick options, which you can create with your own hands, in photographs.
First of all, let's look at two such simple options, which are distinguished not only by their simplicity, accessible to everyone, but also by their high speed of construction.Now we suggest looking at more advanced designs, which will require more time and effort. But they fully justify themselves, since this grill acts not only as a device for frying meat: barbecue and shashlik, but as a highlight and real pride of your yard.
Finally, here are a few more photos, which also show serious barbecues. One of these even acts as a real complex designed for cooking meat. This is the original summer cuisine, which is adapted only for cooking shish kebab and barbecue. Of course, building something like this with your own hands is a fairly energy- and resource-intensive process, but you will be proud of the created work of art for a long time.
We decided to complete the material by offering readers a useful video, because it is better to see once than to read ten times.On it, a specialist clearly explains all the subtleties and nuances of planning and building a brick grill on his site. To do this, he will demonstrate the masonry, as well as the technology, on a special construction set with a reduced size.
During the work week, many people look forward to the weekend to go out of town for fishing or to meet with friends or family. Well, what vacation would be complete without cooking over an open fire or coals.
And to prepare them, you can quickly build devices like a barbecue, but still in the modern world it is much more convenient to use stationary structures: barbecue, grill and barbecue.
Especially if you have a country house and a small plot.
Of course, you can also purchase portable devices, but if the owner is an experienced person in construction matters, then it will not be difficult for him to build his own creation.
As many have already guessed, our article will focus on one of these devices, namely the barbecue.
A little history
There are several options about the origin of the name. But the most truthful is the ancient Greek version, meaning “foreigner.” In our case, this word “barbarus” meant “barbarian”.
Perhaps the very method of cooking food over fires in caves by wild tribes of nomads created such associations. However, all this has successfully taken root in our area and everyone likes it to this day.
But what are the differences between barbecue, grill and barbecue?
A barbecue is a simple structure made of metal or brick, where coals are placed, and skewers or a grate for food are placed on top.
A grill is a structure made primarily of metal with a closing top. The principle of cooking food is the same as on the grill, only with the lid closed. The grill is equipped with a pipe to release smoke.
A barbecue is a brazier, something between a barbecue and a grill. And it is very reminiscent of wild conditions for roasting meat. Outwardly, it looks like a hearth, open on the front side.
Perhaps the device is not in the form of a hearth, but in the form of a rim around the grate for food, which does not immediately transmit heat to the sides. Varieties of roasting pans are shown in the barbecue photo.
As you can see, all these devices are very similar, and they can be easily converted into each other.
Easy BBQ creation
Anyone can easily create a brick barbecue with their own hands in just 10 minutes. This option for building a barbecue is similar to playing with cubes.
To set it up you need:
- almost 100 pcs. bricks, depending on the height of the structure;
- Metal sheet;
- lattice.
The dimensions of the sheet and the grate should be almost the same, as they determine the size of the frying space.
The diagram of a simple brick barbecue shows in detail the principle of its structure and construction.
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Step-by-step instructions on how to make a barbecue
Brick laying is carried out without the use of cement mortar:
- First, prepare a flat and tightly compacted area, away from trees and dead wood, to avoid fires.
- Then a circle of flat bricks is laid out on this site with 50 mm gaps between them to allow air to pass through. The diameter of the circle must correspond to the size of the sheet and grate so that they cover this well. The diagram shows that one row consists of 12 bricks.
- Next, 4 more rows are laid out in a checkerboard pattern.
- A sheet of metal 2-3 mm thick is placed on top of the fifth; firewood will burn on it, which will turn into coals.
- The next step is to lay 2 more rows of bricks to form the so-called hearth. But in front you need to leave a gap free from bricks. This is a firebox where you need to throw firewood and stir up the coals.
- Now you need to place a grate for frying food on the resulting well.
- On top of the lattice we add 2 more brick rows in a circle, but without gaps. The side will fulfill the main idea of the barbecue. If desired, you can leave a gap in the side so that you can turn the food over if necessary.
This roaster is a great option for the summer season.
But, if you are concerned about the integrity of the structure in your absence, the structure can be easily disassembled and placed in the pantry for storage. It won't be difficult to rebuild it.
How to make metal barbecues with your own hands from other materials
If the owner of the site knows how to work with metal, then he can create a portable barbecue using old barrel made of metal or a gas cylinder.
Detailed drawings for creating such barbecue designs can be found below or on similar Internet sites.
Solid brick barbecue construction
This option is most suitable for respectable owners of mansions and country villas with large adjacent areas who can afford to hire specialists and build a whole barbecue complex.
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But simpler people can also afford stationary barbecues, but with smaller sizes.
Having construction skills and knowledge, you can make it yourself.
Location
To determine the location you need to know some rules:
- Given the rules fire safety, a brick barbecue can be arranged on the terrace or in the gazebo.
- Do not have a barbecue near the house or as an extension, and absolutely not near garages and outbuildings, this is not fire safe.
- For reasons of hygiene and convenience, do not place the barbecue near outdoor toilets and drainage pits.
- The area for the barbecue should be well ventilated.
- Do not place the barbecue near trees or other vegetation to avoid fire or damage to the plants.
- When placing a barbecue in a gazebo, position the stove so that its pipe is not close to the roof rafters; optimally, it should be placed in the center.
- Be sure to provide paths to and around the barbecue for convenience in case of bad weather.
- Provide the barbecue area with water and electricity. But this is optional.
- The decor of the barbecue area should fit into overall design plot.
For quick and high-quality construction of a barbecue area, you can resort to the help of highly qualified specialists, but this pleasure is not cheap.
Or you can, if you have golden hands and a great desire to build a barbecue with your own hands. Go for it and you will succeed!
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DIY barbecue photo
