Portable lightweight barbecues are good outdoors, but near the house or at the dacha you want more convenience and aesthetics. Brick barbecues can provide all this. Due to the plasticity of the material, they can be small - occupying about one square area of the area, or there can be decent corner complexes with a hearth, hob and even with a sink and water/sewage supply. Even a completely inexperienced mason can build the simplest brick barbecues with his own hands. One such project will be described in detail below. It can be used as a training task before building something more serious.
Simple brick grill
Any brick structure requires a foundation. And even like this small grill, as presented below, is very undesirable to place directly on the ground. The foundation will have to be poured. It can be made strip or slab. The slab is more reliable: it will not move in winter and the masonry will not fall apart.
The dimensions of the foundation for a brick grill are 10-15 cm larger than its dimensions. First, the plant layer is removed; if necessary, the pit is deepened by 10-15 cm. Its bottom is leveled and compacted. A 10 cm layer of crushed stone is poured and compacted again. It is advisable to use a vibrating plate: you will not compact the soil enough with a manual tamper. The height of the tape is 20-30 cm, the thickness of the slab foundation is 10 cm.
Depending on the type of foundation chosen, the appropriate formwork is constructed. For greater strength, reinforcement is made with a rod of 10-12 mm in diameter. For the tape, two threads are laid around the perimeter; for the slab, a “cage” is made: rods are laid lengthwise and crosswise in increments of 20 cm. Everything is filled with concrete of a grade no lower than M200.
If the temperature during construction stays around +20°C, after about a week you can continue work: the concrete has gained more than half its strength. Two rows of waterproofing are laid on it (roofing felt, roofing felt, modern roll waterproofing), miss bitumen mastic or other liquid waterproofing solution. After this, you can begin laying.
Dimensions and materials
You can build this small brick grill with your own hands even without any experience. It is a structure in the shape of the letter “P”. There are two parts: the brazier itself and the table next to it. The design is simple and easy to modify. You can add another section nearby, make it wider or narrower, deeper or shallower. You can make two protrusions for the grates - this is if you are preparing a large number of kebabs.
In the basic version, the dimensions are as follows:
- width 180 cm;
- depth 90 cm;
- barbecue height 100 cm.
To lay this garden barbecue, you can take solid ceramic bricks, you can also use fireclay SHA-8. For the order given below, 202 bricks were used.
For the lower part - up to the 5th row - a cement-sand mortar 1:3 is used or with the addition of one part of lime. Further, where heating will already occur, a clay-sand solution is used. Its proportions are selected based on the qualities of the clay (oily, normal, skinny). In terms of thickness - it should not be too liquid, but not too thick. About the same as good thick sour cream.
Order and order of work
This country grill is made of bricks laid “on a bed”. Two protruding rows (bricks laid crosswise) serve as support for the brazier sheet and the grill grid. Here you can also place it on a spoon (place it on the narrow part), then the sheet will rise a little higher. In the lower part you can store firewood or use it for other household needs.
The rows are placed in a bandage - offset, for this you need halves of bricks. They can be cut with a grinder. The first six rows form the brazier and table on the right. Starting from the 7th row, the masonry goes only in the part where the grill itself will be located.
Seam thickness 5-8 mm. It should be the same.
In order not to disturb the geometry during construction, you can pull the cords and align all the rows along them. But you check each brick and each row with a level for horizontalness. You must constantly check the verticality of the walls and corners. To do this, use a plumb line (a cord with a weight at the end). You can check the verticality with a level, but it has an error, especially if it is not a professional, but an amateur instrument. So, with such a check, there is a good chance of getting a roasting pan with slanted, clogged walls.
The procedure for this brick barbecue is simple and does not require additional explanation. Questions may arise regarding drying. If the weather is dry, leave the grill to dry for three to four days. Then you can build the fire little by little. Heat in a gentle mode for a couple of days, using thin wood and little by little. Then you can fry the first batch of kebabs.
One of the options simple barbecue made of brick. It differs from the basic version in that there are two rows of protruding bricks. Another difference is that the table is smaller.
If rain is expected and there is no canopy over the grill, cover it with oilcloth. After about a week, you can begin slow drying: turn the fire low and not for long. Drying will also take 2-3 days. Then you can test a brick grill built with your own hands.
Video arrangement of a brick grill with a stove
For those who perceive visuals better than words, it will be more convenient to watch than to read the description. For you detailed explanations of how to build a brick grill with your own hands in video format.
This structure is more monumental - the arch of the firebox is round and the slab is nearby. Without any experience at all, it will not be easy to cope.
Brick grill in the gazebo
If you are going to install a brick barbecue in a gazebo, the options proposed above will not work - the smoke will be all under the roof, which will not add joy to you. For gazebos you need a barbecue with an exhaust pipe. This structure is more complex, but you can easily do this option yourself. The arrangement below for a brick grill for a gazebo is also not very difficult to put together with your own hands. It, like the first one, has an even arch, which is much easier to do if you have no experience.
Dimensions and materials
This brick grill/barbecue has medium dimensions:
- width 150 cm;
- depth 75 cm;
- the total height to the beginning of the chimney is 217.5 cm.
For masonry, you can use ceramic solid bricks. For the area where the fire will burn, you can (but not necessarily) use fireclay bricks. In the figure it is indicated in light yellow.
The laying of the “cold” belt - up to the 11th row inclusive - can be done with cement-sand mortar (1:3). Next you need to use clay-sand. The thickness of the seam is in any case 5-7 mm. To withstand it exactly.
Structurally, this grill consists of three “cold” compartments in which you can store firewood and use it for household items. The “hot” zone starts from the 12th row. Here they light a fire and install a barbecue grill or barbecue racks.
Order and explanations
The arrangement of this brick grill is a little more complicated, so explanations are needed. The first row is laid out flush with the gazebo floor. If your foundation is low, you can also raise it with bricks laid on cement mortar.
The next four rows are placed with a dressing. This will be the woodshed - an area where it is convenient to stack firewood. On the fifth row, three strips of metal 3 mm thick and 50 mm wide are laid on top. They will serve as support for the bricks of the next row. Lay the sixth and seventh rows according to the pattern.
In the 8th row, the formation of two chambers for household items begins. Look carefully at the location of the seams. This is important: none of them should coincide with the seam of the bottom row. This is the only way the brick wall will be strong enough. Where required by the scheme, the bricks are cut: halves and even quarters are used.
In the 11th row, the middle wall is no longer placed, but metal strips are placed on top again: the next row, covering the utility compartment, will rest on them. The 12th row is slightly larger in size than all those located below: by back wall everything goes smoothly, and in front the bricks protrude about 3 cm.
The 13th row is also laid out solid. A brazier will be installed on it. It is slightly larger in size than the previous one.
The next rows form a “hot” zone - the fire will burn here. This zone is smaller in size than all the underlying rows. To make it more resistant to fire, it is lined with fireclay bricks placed on the narrow side. It is not the same size as ceramic and the height of the rows and seams will be different. Ignore this and lay it out independently of the ceramic one. Just follow the rotation as indicated in the diagrams.
In the 21st row a steel corner is laid. You can use black or stainless steel with a thickness of 3-4 mm. The dimensions of the corner are 40*40 mm or 50*50 mm. The length is from the middle of the brick on the right to the middle of the one on the left. The front wall of the chimney will rest on this corner.
In the 22nd row there is also fireclay brick, and the front wall of the chimney also appears, resting on a corner. This row is larger in size than the previous ones: in front the bricks hang over the corner by 3 cm. The next row becomes even wider, and then there is a gradual decrease. Row after row, the smoke channel becomes narrower. By the 30th row a pipe is formed. It rises above the roof of the gazebo by at least 50 cm. When constructing it, alternate rows 30 and 31. This brick grill can be considered built with your own hands. Now you need to dry it without fire for 5-7 days, and then gradually heat it for several days, evaporating the water from the masonry.
Laying a brick grill: another project
Another version of a brick barbecue grill in a gazebo is presented in the video. There are no explanations, but everything is quite clear and there are no difficulties in this project. Perhaps it is worth saying that starting from 52 seconds, 4 sawn bricks are laid. Their front upper part is cut at an angle of 45°. In the video, the sawed parts have a lighter shade.
Also in the second minute (1:35) the arch is being formed. This is easier to do if you cut and secure a template from plasterboard, and lay bricks on it.
Brazier with brick cauldron
Another option for a barbecue, but more complex: under a cauldron with a stove. The video instructions are detailed, there are explanations in the video from the author.
Brick corner grill
Sometimes you need to fit a brick manga into a corner. There is a specially shaped firebox for this, although no one is stopping you from making one of the previously proposed options and attaching a utility surface at an angle. One of the corner barbecues made of brick is laid out one order below. This is already quite a serious job, with doors, valves and other attributes of the stove business.
There are different options for barbecue designs, most of which you can purchase in a store or order from craftsmen. If the budget is limited, many structures are built independently. Good example- do-it-yourself brick grill. Drawings and photos, step-by-step instruction And detailed description are given in the article. Its design will fit perfectly into the landscape design of any summer cottage. As part of the article, we will describe this process in detail, “from A to Z.”
How to make a brick grill with your own hands? Find step-by-step instructions, drawings and photos below!
Construction of a barbecue made of bricks or what may be included in it
The construction of a brick grill can be of a simple type or more complex. Device simple barbecue:
- several rows of bricks;
- brazier
More complex structures are presented either as one massive building or as a whole complex of buildings. They all have a similar construction structure and layout:
- foundation;
- base;
- lower side walls;
- fryer;
- upper side walls;
- chimney.
As outbuildings may act:
- smokehouse;
- bake;
- tandoor;
- washing;
- cauldron;
- countertops for food preparation;
- niches for storing dishes.
Methods for determining brick quality
Each type of brick has certain characteristic features. You can learn about them from the markings, which are presented in the form of letters and numbers on the product. The properties of the material meet the requirements of regulatory documents and determine its scope of application. This is especially important when building a brick grill with your own hands. Drawings and photos, step-by-step instructions and procedures are presented in the corresponding section of the article.
You must be able to independently determine the quality of a building material. There are a few simple ways that will help with this. In addition, in this way it is easy to check the integrity of the manufacturer.
When choosing a brick you need to look at:
- appearance . The shape must be correct and free of any significant damage. Permissible deviations from the norm are within two millimeters for one side;
- vibration and sound. Try lightly hitting the side of the brick with a hammer. If it is of high quality and there are no internal cracks, the hammer will bounce off and a ringing sound will appear;
- internal structure. The product should not be chipped, and the color of the section should be uniform. Fireclay should not crumble from bricks.
These measures will help you decide which brick is needed for the barbecue in your case. Remember: high-quality materials are the key to a strong and durable design. This is the only way she can withstand the impact high temperatures and will serve you for many years.
A brick that produces a dull sound when struck with a hammer indicates the use of low-quality raw materials in its manufacture and a violation of production technology.
Characteristics of refractory bricks
The question of what brick to use for a barbecue worries those who have decided to build a structure with their own hands and want to choose the best material for construction. Since the material will be used at high temperatures, it must meet important technical requirements:
- heat resistance. The brick must be designed for use at temperatures above 900 degrees. This temperature should not lead to its destruction even with prolonged exposure;
- the lower the thermal conductivity, the better. This way you will reliably protect buildings that are located nearby;
- high mechanical strength.
The optimal characteristics of bricks for barbecues are:
Requirements according to GOST
The brick that is used to lay the barbecue must meet certain requirements in accordance with state regulations. We are talking about the following indicators: strength, temperature limit, etc.
To assess quality, GOST 8691-73 is used. It determines the exact indicators during production:
- dimensions;
- weight;
- volume
Density and fullness
The density and fullness of the material depend on the composition of the raw materials used in manufacturing. If it is clay, then the indicator should be around 1800-2000 kg/m3, if quartz sand - 1800-1950 kg/m3.
Also important role What matters is how well the manufacturing technology is followed. When constructing barbecues, it is necessary to use solid brick, as it has a good strength indicator. This type is resistant to various factors (adverse weather conditions, high temperatures).
Strength
For each brand of product, the strength value is different. It depends on whether the recipe and technology for making bricks, as well as GOST standards, are followed.
Fireclay brick has the best strength indicator. It is equal to 22 N/mm 2. Such products are excellent for the construction of fireboxes for barbecues and stoves. Strength is the determining parameter when choosing a material.
Temperature limit
This indicator depends on the material and technology used to make the brick.
For fireclay, this indicator is in a wide range of 1640-1740 degrees. This material is suitable for arranging a brazier.
Ordinary ceramic brick can easily withstand lower temperatures - up to 1200 degrees Celsius. Therefore, we recommend using it for laying the lower levels of the barbecue, external walls, and smoke collector.
Other areas of the structure can be made of brick with less stringent requirements.
Thermal conductivity
The thermal conductivity index is responsible for the ability of a material to transfer heat. Since the barbecue is located near other buildings, it is important to provide them reliable protection. This can only be achieved by using bricks with low thermal conductivity.
There is a certain coefficient called thermal conductivity coefficient. The lower it is, the more fire-resistant the brick is.
For ceramic this indicator is up to 0.8 units, and for fireclay – up to 0.6.
Resistance to aggressive substances
When firewood, coal and other raw materials are burned, products are formed that have a negative effect on bricks. The most common substances that have a negative impact on brick include:
- acids;
- alkalis;
- salt.
Under their influence, the material is destroyed over time. To prevent this, it is necessary to choose brands that are resistant to aggressive substances. We recommend using fireclay bricks.
Silicate, hollow and quartz bricks are unlikely to be suitable for use in such conditions, due to their composition. In an acidic environment they begin to break down.
Water absorption
The main feature of fire-resistant brick is that it has voids inside. This is due to the raw materials from which it is produced and the production technology itself. As a result, such products are able to absorb water both from the atmosphere and in direct contact with it. Blocks can accumulate up to 25% liquid. Depending on the quality, this indicator may vary.
The higher the water absorption of a brick, the less resistant it is to frost: if, for example, a product has this indicator at 10%, then, as a rule, its frost resistance is very low.
Sand-lime bricks have a water absorption coefficient of up to 15%. Builders do not recommend building foundations and plinths from it, as it will quickly lose its strength and break.
The optimal water absorption rate for bricks is 8%
Frost resistance
This indicator characterizes the ability of a material to withstand low and high exposure temperatures, subject to maximum absorption of large amounts of moisture. To calculate the indicator in production, the brick is frozen and defrosted in a special way, and then it is measured whether any significant changes have occurred in its structure.
The number of freezing cycles is an indicator of frost resistance. The optimal value for this indicator varies depending on the region. For example, in warm regions of Russia the norm is 15-20 F, and in areas with a more severe climate - 35-50 F.
The frost resistance indicator is regulated by several GOST:
- GOST 530-2012;
- GOST 379-95.
Dimensions and accuracy of geometric shapes
This indicator is one of the most important for any brick, since the quality and consistency of the dimensions directly determine whether the final masonry will be even. Fireproof was no exception. Its dimensions are regulated by the rules of GOST 8691-73.
According to the requirements, the product must have 11 standard sizes. In this case, the length, thickness and height are in a certain ratio with each other (standard brick: 250x120x65). As for deviations, they should not deviate from the norm by 5, 5 and 2 mm, respectively.
Control this parameter is carried out directly at enterprises that produce bricks. Several are selected from a batch of products and their compliance with the standard is assessed.
Choosing a brick manufacturer
Domestic and foreign factories are engaged in the production of bricks. They offer a large selection of products that differ in their characteristics and can be used in the construction of barbecues. We offer three manufacturers for consideration: the Vitebsk brick plant (we will use it in the construction of the barbecue), the Borovichi plant and LODE.
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When choosing a brick, there are some factors to consider. The main ones are the requirements of the standards and the cost of masonry. How correctly the brick is chosen depends on operational properties barbecue In this matter, it is recommended not to save money and give preference to quality materials.
Advantages and disadvantages of a brick grill
Before assembling a brick barbecue, you need to dig deeper into the topic and understand the types of materials from which barbecues are made.
The most popular materials for assembling barbecues are:
- heat-resistant steel (for example, grade 09G2S);
- cast iron;
- brick;
- concrete blocks;
Craftsmen make them from scrap materials:
- gas cylinder;
- ordinary large natural stone;
- metal barrel.
Among purchased barbecues have become widespread:
- folding;
- electric.
These types of barbecues differ from each other primarily in price, dimensions, and weight. If you still can't decide which option is best for you, we suggest you take a look at the comparison table below.
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Which brick is better for building a barbecue?
The modern building materials market offers customers a large selection of bricks of different shapes, sizes and colors. They are produced in different factories and differ from each other nearby key parameters. Below, let's try to figure out what kind of brick for the barbecue fits better Total. More detailed information in the table:
| Picture | Brick name | Dimensions, mm | Porosity, % | Density, kg/m3 | Thermal conductivity coefficient, W/m*K | Colors |
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| 250 by 120 by 65 | 8% | 1800-1950 kg/m3 | 0,7-0,8 | White gray | ||
 | 250 by 120 by 88 | 6-8% | 1515 kg/m3 | 0,66 | White gray | |
 | 250 by 120 by 88 | 6-8% | 1000-1450 kg/cm3 | 0,4 | grey | |
 | 250 by 120 by 65 250 by 120 by 88 | 8% | 2000 kg/m3 | 0,5-0,8 | red, brown, yellow, light brown | |
 | 250 by 120 by 88 | 6-8% | 1100–1400 kg/m3 | 0,57 | dark brown | |
 | 250 by 120 by 65 250 by 120 by 138 | 6-8% | 1600 kg/m3 | 0,34-0,43 | dark brown | |
 | 250 by 120 by 140 250 by 250 by 188 380 by 250 by 219 510 by 250 by 219 | up to 14% | 790-960 kg/m3 | 0,22 | brown, dark brown, yellow | |
 | 380 by 250 by 219 | up to 14% | 700-1200 kg/m3 | 0,11 | brown, dark brown, yellow, red | |
 | 240 by 115 by 52 240 by 115 by 65 240 by 115 by 71 210 by 100 by 65 240 by 115 by 113 | until 6% | 1900-2100 kg/m3 | 0,8-0,9 | brown, red, yellow | |
 | 250 by 124 by 65 | 3-8% | 1700–1900 kg/m3 | 0,6 | brown, red, yellow, beige |
The material used to build a brick barbecue with your own hands has special requirements, since the integrity and service life of the future structure depend on it.
The best option is fire-resistant brick. It allows you to obtain a safe, durable and reliable design. You can build a barbecue from the following types of bricks:
- from red;
- from fireclay;
- from white;
- from facing;
- made of ceramic;
- from silicate.
We build a brick grill with our own hands: step-by-step instructions, drawings and photos
Despite the fact that building a brick grill with your own hands is not a difficult task, it involves quite a large number of steps. Each of them has its own small construction features, which together lead to a big positive result. Therefore, it is important to make a plan for how you will build the future structure and strictly adhere to it. The object of this master class is in the photo below.
- Carry out preparatory work. Analyze the topic, learn in more detail the features of barbecues and more about their designs.
- Determine the location for the structure on your site and prepare it.
- Make a project diagram.
- Buy everything necessary tools and materials - everything that will be useful to you while working on the project.
- Decide on the order. As part of this stage, you will prepare a plan on how to properly lay bricks for your barbecue.
- Lay the foundation of.
- Prepare mortars for masonry.
- Place the grill on a dry surface.
- Place the grill on the solution.
- Build a canopy.
Preparatory work
Let's start with preparation. Spend enough time to immerse yourself in the topic and learn all the details of the project. Look at examples of popular garden grills, their features, pros and cons. This will save you from wrong actions in the future. As a result, you will know exactly how to build a brick grill. After this, you can proceed to the stage of selecting a location on the site.
We determine the location for installation on the site
Choosing a place to build a brick barbecue with your own hands, drawings and photos, as well as step-by-step instructions are located below, should be carried out taking into account its safe and convenient operation. The building should not be located:
- Near a house or other buildings. The minimum distance from structures is three meters.
- Under hanging tree branches.
- Close to a support in the form of a fence, the walls of a house.
- Near objects that are easily flammable.
Such restrictions were not determined by chance. During cooking, the structure heats up, there is a possibility that sparks will fly from coals and other raw materials. When choosing a location, you must be guided by fire safety requirements.
You can draw a plan of your site to make it easier to imagine where to place the barbecue complex.
- Availability of groundwater. It is better to choose a place where they are not;
- Direction of the wind. It should not lead to problems with ventilation and smoke;
Before you build a homemade brick grill on the site, let's figure out its design and draw the dimensions - more on that later.
Project, drawing and diagram on paper
It is not easy to prepare a project and drawings of a brick barbecue with your own hands with dimensions. this work requires certain knowledge and skills.
This stage involves determining the dimensions of the future structure. These will be used in drawing up the project plan. The drawing requires:
- draw all structural elements;
- indicate dimensions;
- indicate the exact location of the elements.
It is important to maintain accurate proportions. Thus, it will be possible to clearly evaluate the appearance and ergonomics of the future structure. We offer a plan and drawing below. The only blot is that this plan shows a barbecue with countertops instead of a stove, but otherwise its design is similar. You can see what the stove looks like in the photo below.
, as well as explanation and description below A detailed design drawing is presented below.
- The total width of the structure of 8 bricks is 2000 mm;
- Length of 3 bricks (not indicated on the drawing) – 750 mm;
- The height of the slab of 12 bricks is 780 mm;
- The internal height of the combustion chamber of 12 bricks is 780 mm;
- The total height including the smoke chamber of 43 bricks is 2795 mm;
Tools and materials
When the brick grill diagram is ready, you can take care of the tools that will be required to complete your plan. You will need:
Tools:
Gloves
Rope and pegs
Cement container
Bulgarian
Materials:
Ordinary brick 180 pcs
Brick Ш-8 – 175 pcs.
Brick Ш47 for the arch – 26 pcs
Fireclay sand
Corner
Cleaning door 140x140
Fire door 410x410
Cast iron tiles
How many bricks do you need for a grill? For this project you will need 831 pieces, more details are indicated above. In addition, we will need cement, sand, clay, reinforcement, metal corners, tiles, etc. Only when you have all the materials can you begin the main work.
Installation
It's time to start building a barbecue with your own hands. When performing work, it is important to take into account each brick row. This will be described in more detail below in the paragraph on ordering, but for now we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the types of solutions that will be useful for the job.
Masonry mortar
When building a barbecue on outdoors 3 types of solution are used. This is explained different temperatures heating different parts of the structure.
| Type of solution | Application | Description |
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| Cement-sand | The outer verst of the masonry is the foundation, the first rows of the barbecue (up to the fireclay bricks), the head and neck of the chimney. | Cement-based mortar is used in places where there is no strong heat. Not suitable for laying the inside of the stove. |
| Clay-sand | Masonry of the inner verst, namely the heat-accumulating zone, the source and fluff of the chimney. | More heat-resistant (up to 400 degrees) than its cement counterpart, and also environmentally friendly. The shelf life of the solution is unlimited! In case of evaporation of moisture, it is treated by diluting the water. |
| We use it for laying the combustion chamber. | When purchasing fireclay clay, make sure that it is not damaged and has not been long time in a damp room. During operation, such clay can withstand up to 1800 degrees Celsius. The solution based on it is plastic, but when dried it is extremely durable. |
When making fireclay mortar for a brick barbecue for areas with increased thermal load, you will need:
- fireclay sand;
- ordinary clay;
- water.
To do fireproof mortar, follow these steps.
- To begin, take clay (a full ten-liter bucket), add water to it and stir until it becomes a homogeneous paste. Leave for 3 days until swelling.
- Next, take more water and add it to the solution. Gradually add sand. The resulting mass should have the consistency of thick sour cream, for example. The optimal sand:clay ratio is 2:1.
- If the water overflows, add a little more clay to the solution.
Clay-sand mortar
Let's make it, we will need:
- gray or white clay;
- shovel;
- sand;
- water.
- It is necessary to soak fireclay and regular clay 1:1. After the latter swells, mix with a spatula so that there are no lumps.
- Add sand in a 4:2 ratio with clay and water. We do not use cement in this solution.
- The last step is to check the readiness of the solution. We take two bricks and place them on top of each other with a 5 mm mortar seam, removing its excess. Let it dry for 40 minutes and check the quality of the coupling - lift the structure by the top brick so that the bottom one remains suspended. If it does not come off, the solution is of high quality. This concept is called adhesion.
Cement mortar
We are preparing a cement mortar; for its production we will use:
- cement grade M400;
- water;
- sand;
- mixing container.
Manufacturing technology cement mortar for brick barbecue not so complicated anymore:
- We use the proportions cement:sand = 1:3.
- The sand should be free of any impurities, as this will speed up the process of weathering the mortar from the masonry. The yellower the sand, the lower quality it is.
- We use a container - 1 bucket of cement, 4 buckets of sand. We get 40 liters of the mixture, because... the cement still fills the space between the sand.
- Add water at room temperature at the rate of 0.75 liters per 1 kg of cement, stirring the solution.
- Check for adhesion, the same as in the previous paragraph.
On average, laying 100 bricks with a 5 mm seam will require about 30 liters of mortar.
Since this structure has a lot of weight, it is impossible to do without a strong foundation for a brick grill.
- Laying out the foundation and marking the site. Using a tape measure, the location where the building will be located is measured. Next, a spatula, pegs and rope are used;
- Digging a pit. Its depth should be 30-35 cm for a monolithic slab. This is quite enough (but it all depends on the soil on your site). Length – 2200 mm, width – 950 mm.
- We fill in a 10 cm layer of sand and make a sand cushion by pouring water and tamping. Next we lay a mixture of crushed stone and sand 3:1, also at a depth of 10 cm.
- You can make a horizontal waterproofing layer around the base, into which we pour clay and tamp it thoroughly.
- We lay lining roofing felt brand RKP-350 (400) for vertical coating waterproofing. It is quite durable and available material. Compulsory this stage is if the groundwater level in your area is at a depth of more than 1 meter from the bottom of the barbecue foundation.
- Construction of formwork from planed timber (or any durable substitute) around the perimeter of the pit. It should rise above the ground by about 8 cm. It is reinforced with supports at two edges and in the middle of the structure to prevent destruction during pouring of concrete. Formwork is needed to ensure that the monolithic slab is level.
Treat the boards with machine oil before laying to make removal easier.
- We lay reinforcement (8mm) at equal intervals of 10 cm in length and width (reinforcement). We knit the reinforcement with wire and prime it with cement laitance of the consistency of dough. It is installed on pads so that when pouring it is approximately in the middle of the slab.
- We use cement grade M400. The solution is in the following proportion: cement: sand: gravel = 1: 2: 4. Dilute with water to a thick paste.
- We fill it in one go to get a monolithic slab without cracks from the inside.
- The surface must be leveled with a spatula.
- For the first 3 days we cover the stove plastic film in order to protect it from drying out.
- After 6-8 days you can remove the formwork.
After the foundation for the brick grill is ready, you need to leave it for a while. 3 weeks will be enough (however, it all depends on the thickness of the structure). During this period, it will settle and gain the necessary strength, so that brickwork can begin.
Arranging a brick barbecue with your own hands
A DIY brick barbecue allows you to:
- Calculate the number of bricks required for construction (831 pcs);
- Calculate the required amount of mortar for masonry (~250 liters);
Arranging a brick barbecue (masonry drawings) The order is shown up to 24 rows(smoke chamber). The diagram of its masonry can be seen in sections, and the drawing is in the corresponding section of the article.
Now let's take a closer look at each of the rows. For convenience, we introduce symbols bricks:
- Vitebsky – “B”;
- Private – “R”;
- Brick Ш-8 – “Ш-8”;
- Brick Sh-47 – “Sh-47”.
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It is hard to imagine modern dacha without a barbecue - an original brick structure. By building it, you will get rid of the need to carry a steel box with holes in your car. You don't have to kneel in front of it, fanning the fire and swallowing acrid smoke. A brick grill will make the process of preparing barbecue easy and enjoyable, and will also contribute to the decoration of your summer cottage.
We will talk about possible design options for such a structure and the main stages of its construction in more detail.
Options for outdoor grills
How does a brick grill differ from a portable metal one? The fundamental design of these foci is the same. It is a fireproof platform for coals, equipped with sides and raised on support legs.
They also have differences:
- Roasting area brick structure higher than that of a portable one, so it is more convenient to cook on it;
- At a stationary fireplace, you can arrange for smoke to be vented into a chimney, so you can comfortably sit next to it, regardless of the direction of the wind;
- The brick version is superior in decorative qualities to the portable one. It becomes a key element landscape design and an important part of the recreation area.
The simplest barbecue can be made from brick without using mortar. Concrete a flat area under it. After this, lay the bricks dry, carefully forming even legs and walls.
The gaps that remain between the bricks will act as ventilation for the firebox, and the sides will protect the fire from strong winds. Having laid out the “legs”, they are covered with a homemade slab cast from refractory concrete. The work is completed by laying the walls, after which the stationary grill will be ready to receive barbecue.
In passing, we note that the fundamental differences between a grill and a barbecue are more far-fetched than real. The only difference between them is what the meat is fried on. In a barbecue, a grate is used for this, and in a barbecue, steel skewers are used.
By replacing the grill with skewers, you can easily turn the grill into a barbecue. The supporting platforms on the brick sides will be a reliable support for them.
The obvious disadvantage of this design is the lack of a roof and a smoke collector. Therefore, closed buildings made of brick, equipped with a light canopy and a chimney, are most widespread.
In addition to improving the functional qualities of such a fireplace, the owner has a vast field for decoration and stylization.
If you decide to build an outdoor barbecue out of brick, but don’t feel very confident as a decorator, then cover it with a simple arched vault and crown it with a short pipe. The design will only benefit from such an addition. A sudden rain will not extinguish the brazier in such a fireplace, and the wind will not direct smoke into the faces of the guests gathered in the gazebo.
A small canopy over the façade would also be useful. It will protect you from the rain and allow you not to interrupt the frying process.
The side cavities in a brick grill can be used to store dishes and other kitchen utensils.
By adding a metal door to the design of the fireplace with a chimney, we get a barbecue stove. After heating, it will have enough heat not only for barbecue, but also for preparing first courses.
It should not be kept outdoors. Damp brick does not retain heat well and is quickly destroyed by temperature changes. Therefore, when deciding on such a project, do not forget to draw a diagram of a canopy that will protect the fireplace from precipitation.
Note that — great alternative garden gazebo. If you have not built it yet, then combine these two structures in one complex.
The examples discussed convince us that building a brick grill with your own hands is not too difficult a task. The most important part of this structure - the vault with a brick chimney - can be replaced with a smoke collector made of galvanized steel. It can be ordered from a qualified tinsmith, having previously removed dimensions from the drawing.
Before starting laying, you should determine a place for a stationary barbecue. Here you need to take into account the direction of the prevailing winds, the slope of the terrain and the features of the landscape.
Do not build the fireplace near trees, bushes or other flammable objects. Proximity to the recreation area is another condition that must be taken into account when searching for a place for a barbecue area. Ideally, if the continuation of the barbecue is yours summer gazebo. In this case, you won’t have to carry ready-made meals far.
When designing a grill, choose its height correctly. From an ergonomic point of view, the optimal height of the frying platform is equal to the distance from the surface of the ground to the wrist.
The length of the firebox should not exceed 100 cm. This will be enough to provide kebabs for a company of 8-10 people in one fire. The width of the firebox should be equal to the length of the skewer (47-62cm).
Translating our recommendations into “brick format”, let’s say that the external dimensions of the masonry are 4 by 2 bricks. Accordingly, all other dimensions of the fireplace are selected: the width of the foundation and the smoke umbrella. The approximate consumption of bricks for such a design is 250-300 pieces.
Step-by-step instructions for building a barbecue
We begin work with the construction of the foundation. It should not be made too deep. The main thing is that it is strong enough and can withstand the weight of a brick grill without subsidence.
Having marked the contours of the foundation, we remove the soil from the ground to a depth of 15-20 cm, after which we fill our “pit” concrete mixture. A pair of reinforcing bars with a diameter of 10-12 mm and a steel masonry mesh embedded in the concrete will strengthen the base. The top of the slab needs to be waterproofed. A leveling mortar screed is poured over it, and the ceramic tile or one layer of brick.
At the pouring stage, you can lay an electrical cable to the foundation. Concrete it into the base and bring out the contacts for connecting the lighting. This simple work will make the outdoor fireplace more comfortable to use.
A simple laying of a brick barbecue begins with the construction of three supporting walls - two side and one back. If you prefer a pass-through design, you don't have to build the back wall.
We carry out the laying on cement-sand mortar(1 part cement to 3 parts sand).
If you want to make two compartments (for frying and storing dishes), then you can make two cavities in the supporting part by placing another intermediate wall of half a brick.
Having laid out the walls, they need to be covered with a concrete slab. To do this, it is better to use a piece of OSB board of a suitable size. It is placed from below so that after the concrete has set, the formwork can be removed. On top you need to install a square frame made of edged boards. Its height should be equal to the thickness of the slab being poured.
Having laid dense polyethylene on the OSB, it is filled with a solution (layer thickness 1-2 cm). Then 4 reinforcing bars with a diameter of 12-14 mm are laid on it and the formwork is filled with fine-grained concrete (crushed stone fraction 0.5-1 cm).
After the concrete slab has hardened, we carry out the laying in the same way as the procedures discussed. To remove burnt coals, install a galvanized or stainless steel box in the grill. Its width must be made such that skewers or a barbecue grill can be placed on the sides.
The completion of the construction will be exhaust hood made of galvanized steel. It will save you from having to waste effort on laying a vaulted brick pipe.
You can attach the umbrella to brick walls using metal screws. Just before doing this, do not forget to place several short corners in the masonry seams to which the hood will be attached.
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 looking for the best place to build it. 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, interesting options are offered that you can implement 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. This is because only heat-resistant brick can withstand high temperatures. 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 the fact that many people are planning to build an outdoor version of the 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 either on special metal rods or simple protrusions that are formed in the 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. Take care of her appearance as well. 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 options 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 an original summer kitchen, 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.
It’s good if there is a metal barbecue on your personal plot, but not only practicality is important for a person, you also want beauty. Functionality and attractive appearance - this is a brick barbecue. There are both simple models, the manufacture of which does not require special skills, and there are very complex designs- real brick complexes that only a professional can make. It is better not to take on the construction of such structures without experience, but anyone can try to build a simple brick grill or barbecue oven.
What is the difference between a grill, a fireplace, an oven and a barbecue?
Fireplaces, stoves and barbecues have a brick wall on the back of the brazier, which the grill does not have. It is necessary to retain heat and to reflect it onto frying food.
The design of a fireplace, stove and barbecue provides for the construction of a chimney, which allows heated air and smoke to be vented away from the cook; the grill does not have this element.
In fireplaces and stoves, the heat is located in the firebox; in the grill device there is a metal tray for this purpose.
The heat of a grill, fireplace and barbecue is retained only while the fuel is burning, and the stove can remain warm for a long time.
Barbecues and stoves combine the function of a heating device with cooking, a grill is necessary only for cooking, and a fireplace is exclusively a heating device.
What tools and materials will be needed to build a brick barbecue:
Preparing the mixture for masonry
To build a barbecue with your own hands from brick, you need to choose high-quality mortars. You can use 2 options for such solutions:
- ready-made compositions (separate mixtures for walls and fireboxes);
- clay mixed with clean sand.
Such compositions have their own disadvantages and advantages; they need to be understood in detail. Previously, only clay was used in the construction of furnaces, but it has a serious drawback. Heating structures built on clay mortar must be well protected from moisture. It cannot be used for laying bricks on a pipe; in such places, mixtures based on cement or lime are used. IN last years fire-resistant compounds have become available, which are sold dry in construction stores. They go to work after diluting with water.
Clay is the cheapest binder that is completely environmentally safe.
For masonry, you must choose dark red clay. The quality of raw materials and the finished mixture is checked as follows:
- You need to take 500 gr. clay, stir it with 200 ml of water so that it does not stick to your hands.
- A lump is made from this mass and thrown onto the floor or against the wall; if cracks appear on the lump, the clay is too greasy; if the lump immediately crumbles, there is too much sand in the solution; a good clay mixture for laying a stove should look like plasticine.
- Laying 1000 bricks will require approximately 50-70 liters of mixture. To increase the strength of the mixture, add 0.5 cups of table salt to each bucket of clay. To increase the strength of the masonry, in weakly heated areas of the structure, it is permissible to add no more than 500 grams of cement to the mixture. on a bucket of clay.
- The resulting mixture should look like thick homemade sour cream.
- Often when building brick heating devices Various dry mixtures are used. Methods for their preparation and use are always indicated in the instructions.
Don’t forget that they sell formulations that are designed for different temperature conditions warming up the oven. There are mixtures intended only for laying fireboxes, and there are simple compositions for constructing the walls of a fireplace or stove.
How many bricks do you need?
Before building a brick barbecue with your own hands, you need to calculate how much it will be needed. There are many programs designed for such calculations. You can roughly calculate the need using a pre-prepared barbecue drawing. Dimensions of standard brick:
- length – 25 cm;
- width – 12 cm;
- height – 6.5 cm, together with the solution the height reaches 7 cm.
Taking into account the design and size of the brick, a calculation is made. Instead of a brick chimney, you can install tin pipe. Before work, focusing on drawings and photographs of a brick barbecue, be sure to prepare layer-by-layer sketches of the masonry. In the figure there are 28 layers of brick, 18 rows of which are the distance to the pipe and 10 rows to the lattice of the structure. Make 18 drawings and schematically mark the sequence of brick laying on them. Do not forget that the bottom brick should always be overlapped by 2 bricks on top. Also, a brick lying longitudinally must be overlapped on top by 2 transverse bricks. You can see the finished oven in the photo of a brick barbecue.
You need to choose a convenient place to build a barbecue, and you need to consider:
- the barbecue should be located no closer than 5 meters from the neighboring plot (better further);
- the structure is built at the maximum distance from wooden buildings;
- there should be no bushes or trees on the lawn near the barbecue;
- it is necessary to be able to supply lighting and water to the grill;
- It should be possible to build a canopy or gazebo.
Foundation structure
You immediately need to make markings for the foundation of the barbecue at the selected location; its dimensions must correspond to the order of the brick barbecue and take into account the masonry drawings. In addition, the dimensions depend on the layout of the site - whether there will be a gazebo being built nearby or whether a foundation needs to be made just to build a barbecue. It is best to use a slab base:
- Using pre-established markers, a pit is dug 40-50 cm deep.
- Fill it with a mixture of gravel and coarse sand to the soil level, compact it and install formwork 150 mm high on top.
- IN assembled structure assemble the reinforcement frame.
- A concrete solution is poured into the formwork and compacted well so that there is no air left in the body of the foundation.
- Use a level to check the level of the site.
- After this, everything is covered with damp burlap in order to increase the drying time and prevent cracking of the concrete.
The foundation will be completely ready in three days, then the formwork can be removed.
Construction of barbecue walls
To protect the foundation and bricks from moisture penetrating from the ground, the foundation walls must be treated with tar, and 2-3 layers of roofing material are laid on top of it. Mix the masonry mortar (recipe listed above). The first row of bricks is laid on roofing felt laid on the foundation. On rows 7 and 10, metal plates are inserted into the masonry. Should the metal sheets already be in the oven? brick length.
When laying bricks, be sure to take long breaks, which are necessary for the mortar to set, otherwise the tall structure may crawl.
Fresh mortar sags, the seams between the rows of bricks dry out and become smaller, for this reason deviations from the project are possible. It takes 2-3 days for the walls to shrink; this is affected by the ambient temperature. Self-build allows for breaks in work - this is a significant advantage over using hired builders who try to completely complete the project as quickly as possible.
Using a saw or grinder, cut off 1/2 half of the brick so that a sheet of metal can be placed in the groove made. We raise the walls further, laying bricks according to the drawings. On the 15th row, it is necessary to lay out the arch; for this, semicircular wooden templates are used. A pattern of the required curvature is made from plywood, a cutting line is marked along it with a pencil and cut out with a jigsaw. Prepare the second board in the same way. To strengthen the vault template, another board is inserted between the boards and everything is connected. The ready-made template can be used. It is placed between the walls of the firebox, and the laying of bricks begins, connecting them with mortar.
The middle brick of the vault should be located exactly in the center of the firebox opening.
For laying the firebox and barbecue pipe, it is necessary to use heat-resistant bricks.
They start laying the pipe from the 18th row; to reduce the width of the hole in each row, do they remove the masonry? brick width. Thus, 28 rows of masonry are laid out. Instead of a brick vault, you can prepare a metal box and install it into the masonry.
What you need to pay attention to:
- When using a barbecue on your site, you must not violate fire safety rules, otherwise your vacation may be ruined.
- Do not light a barbecue with gasoline or kerosene; use special compounds for this purpose;
- You should not soak coals or firewood with ignition compounds; they only sprinkle the kindling on top;
- Do not forget that high-quality fuel is good vacation and delicious food. For this reason, worry about dry firewood in advance. Experts advise using birch coals, which make food aromatic and tasty.
We build a simple brick grill with our own hands. Step-by-step instructions with photos
A brick barbecue grill is a stationary building where barbecue, vegetables, fish and other food are prepared in the open air. Cooking occurs with the help of hot smoke and heat coming from an open fire.
Unlike collapsible metal structures, a brick barbecue is a solid structure that has been used for years. It can serve as an alternative to a stove and smokehouse. In a suburban area, it can also be original decoration territories.
We will tell you how to build brick barbecues with your own hands (drawings, photos, orders at the end of the article).
How to make a barbecue from bricks in the country
Have you decided to build an outdoor brick grill with your own hands? There are a huge number of photos of barbecue designs, diagrams, orders. How to choose the right option?
There are homemade brick barbecues with and without roofs. A garden grill without a roof is a brazier of varying heights.
Simple design that does not require special costs and effort during construction, but when it rains you won’t be able to use the barbecue.
The presence of a roof implies the presence of a chimney, which is covered from precipitation with a canopy. This grill looks like a fireplace.
Closed barbecues are solid outdoor structures; they are often equipped with additional elements. It could be grill grate, oven, cauldron. A grill with space for a cauldron can be used for cooking pilaf or to heat up food. If the cauldron is removed, a full-fledged roasting pan remains. If you cover the hole for the cauldron with rings, you can place any dishes on them, just like on a stove. The design can be supplemented niches for firewood, coals and utensils.
What elements will be included and how to make a country barbecue out of brick so that it suits you is determined at the design stage, based on the planned dimensions, how much food will be cooked in the barbecue simultaneously, and what types of food will be cooked on it.
Designing a brick grill
Ordering construction is an expensive pleasure, but With minimal masonry skills, you can freely build a brick grill with your own hands. What elements will be needed (cauldron, place for heating food, grill grate, smokehouse) should be thought out in advance. There are many drawings. Below is an example of building a simple indoor barbecue with a pipe.
ATTENTION! We strongly recommend that you take design seriously. Many summer residents build brick barbecues with their own hands, without using drawings. As a result, the structure, at best, turns into a flowerbed. Since it is impossible to use a homemade brick grill for its intended purpose. Inconvenient.
When choosing or drawing up a project, you should proceed from the dimensions future construction. They depend on plot size. It is worth remembering that the land occupied by the barbecue will no longer be used for other purposes. The size of the firebox will depend on how much food will be cooked in the grill at the same time.
Brick barbecue projects: drawings, photos
Peculiarities: the length of the firebox should not exceed 1 m - this is enough for 8-10 skewers at a time. The width should be consistent with the length of a standard skewer - 47-62 cm. The height of the frying platform is ideally just above the waist of the person who will cook.
Since a stationary grill often becomes central decorative element plot, this should be taken into account when designing and selecting a location. Its reverse side looks like a solid brick wall, so it is advisable to position the structure so that With reverse side it was not viewed. Or provide for its decoration taking into account fire safety.
Choosing a place for a barbecue
A barbecue area is also a place to relax. Nobody wants to build a stationary brick grill with their own hands so that it is not convenient to use. When choosing where to place it, be sure to consider a number of points:
- proximity to vacation spot- not far from the gazebo, summer kitchen or a canopy with benches and a table;
- flat area, specially equipped;
- required convenient approach, ideally - several;
- proximity to a water source(often a water supply is connected to the barbecue and a sink is installed. In this case, you will have to drain the water from the system for the winter to avoid cracking of the pipes);
- weather protection(canopy), sometimes they set up a barbecue and a resting place under one canopy;
- sufficient distance from trees, flower beds and beds- from high temperatures, plants will wither and may die;
- sufficient distance from garbage containers and toilets;
- Direction of the wind(if it is unchanged, place the grill so that the smoke blows not towards the home, but towards the vacant lot).
Important! The grill is a fire hazard. It should be located in the garden far enough from the house, flammable wooden buildings, areas for cars.
Tools and materials
Before you build a brick barbecue in your country house, you need a ready-made or pre-drawn up project calculate it yourself required amount of materials.
This is necessary so as not to encounter a shortage or, conversely, excessive remaining surpluses. Based on the quantities of material calculated for the project, an estimate is drawn up.
The calculation is made so that there is a small margin of material. Tools you will need:
- shovel;
- trough or concrete mixer;
- buckets for solution;
- Master OK;
- level, plumb line;
- circular saw A.
- fireclay (kiln) brick, withstands temperature changes without cracking;
Consumables:
- foundation material(rubble stone, cement, sand, crushed stone, boards or smooth plywood for formwork);
- reinforcement mesh;
- iron sheet;
- metal grilles, valves, corners, doors.
If the grill is designed with niches and a work area, you will additionally need stone countertop. A mixture of clay and sand is usually used as a masonry mortar, at least for the firebox.
The cement mortar will quickly deteriorate and crack when exposed to high temperatures (can reach 1000 ° C in the firebox) and temperature changes. Clay must be done first soak for several days. Clay and building mixtures with it are offered in construction stores.
Reference: fireproof material is required for laying out the firebox in direct contact with the fire. In order to save money, for the construction of the base and elements that are not exposed to open flames and high temperatures, you can take ordinary brick - incl. remaining from the dismantling of any structures, cleared of solution residues.
A simple do-it-yourself brick grill: step-by-step instructions
As an example, step by step, in a “do-it-yourself” format, we will analyze how to build a barbecue with your own hands from brick, the simplest option. The only complication that our simple brick grill will have (photo of the proposed option below) is a pipe. We consider pipe laying necessary in Russian conditions. Let's build! Below is a construction diagram.
Foundation for barbecue
The first stage of construction is pouring the foundation. A deep hole is dug for him 30 cm and size, which is 20-30 cm exceeds the size of the future structure. The walls and bottom are leveled and compacted. A cushion of sand and gravel is laid on the bottom. The layers are laid alternately, each subsequent one must be moistened and compacted. Pillow thickness - 15 cm.
Before pouring, formwork is installed, protruding above the ground by 10 cm. Placed at the bottom of the pit reinforcement mesh and is poured cement mortar. At the final stage, the foundation should be leveled using level. Complete hardening of the concrete occurs 3-4 weeks, i.e. you should wait before further construction 28 days. To ensure uniform setting in hot, dry weather, the concrete surface should be periodically moistened.
Clay is diluted with sand in the ratio 1:1 . The consistency of the solution should be like thick sour cream. It should be easy to handle with your hands, without spreading. If a small amount of clay mortar with sand easily rolls into a rope with a diameter 1 cm without cracking, spreading or losing shape, then the quality of the solution is good.
While the foundation is hardening, you should take care of the clay mortar in advance. G lina is soaked in water for a week and stir periodically, adding water if necessary. Clay and clay masonry mortar are sold in hardware stores. We supply electricity while still pouring, before laying out the brick grill. We draw out the contacts for connection with our own hands.
Waterproofing is laid on a completely hardened foundation - polyethylene folded several times, a layer of roofing felt or other bituminous material. Country barbecues are built in compliance with standard rules brickwork. It is recommended to water the brick the day before laying or immerse it in it for 20-30 seconds immediately before laying. Then it will not take moisture from the clay, and the grip will be better.
Order: how to build a brick grill
Despite the fact that we are dismantling an outdoor brick grill that is easy to build, the order of laying the bricks (diagram) is drawn up in advance, taking into account the selected dimensions and configuration. It is most convenient to do this on a checkered sheet.
How to lay brick? The easiest installation method is with each row offset by half a brick in relation to the previous one. The first two rows are laid out solid. The very first row is made up of solid bricks, without halves.
The lower part of the grill is the base. The laying pattern is from the corners to the center along the lines outlined in advance. Every 3 rows it is necessary to check the correct installation level and plumb, lay out the mesh for reinforcement.
The height of the plinth depends on the project. It may have one or more niches where firewood, coal and other utensils are stored. It is laid out in continuous masonry.
The central part of the structure is the firebox. The base for the roasting pan in advance cast from concrete with reinforcement or laid out of brick. If arches for the firebox and niches are built according to the project, apply circled. To distribute the bricks evenly, chips are inserted between them.
The gaps are the same, approximately 1 cm. Only after the arch has been completely laid out is the space between the bricks wetted and filled with mortar. The laid arch is left to harden with a circle on a day or two.
If the grill will also be used as a barbecue, you should in advance be concerned about the possibility grille installation. Leave a small ledge for it, or several ledges so that the grille can be placed at different levels. Install it on reinforcement rods embedded in the walls of the barbecue.
Advice: If you leave small gaps between the bricks when laying the firebox, when using the barbecue in the future, thanks to the air penetrating into the cracks, combustion will be better.
The roasting pan is placed on metal corners, which are attached to the masonry with pins. Keep this in mind when assembling a country brick grill with your own hands (photo of a correctly folded firebox below).
Important! It is unacceptable for precipitation to come into contact with unfinished brickwork. If it starts to rain, it must be carefully covered with polyethylene.
The last stage is the construction of the chimney. Its presence allows you to maintain heat in the grill longer and remove smoke. For the chimney, the masonry continues to be laid, gradually narrowing towards the top. This is done by shifting the bricks in rows. The displacement is made no more than a third of a brick- otherwise the structure may be unstable.
Peculiarity: The pipe is a heavy part and requires support columns for its installation.
If laying out a brick pipe seems too complicated, you can install a metal one. Upon completion of the masonry, the walls of the firebox must be fired. To do this, light wood in the hearth and increase the heat to the maximum.
The construction of a brazier, installation of a cauldron or tray is carried out on final stage. After this, decoration is carried out. If there is a tabletop, it can be decorated with a slab of porcelain stoneware. The grill itself is lined plaster, decorative stone , facing tiles etc.
We looked at how to make a brick grill yourself. A separate issue is protecting the structure from mortar washout. The problem is solved by processing with special compounds. It could be heat-resistant varnish, oil-based impregnating composition for ovens and fireplace masonry, silicone water repellent, in addition protecting against the appearance of microorganisms in the masonry.
To ensure fire safety, the barbecue for the dacha is covered with paving slabs. In addition to fire protection, it will create a flat, comfortable platform. There should be no flammable objects in the immediate vicinity of the grill. For decoration, only non-flammable, heat-resistant materials are chosen.
DIY brick grill: photos, videos, drawings
From this article you can find out what features a brick grill has, get acquainted with popular types of structures, recommendations for their construction and placement. The text contains practical tips that will help you choose for your summer cottage best option outdoor oven, grill or barbecue and make it yourself, guided by diagrams, photos and descriptions.
The construction of a barbecue requires careful preparation, taking into account many nuances and compliance with technological features
Brick grill: features and types of structures
To prepare barbecue, barbecues made of metal are usually used. However, sudden rain and wind can cause problems for recreation. In such cases, it is much more convenient to use a brick kebab grill or a grill located under a canopy.
To get started self-construction brick grill, you need to choose the “right” place
What is a brick grill: photo and device
The brazier, made of brick, is a permanently located structure. In this case, the product may have different dimensions, design and additional equipment. On the Internet you can see in the photo brick barbecues with a simple device, consisting of just a few rows of bricks and a brazier, as well as more complex options designs.
Barbecues with a complex configuration have the appearance of a massive structure. There are even entire complexes of buildings for universal purposes. Despite the differences in design, most of the outdoor brick ovens and barbecues pictured have a similar layout and structure.
Such structures consist of the following elements:
- base;
- foundation base;
- lower side walls;
- braziers;
- upper side walls;
- chimney pipe.
Comfortable brick grill with a roof and an additional table
To increase the comfort of use and expand the capabilities of the barbecue, it is supplemented with extensions in the form of:
- ovens;
- smokehouses;
- sinks;
- countertops for convenient cutting of products;
- cauldron;
- niche intended for storing dishes.
To make a barbecue stove with your own hands, you should use bricks with fire-resistant properties, for example, fireclay. This material has a yellowish-sandy tint, as well as a well-defined granular structure. Fireclay blocks are resistant not only to fire, but also to chemical influences; in particular, they are not affected by ash and soot.
Note! Fireclay bricks are practically impossible to cut, so manufacturers produce ready-made blocks of various sizes and configurations. This feature must be taken into account when choosing a building material and calculating its quantity.
Brick grill is available in various variations
Advantages and features of brick barbecues
Brick barbecues differ from traditional stoves primarily in their purpose. These designs are designed to create comfortable conditions for cooking outdoors. They are quite simple to make and undemanding in terms of materials. The dimensions, as well as the structure of the barbecue, can be chosen arbitrarily, taking into account your own needs and wishes.
Each owner can build a simple outdoor stove and barbecue made of brick on his or her property, which cannot be said about the structures that are installed in the house. Thanks to all these features, as well as the presence of a foundation, masonry work is greatly simplified.
Advantages of brick barbecue grills:
- versatility - the designs are suitable for preparing any products and dishes based on them;
- the presence of a large fryer - thanks to this, the heat inside the structure is distributed evenly, resulting in perfect frying;
- the design provides sufficient space for the use of kebab skewers and grills;
The main advantage of a brick grill is its high heat capacity, this material Unlike metal, it retains heat very well
- complex structures are equipped with a smoke collector, which makes the operation of the barbecue more comfortable;
- high reliability and durability;
- no special care required;
- the ability to equip the structure with additional capabilities by installing a smokehouse or cauldron.
There are not many disadvantages, but they are still present. Firstly, the structure is stationary, so it cannot be moved to another place if necessary. Secondly, open-type structures do not allow cooking during rain. The exception is brick grills in a gazebo or under a canopy.
How to make a brick grill with your own hands: drawings and photos, design and calculations
When choosing the type of construction and design of the barbecue, it is necessary to take into account the landscape features of the site. The structure should not stand out from the general style, but, on the contrary, must emphasize it. The process of developing a barbecue project is not limited to the aesthetic side of the issue. There are certain rules that must be followed to ensure safe operation and make it more comfortable.
Drawing of a brick grill
To build a site located in front of an open fire, it is imperative to use fire-resistant materials; the following are suitable for these purposes:
You should also take into account the wind rose. You should not start construction if there is a possibility that smoke will enter the windows of a residential building. It is prohibited to place a barbecue near neighbors' property. Having a barbecue or oven can cause discomfort.
Note! If a batch of fireclay bricks contains blocks with a lighter shade, it means that the technology was violated during the manufacturing process of the material, and this casts doubt on the strength characteristics of the product.
First of all, you need to carefully consider the placement of the brick barbecue - after all, it will be impossible to move it to another place later
In the construction of a brick barbecue with your own hands, the drawing plays an important role. To make your work easier, it is advisable to make a sketch of your summer cottage. Such a sketch will allow you to assess the features of the territory on a scale and choose the right place for construction. The area located within a radius of 5 m around the open fire must be free of trees. The presence of plantings is allowed on the side where the structure is fenced with a wall, but no closer than at a distance of 0.5 m.
An outdoor brick grill must be provided with free access, as well as a water supply in case of a fire.
Do not place fire hazardous objects nearby:
- compost heaps;
- sanitary and technical facilities;
- containers with garbage.
If you follow basic fire safety rules and install a barbecue away from the fence and street, you can avoid conflict situations with neighbors.
Brick laying pattern: 1. tie row; 2-6. spoon rows; 7, 8. dressing in half a brick
How to choose the optimal brick barbecue design
Having decided to build on summer cottage barbecue or outdoor oven yourself, it is not at all necessary to design the structure from scratch. On the Internet you can find drawings, photos and diagrams for building a barbecue with your own hands that will meet any wishes. Moreover, there is no need at all to try to select a project in finished form. In the drawing of the future design, you can combine any elements you like, which will allow you to achieve maximum compliance with your personal requirements.
On initial stage must be completed detailed drawing barbecue made of brick, indicating on it the exact configuration of the structure and all the data regarding its appearance.
The drawn up diagram should take into account the following nuances:
- structural design;
- the nature of the placement of the main and additional components, namely: combustion chamber, brazier, chimney pipe, loading door, etc.;
- dimensions of all structural elements.
At the beginning of the process of constructing a barbecue, it is important to decide on its structure and design.
You should also consider the presence of a roof. There are open and closed fryer options. In the second case, the design of a brick kebab oven looks like a fireplace. The advantages of such a project are obvious, since in case of rain the fireplace will be protected from precipitation. In order for such a structure to function properly, it is necessary to install a chimney.
At the design stage, the presence of additional structures is also considered. Near the barbecue you can set up a platform that will be used for preparing food. A countertop is installed in this area, and a sink with water is also connected. Designs for barbecues made of bricks with a stove for a cauldron, in which you can cook pilaf and other dishes over an open fire, look quite attractive.
Important! If water is supplied to an outdoor stove or barbecue, in the fall you will definitely have to empty the system of liquid, since during frosts the pipes will be destroyed.
Brick grill diagram
How to calculate the size of a structure for building a brick grill with your own hands
When the configuration of the barbecue and all components are determined, the dimensional parameters of the structure should be entered into the drawing. There are no exact recommendations regarding this, but do not forget the general standards.
The optimal depth of the brazier in a barbecue for a brick cottage is 12-17 cm. This is quite enough to place the coals. In this case, the products will not be located too close to the heat.
The brazier itself should be placed at a height of about 1 m from the ground level. If this parameter is calculated individually, you can use a simple and convenient measurement method. To do this, measure the distance from the elbow of a standing person to the ground. The resulting value will be the ideal height indicator.
Most often, the width of the grill does not exceed 1 m, based on 10 skewers
The standard width of a barbecue for a brick cottage is 1 m. If you increase this figure, the process of frying kebabs will not be so convenient, since you will have to constantly move between skewers. The width of 1 m allows you to monitor the condition of the products while being in one place.
As for the depth of the structure (from the back to the front wall), the minimum acceptable value is 0.5 m. Ideally, the skewers should be held firmly on the edges of the fryer. To do this, the depth must correspond to their length, minus the tip and handle. Taking into account the fact that the structure of a brick barbecue at the dacha will ultimately have an impressive weight, it will be necessary to equip a massive and durable foundation. The dimensions of this structure should not exceed the dimensions of the base. It is better if the foundation area is a little larger.
Do-it-yourself calculation of the amount of materials for building a foundation for an outdoor stove
To build a permanent foundation, you will need to dig a small pit. The bottom of this depression in the ground is leveled, after which a sand cushion is built. Then a formwork structure is installed on it, which is subsequently filled with concrete mixture.
Slab foundation for a brick grill
To build formwork to create a base for a brick oven with your own hands, you can use the following materials:
- used boards;
- slate sheets;
- wooden boards;
- sheets of metal, etc.
Important! When selecting a material, it is necessary to take into account the strength characteristics, and you should also check its integrity, otherwise the formwork simply will not withstand the pressure of concrete.
To build a brick oven-barbecue with your own hands, you can use both strip foundation, and a tiled base. Despite the difference in configuration, these elements have the same rectangular shape. The amount of concrete is calculated using the formula: V= AxBxC, where A and B are the length and width of the base, C is its depth (without sand cushion), and V is the amount of mortar required for pouring.
Guarantee long term It is impossible to operate a barbecue without a strong foundation, so a foundation for a stationary structure is a must
Interesting projects for creating a barbecue, oven or barbecue from brick
Before building a brick-based barbecue or grill, it is very important to purchase high-quality material. This determines how durable and strong the structure will be.
The main criteria for choosing high-quality bricks:
- Fullness and density - if quartz sand is used as a production raw material, then the optimal indicator is 1800-1950 kg/m3, if clay is 1800-2000 kg/m3.
- Strength level - high-quality fireclay bricks have a strength value of 22 N/mm?.
- Heat resistance - to build a barbecue in a brick country house, it is better to use fireclay blocks that can withstand the influence of 1650-1750°C. Ceramic bricks with a temperature limit of up to 1200°C can be used to form the outer walls, lower levels and smoke collector.
- The level of thermal conductivity - for high-quality fireclay blocks this indicator is 0.6, for ceramic bricks - 0.8 units.
The brick used to create a barbecue must meet certain requirements
In addition, the building material must be resistant to alkalis, acids and salts.
Note! If, when hit with a hammer, a brick produces a ringing loud sound, it means that high-quality raw materials were used for its manufacture, and the process itself proceeded without violations of technology.
How to build a base for a simple brick grill with your own hands
The design of the simplest barbecue has brick walls with protrusions. They are formed by placing some rows of bricks on edge. The presence of such protrusions allows you to install skewers with kebabs, barbecue grills or heat-resistant sheets made of metal.
The construction of a simple brick grill begins with arranging the base:
- the fertile layer of soil is removed;
- a foundation pit is formed with a depth of 20-25 cm. The width of this area should exceed the size of the barbecue by 0.5 m on each side;
- the bottom is leveled, a crushed stone cushion 15 cm thick is formed. For this, it is advisable to use material with a medium fraction size;
Brick barbecue - the structure is quite heavy, so on soft ground it needs a solid foundation
- The crushed stone cushion is carefully compacted. A vibrating plate is suitable for these purposes. If such a tool is not available, you can use a wooden or metal tamper.
Further actions depend on what type of base is chosen for installing the barbecue. For installation paving slabs or paving stones, it is enough to pour a small layer of fine-grained sand, after which the coating is laid according to technology.
The tile base requires additional reinforcement. For these purposes, a rod with a diameter of 1 cm is suitable. It is laid in increments of 0.2 m across and along the foundation. The intersection areas of the rods are connected using special wire or plastic clamps. A mesh made of thick wire can be used as a reinforcing material.
Then you need to place the formwork structure along the edges of the pit and fill it concrete mortar. It is advisable to use M250 grade material for this. You can begin further work on making a barbecue at your dacha out of brick with your own hands only after the concrete has completely hardened. If the average temperature during the day does not fall below +20°C, then this will take a week. At a temperature of +17°C, concrete will harden for at least two weeks.
The first row of bricks should be laid on a previously cleaned foundation at a distance of 10-20cm from its edge
How to build a brick grill with the simplest design
For work, it is preferable to use solid ceramic bricks of the M200 or oven grade. The latter will cost more. It is not recommended to use fireclay blocks for these purposes, since this material is not very suitable for making an open brick barbecue with your own hands.
To hold the bricks together, you must use a clay-sand mixture. To increase the strength characteristics of this material, you can add a little cement to its composition.
Helpful advice! Beginners can use ready-made option mixtures for stoves, the main thing is that it is not heat-resistant and does not contain fireclay. The mixing process is carried out according to the instructions.
The optimal thickness of the seam between the rows is 3-5 mm. During the work, it is necessary to strictly maintain this size, and also constantly monitor the placement of the bricks horizontally and vertically, otherwise the structure will be crooked. The material is laid in accordance with the selected pattern.
You need to lay out the rows in accordance with the design, checking the horizontal and vertical lines from time to time using a level
Each odd row begins with the installation of a whole element, and the even row begins with half a brick. The sixth and tenth rows have projections. In this area, the material is laid sideways, so that the bricks are turned transversely in relation to the main rows. If you want to make a barbecue out of brick with your own hands with the possibility of installing a grate, on the 6th and 10th rows protrusions are formed not only on the sides, but also on the back wall. To maintain the thickness of the masonry in these areas, the material is laid out in two rows.
Starting from the 7th row, brick laying is carried out only on one of the halves: either on the right or on the left. On one side there will be a heat-resistant chamber, on the other there will be a table for preliminary preparation of products.
Brick is hygroscopic, so special protection will be required to extend its service life. To minimize contact of masonry with moisture, lay under the first row waterproofing material. Roll-type roofing material or waterproofing material are suitable for these purposes. The material is laid in two layers, after which the edges around the perimeter are treated with hydrophobic impregnation. It would not be amiss to have waterproofing between the first and second rows of masonry. It takes 4-5 days to dry the structure.
Brick barbecue technology
This is not the only option for creating a brick grill with your own hands; Photos of similar structures that can be found on the Internet clearly show how diverse the design of such structures can be.
How to build a brick barbecue: photo and description of the process
This scheme is a little more complicated than the previous version, but it can also be mastered by a person with no experience. In this case, the combustion chamber has a straight arch, which, unlike a vaulted structure, is much simpler to implement. The height of the frying chamber is 0.9 m, while the total height of the barbecue is 217.5 cm.
Before making a brick barbecue, you will need to build a foundation with a monolithic reinforced base. In this case, the metal rod is laid in increments of 15 cm on top of the crushed stone cushion. Waterproofing material is laid in two layers on the dried base. After this, you can begin laying bricks.
Note! If the structure is installed in a gazebo, then the first row of material is laid directly on the floor. If the foundation lies below this level, additional rows of brick will need to be laid to level the foundation. Only after this can you start assembling a barbecue or grill in a gazebo with your own hands according to the proposed scheme.
The easiest way to lay a brick barbecue - each row is shifted by half a brick in one direction or the other
The first 9 rows are laid in accordance with the diagram. In this case, half bricks can be used if indicated in the drawing. During work, be sure to check the verticality of the walls and the horizontality of the rows. In addition, the thickness of the solution should be monitored. In this case optimal thickness equal to 8-10 mm.
To create a base for laying a continuous 6th row, after forming the 5th row, you need to lay 3 metal strips 4 cm wide, 0.5 cm thick. Its length should be slightly less than the stove span - about 145 cm. Next, the bricks are laid according to the scheme up to the 12th row, where sawn blocks are placed along the structure. As a result, the 12-13th rows form an interesting decorative belt around the barbecue.
The combustion chamber is formed by 20-25 rows. On the 22nd row the arch is closed, after which the structure begins to gradually narrow. The vault is formed up to the 30th row, when the structure passes into the chimney. Then you need to alternate the 30th and 31st rows until the required height is reached.
The thickness of the seam between bricks should be at least 1 cm and no more than 1.5 cm
How to make a grill from bricks in the gazebo: initial stage
The design options described above will not be suitable if the grill is installed in a gazebo, since smoke from the fire will accumulate under the roof. In this case, it is advisable to use a project that involves the construction exhaust pipe. Before you make a brick grill with your own hands, you need to decide on the location and also make a foundation. Can be used as a basis concrete slab, which is laid on top of a sand cushion under the entire area of the structure. The gazebo itself is installed on logs.
To build a barbecue, it is advisable to use stove bricks, since they are resistant to high temperatures. As a fastening material, you can use a mixture consisting of clay and sand.
List of tools required for work:
- trowel for applying clay-sand mixture;
- shovel for forming a foundation pit;
- tape measure for taking measurements;
Drawing of a brick grill in a gazebo
- plumb line and bubble-type building level;
- wooden jointing, which will allow you to get identical seams;
- bucket and trough.
The installation location of the barbecue is selected taking into account its design. If a pipe option is used, then the structure is located on the edge of the gazebo or in the middle of it. When placed centrally, the structure will be provided with free access from any side. In this case, you can install a bench behind the barbecue. A heated wall will create comfortable conditions for seated people.
Helpful advice! If you equip the barbecue with a chamber for storing firewood, then during operation it will warm up, drawing out excess moisture made of wood. Thereby fuel material it will be easier to light.
If you install the grill on the side, you will be able to free up additional space. Structures with a stove, oven, work area or smokehouse cannot be placed in the center. This installation option is not suitable for barbecues that do not have a pipe.
The main advantages of a barbecue in a gazebo are cooking in any weather
Preparing the base for a barbecue in a brick gazebo with your own hands
To build a foundation for a barbecue, you should dig a pit of the required size and form a crushed stone cushion at the bottom. Then the bonding solution is prepared. To do this, you need to mix sand and cement in a ratio of 3:1, respectively. The pit is filled with this solution layer by layer. The mixture alternates with a reinforcing mesh, which will prevent the destruction of the base. In this case, it is very important to ensure that the first layer of reinforcing material is placed directly into the solution, and not at the bottom of the pit.
After filling the hole, roofing felt is laid. The foundation needs at least 2 weeks to dry. If the weather is hot outside, the base should be moistened with water. Brick laying can only begin after the foundation has completely hardened.
The bonding solution is prepared in advance. To do this, the clay is soaked in water for a week. The solution must be stirred periodically and, if necessary, water must be added to it. On last stage sand is added to the preparation. The material is added in small portions until the consistency of the solution becomes thick. To check this, you need to drop it into the mixture wooden stick, and then take it out. If the solution covers it with a thin, uniform layer, then the thickness of the mixture is optimal.
A concrete slab on a sand cushion is only necessary at the location of the barbecue
How to build a brick gazebo with a barbecue: photo and description of the work process
The foundation for the gazebo is arranged separately. To do this, you need to dig 4 holes in the corners of the future building, fill them to the same level with concrete and wait until they dry completely. Next, roofing felt is laid and logs are installed. The space above them is decorated with paving stones or stones.
Helpful advice! Before proceeding with the installation of the coating, it is advisable to lay down the film. It will prevent grass from growing between the paving stones.
To install supports, holes are dug, posts are placed in them in a strictly vertical position and filled with concrete. After this, the installation of the upper logs is carried out, as well as rafter system. Anchor bolts are used to fasten these elements together.
Between the rafters, a sheathing structure is installed for laying roofing material. If desired, you can make walls in the gazebo. The project may not include them. If, however, the structure will have walls, then boards should be nailed to the racks. They are located horizontally, vertically or diagonally.
Foundation for a gazebo with barbecue
How to make a barbecue with your own hands from brick: assembly of the structure
Brick laying is carried out only after the foundation has completely hardened. Before starting work, markings must be applied to the base in the area where the grill will be installed. At the first stage of construction, the base is made. In accordance with the markings, the first row of bricks is laid, and you need to move from the corner areas to the center. Starting from the second row, the material is placed with a shift of half a brick. This is done first in one direction and then in the other.
A reinforcing mesh is installed every three rows. It will prevent the collapse of the structure and the appearance of cracks. The reinforcing material can cause distortion, so during its installation the grill is checked using a plumb line and building level. When the construction of the base is completed, you can begin making the firebox. This element can be made of brick or a concrete base, which is pre-cast.
If the design has an arched firebox, a circle will be suitable for its manufacture. To leave a 10 mm wide gap between the bricks, you can use wood chips. Using the solution, the resulting empty space is filled. The device must be allowed to dry for 2 days.
Brick can only be laid after the foundation has completely hardened.
Important! The circle must be removed very carefully so as not to damage the structure.
A reinforced concrete beam must pass over the firebox. It can be replaced with a reinforced corner on which one row of bricks is laid. It doesn’t matter if the structure has small gaps: they will provide access to oxygen, which will facilitate the combustion process. If the grill is equipped with a barbecue area, then to install the grill you will need to form protrusions.
At the final stage, a chimney with a pipe is made, as well as walls that block the wind. To prevent precipitation from getting inside the structure, you can install a metal canopy on top.
How to build a stone barbecue with your own hands on a summer cottage
Along with brick structures, stone barbecues are popular among summer residents. These structures are no less practical and durable, while they have an interesting textured finish that perfectly emphasizes the beauty of nature and the surrounding landscape.
Subject to careful planning and accuracy construction work, a stone grill will be strong, reliable and will last for decades
For the construction of a stone barbecue, you can use the following materials:
The stone may have different shape, for example, in the form of flagstone, torn rubble or thallus.
Technology for building a barbecue from stones with your own hands
Since the structure of a stone barbecue has significant weight, a massive base will be required. A concrete slab is suitable for these purposes. Its upper part should rise approximately 10-15 cm above the ground. Markings are applied to the foundation for the construction of the basement. To ensure that the structure retains its shape during laying, a frame should be used.
Scheme of a stone grill
The assembly of a stone-based fireplace follows the same principle as the construction of a brick structure. All joints must be thoroughly coated with the solution. In this case, it is necessary to ensure that the masonry is as dense as possible. To increase the strength of the structure, a metal rod must be placed in the seams.
The stone is laid in accordance with the chosen pattern. As you progress, a brazier and additional work surfaces are installed, if provided for by the project. To secure the masonry, it is advisable to use wooden spacers. By embedding metal jumpers, the strength of the structure can be increased. These elements greatly simplify the work in the manufacture of horizontal surfaces.
In the area where the coals will be located, you should place a frame and a metal grate, preferably made of cast iron. If you hammer staples between the stones, you can install a grill in the fireplace. In this case, it is very important that these elements are at the same level, otherwise there will be a skew. Upper part working area, which will be used for preliminary preparation of products, it is recommended to lay it out with tiles or equip it with a countertop.
The simple design of a barbecue made of stone allows you to build it yourself, without outside help from specialists or additional equipment.
When the fireplace is ready, excess bonding solution is removed, dirt is cleaned and finishing. Frame part structures can be made of brick, on top of which cladding is made using natural or artificial stone. In this case, flat elements should be used.
If you adhere to technology and strictly follow the scheme for laying stone or brick, any summer resident can cope with the construction of a homemade barbecue. Choice quality materials is the key to strength and durability, and a careful approach to project development will result in a convenient design that will satisfy all needs.
