How to build a brick barbecue with a cauldron or grill: tips, instructions, photos
Anyone who has ever tried a dish cooked over an open fire will agree that its taste is bright and memorable.
This is explained by the fact that the food is saturated with the aroma that appears during the combustion of the log.
B-B-Q anyone can create, who understands the nuances of construction or follows the recommendations of the experts.
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Types of barbecue with a cauldron
There are many modifications of barbecue for a cauldron. The most simple option consists of adapting the plate. Complex types include installation of an oven, sink. The method of laying the barbecue does not change from additional extensions. A separate type includes ready-made metal barbecue, but this variety is significantly loses compared to brick productsWhen you have decided to create a barbecue on your property, you need to decide on the type of oven.
Stationary furnaces- outdoor barbecues are made of fireproof and facing material.
This option is suitable for building kitchen complexes, which is considered an important circumstance for recreation not only with the family, but also for the whole company.
Brick construction or iron barbecue? Advantages and disadvantages
Any construction, including the construction of a barbecue on the site, must begin with choosing the optimal project. It is necessary to understand how much territory the owner can allocate for barbecue. Owners of suburban areas with financial means and sufficient area can consider types with a whole barbecue complex in combination with a gazebo.
Such modifications include the installation of a smokehouse, oven, barbecue, and also the installation of a kitchen table. A barbecue made of clay and fireproof bricks is strong, resistant to weather influences, and will last over 20 yearsWhen creating a barbecue project with a cauldron and a sink, you need to decide on place of foundationTherefore, one should start from several factors:
- choose flat and dry area for construction;
- the area must be away from flammable buildings, at a distance not less than a meter;
- forbidden place barbecue on the road or among the beds, and also next to the fence neighboring area.
It is preferable to choose an option near a body of water as the best recreation area.
Important! If you have an idea to buy a metal barbecue, you should refuse, because this option has its drawbacks. You can get not only burn, but also questionable security system, as the structure heats up rapidly.
Unlike metal barbecues, stone barbecues have safety fence. Another problem with iron barbecues is rain, which can put out the fire. This is the reason why builders choose outdoor devices made of brick material.
Photo 1. The obvious advantages of a solid brick structure will be: a separate stove, chimneys and plenty of space for cooking.
How to choose the right project?
There are various design designs, but the most common ones include:
- Mini-constructions with a smoke exhaust system through a pipe.
- Complex structure. This type of oven is considered multifunctional and contains additional equipment, such as a sink or smokehouse. Plans for creating similar systems differ due to the equipment.
- Device with a fireplace has a wide range for heating logs. The device is equipped with a barbecue, which includes a section with a grate. The owner can design the stove with his own hands according to a ready-made plan. But the drawings will need to be made exclusively for your project.
Photo 2. A possible, but not the simplest, version of a brick barbecue project with the specified dimensions.
When choosing the optimal barbecue project with or without a brick cauldron, you must initially assess your strengths and knowledge, since certain drawings difficult to do without certain skills. For independent construction, the following options are suitable:
- with a cauldron;
- with a narrow chimney/no chimney;
- with departments.
Barbecue projects with a cauldron are used to form a system on the street and are of a closed type. Complex plans with a brick cauldron difficult to perform. Such devices are built only by specialists. It is important to follow the sequence of construction stages, otherwise the system will collapse under the weight.
Building a simple stove with your own hands: masonry scheme, row by row, layout
For a small area it's enough compact design, which can be purchased ready-made. To build a stove with a cauldron, you should purchase fireproof brick, mortar, grate, doors. Iron corners are used to install the stove. The cauldron is purchased in advance. Dishes recommended to select cast iron with walls and 4 handles.
Masonry scheme - a simple plan that will ultimately help the builder create a brick pedestal with a recess for the pot. The small mass of the system makes it possible to limit oneself to a simple foundation, using a poured concrete slab.
The order is as follows: first row placed on a layer of sand. On the 2nd row determine the door, fixing it with wire. At the level of the 3rd row They put a grid and a firebox made of fireclay bricks.
For the release of smoke gases on the 4th-5th row it is necessary to provide for opening 25 by 14 cm, A at 12 - holes for the passage of gases. Nearby 13 close the discharge channels with refractory material and attach a frame from the corner. The stove is placed in the corners. After construction, the stove must be dried. The first firebox is not long. Brick walls are covered with clinker tiles (if desired).
Selecting a brick
There are two main types of materials refractory (fireclay) And facing brick.
In addition to the brick material, you should prepare a clay solution:
- Mix red clay, sand, cement and water.
- Clay necessary pour the required volume of liquid and leave for a week.
- After that mix clay with water until it reaches the same consistency.
- Into the mix is added a small percentage of purified sand and cement M200.
- All components are connecting, the solution is ready for use.
How many materials are needed? Estimate for purchase
B-B-Q 1.6 m high and 0.8 m deep — one of the well-known and practical systems, so the design can be made independently.
How many materials will you need? To build a simple stove you will need:
- brick, price up to 35 p.;
- facing plate, price per m2—2 thousand rubles.;
- concrete tiles, price up to 60 thousand rubles/piece.;
- cement (175 rub./bag) And sand (80 p.);
- planks (5 thousand rubles/m2);
- plywood, price from 300 RUR/sheet;
- nails (40 rub./kg);
- lattice (up to 700 RUR).
Stages of a specific project
The presented type of barbecue oven is considered a standard project. It begins with the selection of the place, material, oven and the development of the drawing.
Photo 3. Scheme of laying the stove: initial stage. All dimensions are given in centimeters.
Stage I — preparation. The scale of the furnace depends on the location. After fixing the dimensions according to the specified scheme, the costs of materials are planned.
Stage II — creating a foundation. Using a string and pegs, mark out the foundation, dig a hole half a meter deep around its perimeter. It is necessary to leave a reserve 5 cm wideThe bottom is covered with sand and compacted.
Next comes the construction of the formwork. Boards 40 cm wide are placed in the soil and secured with nails. Then the frame must be laid. Afterwards, the cement composition is prepared and poured. The solution must harden for about in 7 days.
Stage III – laying the stove. In accordance with the diagram, it is necessary to mark the stove on the base. To fasten the bricks, use a substance of cement and sand (1:3). First 4 rows the material is laid out with a spoon dressing. After the laying is completed, 1 row It is necessary to take into account that 2 starts from 0.5 brick. Completing line 4, the iron corner is laid out. It begins Row 5 from laying the material sideways with the formation of a protrusion on both sides. Next rows 6–8 by analogy with 1. Row 9 It is laid out according to the fifth, but the ledge acts as a support for the lattice.
Starting from 10-14 rows spoon dressing again. After line 14 put 2 corners. Row 15 contains 4 walls, a 16 – the basis for the construction of the furnace vault. Row 17 - dressing on the sides, a 18 tapers off by half a brick on the sides. Starting, from 19–21 the line material is laid by bandaging 1 row, Row 22 is considered the basis for laying the pipe. The height of the system is 4 meters.
Stage IV - final. Be patient and wait approximately 4 days, until the stove dries, and then start lighting it.
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Photo 4. The slabs are laid on the selected and prepared place, and the first row of bricks is placed on top, fastening them with a mixture of cement and sand.
Photo 5. Using a building level, ensure that the masonry is level and that the stove does not become skewed later.
Photo 6. The work is almost finished, the brick structure already looks like a finished barbecue oven.
Photo 7. One of the possible options for the finished design. The barbecue is ready for use.
Photo 8. A brick barbecue, if assembled correctly, looks great and will last a long time.
Additional attributes
The details of a brick building can be additional accessories: spit, skewers, grates, guides and ash box.
Special box a necessary attribute, as it serves for safety and saving coal.
Grill grate It is needed for cooking food, and its stainless steel composition makes the structure durable.
Cooking flooring It is considered an integral part of a barbecue, the temperature of which is regulated by the strength of the flame from the wood.
Security measures
A brick barbecue in a country house is a source of open fire, for this reason laws should be observed precautions when handling fire, so as not to harm yourself and your neighbors.
The following recommendations are considered basic protective measures:
- No need Do not light a fire using kerosene or gasoline, but only coal or logs.
- When using fire starters, should not soak the coals.
BBQ with a cauldron - your personal chef
A brick barbecue with a cauldron will be a helper at any time of the year. With the help of the design you can cook delicious dishes starting from shashlik and ending with aromatic pilaf. And the stove built into the system will allow housewives to implement bold culinary ideas. It is quite easy to build a barbecue and an oven under the cauldron when this event is carried out step by step and following the advice of experts.
Useful video
Check out this video that uses a 3D model to show you how to build a brick barbecue.
Personally, I light it in the most common way, I can throw firewood or coal into the grill - I light it with a kindling. Barbecue, yes, it is more complicated there and it is better to light it with birch bark. In order for the stove to serve for a long time, it is necessary to heat it about three times during the day. It is better on the first day for 3 hours, on the second for 5, and on the third for 10.