Design work
The construction of a garden fireplace is almost the same as that of the classic version for use in the home. It traditionally includes: a solid solid foundation, a firebox for burning wood, a body and a chimney. But, if you plan to build a brazier-fireplace, you will have to give the design special features, improve it.
Detailed drawings and ordering diagrams will help to avoid mistakes during construction
A few rules to follow:
Plan the height of the grill and barbecue so that it is convenient for you to cook on it, this is about 70 cm; The oven should be located 10-15 cm below the grill; It is advisable to provide a place in advance where it will be convenient to attach the hooks for placing tongs and shoulder blades during cooking; When developing the design of the stove, pay attention to the fact that there is enough space in the gazebo to place the necessary kitchen utensils and store small supplies of firewood; For those who strive for eccentricity, you can complicate your construction with comfortable seating or attached original fireboxes
Masonry tools and materials
The described type of fireplaces is good in that it is easy to make it out of bricks with your own hands. It is always more pleasant to admire your work. In addition, it is very difficult here to make gross mistakes that will affect the combustion process. All actions fit into a laconic algorithm.
But before presenting it, let's pay attention to the preparatory stage. The tools and materials involved should be prepared immediately, since some manipulations should last more than one day
- Prepare immediately a basin or other utensil that is suitable for preparing the solution.
- Mixing is done with a bayonet shovel, and the dosage of bulk mixtures is done with a shovel.
- Usually, craftsmen build fireplaces and stoves by hand, but since there are no special requirements for a barbecue fireplace, the ready-made mortar can be applied to the brick using a trowel.
- A set of measuring instruments is simply necessary in order for the structure to be stable, reliable, observing vertical and horizontal levels.
- From the material you will need facing brick, fireclay brick, which will be used for the firebox, Cement M-300, finely sorted sand, crushed stone, material for exterior decoration.
The ultimate goal of the work
In the process of building a fireplace, certain devices will be needed, but we will mention them in the course of the description of the algorithm.
Barbecue grill
If, in addition to a barbecue, you want to see a brazier fireplace in your area, then a cast-iron insert, which is located in the main structure of the fireplace, can be a way out of this situation. It can be made by hand, it looks like a box with legs. To collect ash, I use another box, which is inserted at the bottom of the niche. This allows air to evenly participate in the combustion process.
Stationary brick brazier fireplace-barbecue
For the manufacture of a cast-iron box, a grate is used, the width between the strips should be quite narrow. This will trap hot coals. The brazier can be of various sizes, its width is determined depending on the size of the main structure.
This design fully replaces a stationary brazier fireplace, so it can be used to expand the functionality of your fireplace.
The procedure for performing construction work
Let's go directly to construction. We will try to consider in detail all stages of work, starting with digging a pit and ending with decorative finishing of the finished structure.
Laying the foundation
Considering that the brazier-fireplace is a rather heavy and solid structure, it is impossible to do without laying the foundation.Experienced craftsmen recommend opting for a slightly deepened monolithic strip foundation.
We begin work by marking the place and digging a pit 25-40 cm deep around the perimeter of the future structure. Then we fill the trench with gravel, crushed stone, water it with water and carefully tamp it. We install the formwork, fill it with concrete and wait for it to harden (1-2 days).
Brickwork of firebox and chimney
The next stage of construction is the execution of brickwork. A competently prepared solution and high-quality masonry are a guarantee that the brazier fireplace will serve you for a long time.
After pouring the foundation, we proceed to the implementation of the brickwork
The solution is mainly clay. In order to ensure the highest strength of the masonry, cement is added to the composition. A properly prepared composition has a viscous and plastic consistency.
For oven masonry, it is advisable to use fireclay bricks, the thickness of the seams should vary within 3-4 mm. Ideally, the kiln is six bricks wide and three bricks deep.
For the construction of the lower part - the pedestal - sand-cement mortar and facing brick are used. Its height is approximately 70 centimeters.
The laying of a fireplace chimney also involves the use of refractory bricks and clay mortar. Although some masters recommend using a mortar based on lime dough with the addition of cement, since it has high moisture resistant characteristics. Lime dough can be purchased at hardware stores or made yourself by carefully mixing quicklime and water in a 1: 3 ratio. Prepare the solution as follows: sand (8 parts) + lime dough (2 parts) + cement (1 part).
The chimney is laid out according to the originally developed project. To increase the draft on the back wall of the stove chimney, you need to lay out a smoke tooth.
Arch construction rules
Gazebos with barbecue fireplaces serve as a delightful decoration of the house and the entire site, which is why the owners try to give the maximum decorative effect to the structure. One of the popular methods that are used for this purpose is the creation of arched structures.
The arched structure is simple to perform
First, you need to knock down a shield of the required size and shape from the boards, and cover it with a metal or tin strip from the end. The template is well fixed, wedges are laid under it and an arched ceiling is formed. At the end of the work, the shield is dismantled. If done correctly, the arched structure will hold up well.
How to decorate a brazier fireplace
The final stage of work can be called the finishing and decoration of the new structure in your gazebo. As a finishing material for this purpose, facing brick or natural stone - basalt or dolomite - is perfect. You can also use rubble granite, just remember that it is not suitable for facing surfaces, the temperature of which will rise above 80⁰С.
Additional accessories for the barbecue, such as grates and charcoal pan, are sold in specialized stores. Two to three weeks after construction, the barbecue surface can be coated with a special varnish.
Small fireboxes, the upper part of which is originally designed for cutting tables or comfortable seating, will add decorative and comfort to the design. It is advisable to lay paving slabs on the site around the fireplace.
If you are not sure that you can independently cope with the construction of a fireplace-barbecue, entrust this responsible task to professionals
The construction of a fireplace-barbecue is a complex, responsible business and requires certain knowledge and preparation. If you are sure that you can cope with this task, feel free to start making your dreams come true.But if you are tormented by doubts whether you will be able to go through all the stages of planning and construction on your own, it is better to trust the professionals. After all, a brazier fireplace is built for years - it should decorate your site for a long time, doing an excellent job with its functional purpose.
Planning the construction of a barbecue oven, creating a project according to drawings
So that the construction started does not turn into a long-term construction and does not irritate the owners of the site with its unfinished appearance, it is necessary to first draw up a project: a work plan with the calculation of the estimated time, financial and physical costs. The project should include:
- the structure of the future structure
- dimensions
- shape
- internal organization
- building materials required for construction
- sand, crushed stone, clay
- cement
- brick, including fireclay
- iron (grates, pallet)
- tools and inventory to be applied
- power tool
- mason's tool
- mason's box
- auxiliary tool (shovel, rammer, buckets, etc.)
- additional expenses
- delivery of materials
- replacement of a failed tool.
Drawing of a barbecue oven for a gazebo
Of course, it is impossible to foresee absolutely everything, but you need to strive to cover as many issues as possible. What will not be provided for by the project will later have to be decided on the go.
Barbecue oven for gazebo ordering
What is a brazier fireplace?
The popularity of barbecue fireplaces is explained by the versatility of these country accessories. Such a structure becomes the center of a recreation area, gazebos or sheds, comfortable seating areas are arranged around it.
Having such an area with a brazier fireplace, where you can cook a barbecue, barbecue or grill, you can organize a holiday in any weather. Spending time outdoors is especially pleasant if there is an opportunity to spend it in comfortable conditions near a live fire. In addition, a brazier fireplace will become a worthy decoration of any landscape and an integral element of its design, since such buildings fit perfectly into the natural environment.
Such fireplaces in design and appearance are not much different from fireplaces arranged in rooms. Its simplest version consists of a foundation, directly the fireplace insert and a chimney.
If there is an opportunity and desire to complicate the structure, you can additionally arrange an oven around it, a hob with a hole for a cauldron, a grill, as well as a sink and a cutting table. Be that as it may, the center of the whole composition will always be the fireplace-brazier.
You can decorate the building with various natural finishing materials, for example, stone tiles, finishing stones or tiles.
Types of fireplaces-braziers
Mangal fireplaces installed outdoors can be of several types:
- Detached buildings without hoods and roofs, more reminiscent of ordinary barbecues, but built of bricks and having a niche for firewood.
- Also free-standing barbecue fireplaces with a stone or metal chimney. These buildings, with appropriate design, will resemble fabulous stoves.
- These buildings can be combined with other useful devices for cooking various delicacies at a summer cottage.
- Mangals-fireplaces are located both under the roof in summer buildings and separately from them.
- You can also divide them in shape - they can be semicircular, triangular, square or round, as well as have exclusive asymmetrical outlines.
Masonry tools
If you decide to build such a brazier fireplace on your own, make sure that you have all the tools you need for this. To work you will need:
Grill fireplace masonry tools
- container for mixing the solution;
- shovel and bayonet shovels;
- rubber hammer and pick hammer;
- trowel (trowel);
- jointing;
- folding rule;
- level;
- square;
- plumb line.
Materials (edit)
Since the fireplace will be outdoors, it will be negatively influenced by external factors such as wind, rain, dust and ultraviolet rays. That is why there is a need not to take the cheapest ones, but to turn to quality construction products. To build you need:
- Red brick;
- silicate brick for the firebox;
- cement, sand, pebbles, crushed stone;
- metal fittings for the foundation;
- formwork boards;
- facing material (optional);
- metal corner 50 × 50 cm;
- waterproofing sheet.
These are the basic materials needed for the simplest design. If it is decided to provide this complex with additional functions, then other construction, plumbing and finishing materials may also be needed.
Masonry
The most common version of a fireplace with a barbecue function is a brick structure, which can be made by hand. Due to the properties of bricks, the fireplace acquires heat-resistant properties, retains heat perfectly. In addition, brick is very convenient in the construction process, and allows you to create a wide variety of designs for a fireplace complex.
A pit for a sand cushion under the foundation
First you need to prepare the foundation, you can also fill it with your own hands. The depth of the foundation should reach 80–100 cm. Roofing material is laid out on top of it in several layers, and only then they proceed to the main laying of the fireplace made of bricks.
The mortar for masonry is made from a mixture of sand and clay, the first row of bricks is laid out on the mortar in which the cement is located. Masonry is carried out by placing bricks on the edge. To ensure that the structure is even, without distortions or slopes, each new row is checked vertically and horizontally using a level or plumb line.
Materials (edit)
To build a barbecue with your own hands, you need to take care of the acquisition of materials. The main structure can be built of brick or stone, volcanic rock. In addition, you will need:
Barbecue fireplace masonry made of heat-resistant bricks
- Sand and clay - to create mortar.
- Crushed stone and cement - for pouring the foundation.
- Boards. Of these, it is necessary to make a formwork for the foundation.
- Reinforcement or metal waste.
- Roofing material.
- Sets of elements for fasteners.
- Lattice.
- Charcoal pallet.
- Finishing material.
If the future building will be located in the garden, outside the gazebo or terrace, then it is necessary to take care of fencing the fireplace area with walls, as well as equip a roof or a canopy, this will save the building from sedimentary phenomena and wind.
Mangal fireplaces in the landscape of the site
Having caught fire with the construction of a fireplace, think over everything carefully and objectively assess your strength, choose a place for its installation. Only after that you can decide on the type of building.
To help with the choice of the model of the fireplace-barbecue, several interesting options are given. These are both the simplest fireplaces and more complex ones that have many useful functions.
The simplest construction available even for beginners
This is the simplest version of a barbecue fireplace, which even a beginner can fold. It does not need to arrange a deep foundation, since the building is not very massive. It can be made of any brick, as it has a decorative finish. An important condition will be the layout of the firebox - in any case, it should be made of silicate bricks.
The top panel of the barbecue has a grid on which products for frying will be stacked. You can even arrange a grill in the firebox, since its area and volume allow you to do this.To do this, you need to make holes in the walls through which you can pass the spit. The outer surface of the walls is finished with limestone tiles, which turn the building into a decorative decoration of the site. The only drawback of this barbecue is that for the winter time it must be covered with a waterproof cloth or film.
Barbecue fireplace under a canopy - the rain is not terrible
This version of the fireplace is more complex in construction, and is installed in an equipped place under the roof. A cutting table and a sink are provided next to it. The brazier is equipped with a metal grate that encloses the coals, which is extremely convenient for stacking skewers or fried foods on top. The fireplace is completely made of sand-lime bricks, which will allow it to last for a long time. In the niche provided in the lower part of the building, you can put a supply of firewood. Despite the more complex design, such a brazier fireplace will also not be difficult to build - you just need to make a calculation of the entire structure and the necessary materials in advance.
The center of a cozy outdoor seating area
In this case, a complex consisting of benches and a table is arranged around the fireplace-barbecue, which is convenient for vacationers. Everything is decorated with natural materials - stone and wood, they support the fusion of the complex with the environment. In this design, there are no particular difficulties in execution, it is similar to the above-described ordinal scheme, except for a chimney made of metal.
Of the functions, a brazier and a barbecue are provided here, although the building has all the possibilities to additionally arrange a grill
I would like to draw your attention to the platform in front of the fireplace - it is originally laid with wooden round timber. The designer did a good job on the decor of the composition and perfectly matched the finish of the fireplace itself and homemade garden furniture
For those who are especially experienced in construction - a multifunctional building
And the last would like to bring a multifunctional complex, which includes a fireplace and barbecue. This is a complex design and requires experience and a well thought out layout.
In this version, next to the fireplace there is an oven for baking or roasting meat, a stove with a hob on which you can cook any dish, including real Uzbek pilaf in a cast-iron cauldron set on an open fire.
This complex will require more cost and time to set it up, but thanks to it you can surprise your guests with a variety of delicious dishes.
Types of stoves for gazebos
In this section, we will cover the most popular options: a barbecue oven for a gazebo, ovens - barbecue and Russian. We will also talk about kitchen complexes for gazebos, which include several options for hearths.
BBQ and Russian oven in the gazebo
The Russian stove is not built in the gazebo. Not only is this design very complex, it also takes up a lot of space. But you can find mini Russian stoves. They are much smaller, with a short hearth. In fact, this is a barbecue stove or barbecue, stylized as a Russian stove. Sometimes even a grill spit is placed in the mouth.
Mini Russian stove for the gazebo
Below is a gazebo with a stove - a barbecue. Relatively not a complicated option, very compact, but convenient at the same time. It can be built not only in a gazebo, but also in a small summer kitchen, since there is a tile here. The latter, by the way, can be converted for the installation of a cauldron.
Closed gazebo with barbecue stove
Stoves - barbecues for gazebos
This is a photo of a gazebo stove - almost the same in appearance as the previous one, only instead of a barbecue there is a brazier, and the stove is on the left side. But the design itself is even smaller. The foundation for it can be made columnar, shallow.
The stove is a grill for the gazebo. Photo of a model with a stove and a sink
Another oven for a gazebo with barbecue, made of bricks. Unlike the previous one, it has an ash pan, which will facilitate the maintenance of the stove. But the stove or sink is not provided.
Gazebo with a hearth in the center and an ash pan
Kitchen complex and fireplace stove for the gazebo
And here is the whole complex: an oven with a gazebo and barbecue, as well as a smokehouse and tiles. On the sides at the bottom and at the top there are closed shelves for small items. The result is a versatile and very comfortable kitchen area. The only drawback of such a building is the high price and the need for a serious slab foundation.
Oven complex for the gazebo: brazier, stove, Russian oven and smokehouse
And the last example: a fireplace-stove in a gazebo. The photo of the building speaks for itself. Such a stove is more intended for obtaining aesthetic pleasure from the sight of a living fire than for practical use.
Oven-fireplace for a gazebo
Summer gazebo
For those who have little experience in construction and want to add a beautiful gazebo with their own efforts, the best option is to build a summer gazebo made of wood. There are many interesting projects on how to make a building with your own hands.
It is not necessary to pre-fill the reinforced foundation, a base made of a fastened beam will do. The floor is also made of wood. After they start decorating the walls, as well as installing a stationary barbecue (if you decide to do one).
In a wooden gazebo, it is important to equip a safe fire-fighting work area for the cook, as well as a high-quality chimney.
The hood is especially important if you plan to build an insulated version of the gazebo. The roof is made of various materials, but always with a slope so as not to push the snow.
What nuances need to be considered before starting construction
In order for the operation of the fireplace with barbecue to be as comfortable as possible, it is important to correctly determine its location even before the start of construction, taking into account the peculiarities of the terrain and climate. The stove should warm people in the gazebo, creating a cozy atmosphere of relaxation
Depending on the prevailing wind direction in your area, make sure that neighboring houses are not drowned in the smoke screen from your fireplace, this is unlikely to contribute to good neighborly relations. It is also not recommended to place gazebos with a fireplace near playgrounds or greenhouses.
It is important not only to correctly build a fireplace-barbecue, but also to correctly choose a place for it on the site
Barbecue oven construction
After finishing work with the foundation, the process of building the furnace begins. A layer of roofing material is laid between the foundation and the first row of masonry, which plays the role of waterproofing, preventing the brick from absorbing moisture from the concrete.
The base of the stove, where firewood will subsequently be stored, can be laid out from any brick. It will not be exposed to high temperatures and the fire resistance of these walls will not be needed. But the quality of the masonry should not suffer from this. Because it is the foundation that will give strength to the entire structure. The verticality of the walls and the compliance of the masonry with the horizon are constantly checked by the level.
Step-by-step diagram for building a barbecue oven
To overlap the base and move to the hearth part of the furnace, a red clay brick is used, which is laid on metal strips embedded in the masonry. You can arrange this surface from an iron sheet laid on pre-prepared projections. The distance from the foundation to the ceiling should be 0.9 m (it can fluctuate within 10 cm).
The inner part of the hearth is lined with fireclay bricks. Usually its height is 0.6 m - this is quite enough to carry out the necessary manipulations for cooking. The back wall of the hearth may be deaf, but this issue can be resolved in a different way.
If the stove is installed in the center of the gazebo, then the rear wall can be made removable, that is, it can be made in the form of a decorative metal shutter installed using specially arranged awnings. Thus, in the usual position, the wall can be closed, and in the presence of guests, it can be removed and then access to the fire opens from both sides and several people can participate in the preparation of dishes at once. You can contemplate the process from any part of the gazebo.
The hood over the hearth can have two versions:
- lined with bricks, by gradually bringing the masonry to the center or to the back wall (depending on the design) with a transition to the chimney;
- metal cone structure with built-in metal tube.
Barbecue hood options
The height of the barbecue oven from the foundation to the upper part of the vault (hood) is 2.0 - 2.2 m. The pipe must rise at least 50 cm above the roof of the gazebo in accordance with the rules of the joint venture (building rules) of 2009.
Choosing a place for a gazebo with a barbecue oven
When determining the construction site, it is important to take into account several factors that can simplify the construction process, and subsequently the process of operating the furnace:
- The proximity of the water source. This point is important for three reasons: water is needed for construction, for cooking, and also for fire safety.
- Lack of trees and bushes growing near. Such a neighborhood will not be useful for them.
- The parking lot or storage area for flammable liquids should be at a sufficient distance.
- The distance to residential or commercial buildings should be sufficient to avoid exposure to smoke and soot.
- Possibility to conduct electrical energy to the recreation area.
Placing a barbecue on the site
Construction features
Gazebos with stoves can have various design features. The main production material is brick, stone, wood. With your own hands, you can build a closed house with windows and a door or equip an open terrace with a stove.
Before choosing the type of gazebo, you should decide on its purpose and functionality. If the main task is to protect the place from the sun, a small canopy and a mini barbecue will be enough. Protect the walls of the capital structure from wind and precipitation in spring and autumn. For such a gazebo, you will need to fill the foundation, and carry out the glazing.
Even before the construction of a building begins, when drawing up a project, it is necessary to take into account the design features, to ensure fire safety. Any stove should be installed on a brick base or a thick sheet of metal. Wooden decor elements or parts of the prefabricated wall itself should be no closer than 80 cm from the furnace firebox. You should also consider the device of the chimney, its thermal insulation, the presence of dampers.
Advantages
Fragrant barbecue, pleasant company, relaxation with family and friends, these are just a few arguments in favor of a barbecue fireplace in the yard. In addition, other advantages can be highlighted:
- The possibility of building with your own hands.
- The possibility of rest at any time of the year, no matter what the weather is outside, due to the fact that such a fireplace is usually installed in gazebos or on terraces, so there will be no problems with rest.
- Construction safety. A fireplace with barbecue or barbecue functions belongs to buildings with fireproof properties.
- No smoke. Due to the fact that the design assumes the presence of a chimney, all the smoke formed during the combustion process goes into the chimney.
- A stylish addition to your site.
- Availability of additional functions: heating, smoking, Russian stove functions.