How to make a brazier out of bricks with your own hands

Formation of brickwork

To make a high-quality masonry barbecue, you can apply the following methods:

• Half brick masonry. The masonry goes in one row in a checkerboard pattern, that is, the overlap of the joints of the brick of the lower row.
• Chain masonry option. It is a solid construction. Two horizontal rows link to each other

Masonry nuances:

• Instead of conventional cement mortar, a cement glue mixture is used. It is able to withstand sudden changes in temperature. Very durable and high quality
• When laying out two or three rows, you should leave the work for a while for the mortar to set.
• For the evenness of the structure, we must use the level
• To make the brick fit tightly in its place, you can lightly knock on it with a hammer.
• The arch is laid out with the help of wooden props, which will hold the brick in place for some time until the mortar sets.
• When laying out the place of the brazier in the barbecue, it is required to put special hooks between the bricks to install a net or skewer holder over the coals. In addition to metal hooks, you can also make brick protrusions on which the barbecue grill will be fixed.

Refractory bricks are used only in the place where the fire will burn. The rest of the grill can be laid out with ordinary bricks.

For greater functionality of the brazier, so that the coals are blown with the necessary amount of air, the brick is laid with "windows" up to 5 cm in size. This will create the necessary draft that will keep the coals hot.

Preparation of the base

Remove the fertile layer, if necessary, deepen the pit. The depth should be about 20-25 cm. The dimensions of the foundation or platform are 50 cm larger than the dimensions of the furnace in all directions. The bottom is leveled, crushed stone of the middle fraction is poured onto it. The thickness of the crushed stone layer is 15 cm. It is well rammed. Desirable - a vibrating plate, if not, a metal or wooden rammer.

Further steps depend on the chosen base. If this is one of the coatings - paving stones, paving slabs and similar materials, then a layer of fine-grained sand is poured into which the coating is laid according to the level.

If a slab foundation is chosen as the base, it is reinforced with a rod of 10 mm in diameter. It is laid along and across the foundation with a step of 20 cm, at the intersection it is tied. If you do not know how to knit with special wire, you can pull it off with plastic clamps. Reinforcement with a finished thick wire mesh is allowed for this model. The formwork is exposed at the edges and everything is poured with concrete of the M250 brand. Work can be started in a week if the average daily temperature was not lower than + 20 ° C, and after two, if it was + 17 ° C.

Ordering: how to fold a brick brazier

Despite the fact that we disassemble a brick outdoor brazier, which is simple in construction, the brick laying order (diagram) is drawn up in advance, taking into account the selected dimensions and configuration. The most convenient way to do this is on a sheet of paper.

How to lay bricks? The simplest way of laying is with an offset of each row by half a brick in relation to the previous one. The first two rows are laid out in solid. The very first row consists of solid bricks, no halves.

The lower part of the barbecue is the base. Masonry scheme - from the corners to the center along the lines outlined in advance. Every 3 rows, it is necessary to check the correctness of laying with a level and a plumb line, lay out a mesh for reinforcement.

The base / plinth height depends on the project. It may contain 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 a firebox. The base for the brazier is cast in advance from reinforced concrete or laid out of bricks. If arches for the firebox and niches are being built according to the project, a circle is used. To distribute the bricks evenly, chips are inserted between them.

The gaps are the same, about 1 cm. Only after the arch is fully laid out, the space between the bricks is wetted and filled with mortar. The laid out arch is left to freeze with a circle for a day or two.

If the grill will also be used as a barbecue, you should take care of the possibility of installing the grill in advance. A small ledge is left for it, or several ledges, so that the grate can be placed at different levels. Install it on the 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 brazier is laid on metal corners, which are attached to the masonry with pins. Consider this when assembling a summer cottage brazier from a brick with your own hands (photo of a correctly folded firebox below).

• Important! The ingress of atmospheric precipitation on unfinished brickwork is unacceptable. 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 keep the heat in the grill longer and remove the smoke. For the chimney, the masonry continues to be laid out, gradually narrowing it upward. This is done by shifting the bricks in the rows. The displacement is made by no more than a third of the brick - otherwise the structure may be unstable.

Feature: The pipe is a heavy part, it requires supporting columns to install it.

If laying out a brick pipe seems too complicated, you can install a metal one. At the end of the masonry, you need to burn the walls of the firebox. To do this, fire wood in the hearth and increase the heat to the maximum.

The construction of the brazier, the installation of a cauldron or pallet are carried out at the final stage. After that, decorate is carried out. If there is a countertop, it can be decorated with a porcelain stoneware slab. The brazier itself is revetted with plaster, decorative stone, facing tiles, etc.

We looked at how to make a brick brazier yourself. A separate issue is the protection of the structure from the washing out of the solution. The problem is solved by processing with special compounds. It can be a heat-resistant varnish, an oil-based impregnating compound for stoves and fireplace masonry, a silicone water repellent, which also protects against the appearance of microorganisms in the masonry.

To ensure fire safety, the grill for the summer residence is lined with paving slabs. In addition to protecting against fire, it will create a level, comfortable platform. There should be no flammable objects in the immediate vicinity of the barbecue. Only non-combustible, heat-resistant materials are chosen for decoration.

Making a brick barbecue oven with a chimney

Consider the step-by-step instructions for laying a brick barbecue.

Required tools

• Master OK.
• Rubber mallet.
• Basin or trough.
• Construction mixer or stirring shovel.
• A long rail with a flat surface on which you can check the quality of work in the process.
• Roulette.
• Building level.

Material selection

For the street, facing and solid ceramic stone are suitable. It is recommended to use chamotte indoors - it withstands high temperatures better and conducts it worse. Outside, the stove cools faster than indoors.

Masonry mix preparation

Mix cement with sand in a ratio of 1: 3. To make the mass more mobile, lime or a special additive that increases plasticity can be added to the composition.

There is another recipe for masonry mortar. Clay is poured into the basin and filled with water. After 5 days, it is stirred by adding a little sand and cement.

Installation of walls

It is better to lay out the first row first without mortar, as shown in the photo gallery.This is to make sure that the dimensions are correct and that the number of prefabricated elements matches the length and width of the entire structure. To mark the seam, leave gaps of 1 cm.

The foundation is a reinforced concrete foundation. The bricks are laid in length. Each subsequent row is shifted so that the seam falls on the center of the product located below. It is difficult to break the ceramics into two equal parts. It is better to make a cut with a grinder with a concrete disc. The solution is laid in the same layer of 1 cm. For verification, use a reinforcing bar with a cross section of 1 cm or an order - a rail with dimensions applied to it. Every three tiers are checked with a tape measure and a building level. In order to correctly position the precast element, a rubber mallet is tapped on its sides and on top.

If the dressing cannot be done at the corners, they are reinforced with wire or perforated tape.

Installation of jumpers

When the walls reach the design height, horizontal supports are laid on them under the hearth and the countertop.

Methods for creating supports

• The row is placed on a metal plate embedded in the sidewalls. The blocks can be grooved and placed on steel corners, folded sides together. The sides should face up. They are placed in the grooves facing the bottom. A profile with a cross section of 45x45 mm has sufficient strength. Its edges should not protrude beyond the masonry. The depth of the slot is taken with a margin - steel expands when heated and can destroy ceramic products.
• Hollow products are strung on a reinforcing bar or frame and fastened with a cement-sand mixture.

The spaces between the lintels can be used to store firewood or kitchen utensils. Drawings and photographs of a brick barbecue will help you find a solution to how else to use this area.

Layout of the firebox

It is located at the level of the jumpers. Its bottom is supported by steel profiles. They are embedded in the walls. The hearth is a vault or rectangular chamber made of fireclay bricks. The binder is a special heat-resistant solution. It is sold in powder form. To properly dilute it with water, you need to study the instructions. The bricks are placed horizontally in two rows with a bandage protecting the lower seams. Instead of bricks from below, you can make a concrete screed.

The walls of the chamber are erected at the same time as the external ones - it is more convenient to work this way. A gap of 1 cm is made between them. It protects the outer coating from high temperatures, and the inner one from cracking with uneven thermal deformations. Prefabricated elements are connected in length.

To create an arch, you need a circle - a metal or wooden arch. It is fixed in the opening, and a row is installed on top, repeating the shape of the arc. The top brick is placed last in the opening. The neighbors rely on it and therefore do not fall. The arch is protected from the inside by a fire-resistant layer.

Pipe erection

No refractory materials are required. The rows are arranged with an inward offset by a third of the width, creating an elongated pyramid. At a certain level, they switch to flat vertical masonry.

The ribbed inner surface is more difficult to clean, so sometimes the ribs are cut or covered with flat shields.

Projects of brick braziers: drawings, photos

Features: 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. Ideally, the height of the frying platform is just above the waist of the person who will be cooking.

Since a stationary barbecue often becomes the central decorative element of the site, this should be taken into account when designing and choosing a place. Its reverse side looks like a solid brick wall, so it is advisable to position the structure so that it cannot be seen from the reverse side. Or provide for its decoration taking into account fire safety.

Where to place?

The correct placement of a barbecue is not only a matter of convenience and beauty, but above all safety.

The basic requirements for the location of the barbecue are the same for all models, namely:

• Smooth surface;
• there should be no flammable objects (buildings, plants, cars, etc.) nearby;
• distance from the residential building by 5-15 meters;
• providing protection from rain under a canopy or roof;
• wind rose (the direction of the smoke should be in the opposite direction from the residential building).

Do not forget that the intense heat from a barbecue can harm any vegetation, so you do not need to place it surrounded by flower beds or garden beds. Not only the appearance of the landscape will suffer, but also the harvest. And also it is better to think in advance about the path to the barbecue from the house and the recreation area.

Mangal brick complexes

Barbecue complex of 300 bricks (brazier)

with stove and sink

And this is a real barbecue complex made of bricks - the author of these photos turned out a very epic brazier. As you can see from the photo, on the right is a stove with a stove on which you can put a cauldron, and on the left is a sink.

Removable sink 300 bricks In the brazier itself, brick on clay Tile - porcelain stoneware on glue 3000. Comment of the author: "Two years without a canopy, normal flight."

Corner brazier made of bricks in the gazebo + oven + stove under the cauldron

Budget: From 150 + material = about 200

Single Vitebsk kiln brick M-200

Project of a wooden gazebo with a brick barbecue. + Photo

This is a project of a wooden gazebo with a brick barbecue, which you can do yourself. The project was done in Google SketchUp 8.

There is a concrete pedestal under each post, a total of 8 pedestals. And under the barbecue there is its own foundation, two fbs 50/200/50, and on top another 20 cm. Concrete with reinforcement is poured. So the load is different everywhere.

Characteristics of materials for a gazebo with barbecue Size 6 by 4. Roof one slope 7 * 3. Poured 8 pedestals under the barbecue put two fbski. 25 pieces of timber 150 * 150 * 6, board 150 * 50 * 6 40pcs (rafters) and 60pcs floor, board 150 * 30 * 4 65pcs crate. Profiled sheet 13 sheets 3 * 1.25. Brick: 600 pieces (red Stalin's used) Mangalnaya will be finished with wild stone, and the table top will be furniture like White marble Inside there will be an iron barbecue

The gazebo will be glazed from the wind

And another useful commentary by the author: “The damper so that when the firewood burns out and only coals remain, it does not close completely so as not to burn out and the heat is as strong as possible so that the cauldron warms up. Cement and clay are not compatible concepts. The mortar is cement and sand. In general, home stoves are made from a mixture of sand and clay. As for the pipe, it must be accurate above the ridge, you can build up a metal one. "

How do you like such a compact four-sided complex ???

3 in 1: brick grill, barbecue, smokehouse

Even with a little skill and a minimum of tools, everyone can build their own brick-built barbecue grill, if only they wish. If you are satisfied with the sizes suggested by the author, follow these instructions. The slab is about 115 cm long and 76 cm deep. The smokehouse is 76 cm high, 71 cm wide and 76 cm deep. This is a gas grill, so you need to calculate the space for the cylinder. There are no special secrets or complex nuances in the construction of a grill, you can see the general order in step-by-step photos. But if you are interested, the author wrote a rather detailed step-by-step instruction, you can read the original source on the website, the link is under the gallery.

Mangals from blocks

A popular model of a barbecue made of blocks and bricks

Portable block grill

Two blocks were removed and now not a grill, but a brazier

The main feature of this project is that you can always disassemble it, fold it into the back of a car and transport it wherever you need it. Since there is no mortar, glue, nails or the like in its construction, the block grill can be easily moved with minimal effort.You can install it anywhere and forget about it, as the construction is weather resistant and does not require any maintenance at all. How to build a grill, I think, instructions are not needed.

If we are talking about blocks, check out a few more options. Here is a collapsible barbecue grill made of blocks with a shelf. It can be assembled as a constructor, in any place and after a picnic, it can also be disassembled and folded into the barn until the next event. But it is advisable that you have a permanent area lined with tiles or stone, usually it is always crowded around the grill, everyone wants to see how to grill meat, it has been proven by practice. Therefore, it is not bad to provide for a lined path, it can be made of the same material as the site, then you have a chance to save the lawn.

And here is another barbecue made of blocks, complete with a bench made of the same material. If you put pads on the bench, and even hang a couple of lanterns, you get a very cozy place. And, most importantly, you can do all this beauty yourself. Everyone loves barbecue, and if you arrange everything with imagination, it will delight your home and guests, and in fact, in fact, you don't need to do almost anything, just drag the blocks for an hour :)

Here's a step-by-step guide to how to make a BBQ grill from blocks. It is already a stationary structure with trim and top frame. However, for such designs there is no need for instructions, you can add any combinations yourself.

Grill smokehouse from blocks

Or here is such a grill smokehouse, where you can cook a lot of things at once. This project is time consuming but simple and can be done in just one day. The work does not require high qualifications - it does not seem like you will interfere with something or insert reinforcement supports, but you need to be precise when laying the foundation.

All materials are available, although sheet metal is likely to be the most expensive component, so take the time to shop.

The main thing is to make a plan.

First, sit down and decide what size grill you need. The author decided that he needed a barbecue 1.5 x 2.5 m, which, of course, commands respect. After that, you need to decide at what height the working surface will be, so to speak. In this case, it is 60 cm.

Then you need to think about where you are going to place the holes to place the charcoal. For such a large grill, you will need holes at both ends. This serves two purposes. First, heat is needed at each end to distribute it evenly over the entire surface. Secondly, having two holes on opposite ends will help with the temperature, since you can now control the air flow.

About the materials. The quantity will naturally depend on the size. In addition to the blocks and metal grating, you will need a metal roof - corrugated metal roofing is used to cover the pit during cooking. This material can be purchased at most hardware stores, but you will not cook on a galvanized surface as it releases toxins. However, it works great as a coating without any danger of contamination.

Yes, there are also metal corners., They are needed to support the block and as supports for the lattice.

Determining the design

The heart of the stove is a hearth with a chimney and cooking equipment. Such equipment includes a grill with a grate, a hob, a cauldron, an oven, a smokehouse for meat and fish, shelves and hooks for food and kitchen utensils, a countertop. If it is possible to supply water, a sink is installed in the countertop and a drain is arranged into the sewer.

It also does not hurt to conduct lighting and mount an electrical outlet in the wall. And in hot weather and in the rain, it is better to spend time under an awning or light roof.

The simplest brick barbecue has three walls with protrusions for the grill grate and a tray that collects fat. It is not comfortable. Its main advantage is savings in space and construction costs. Stoves with large braziers and countertops are much more convenient.

How to make a brazier out of bricks 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 aesthetic side of the issue is not limited to the development of a barbecue project. There are certain rules that must be adhered to in order to secure the operation and make it more comfortable.

For the construction of a site located in front of an open fire, it is imperative to use refractory materials, for these purposes the following is suitable:

• sand;
• stone;
• concrete slab;
• paving stones.

You should also take into account the wind rose. It is not worth starting construction if there is a possibility that smoke will enter the windows of a residential building.

It is forbidden to place a brazier next to neighbors' plots. Having a barbecue or oven can be uncomfortable.

Brick grill drawing:

Note! If a batch of fireclay bricks contains blocks with a lighter shade, it means that the technology was violated during the manufacture of the material, and this casts doubt on the strength characteristics of the product

First of all, it is necessary to carefully consider the placement of the brick barbecue - after all, it will be impossible to transfer 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 the suburban area. Such a sketch will allow you to scale up the features of the territory and choose the right place for building. An area located within a 5 m radius around an open fire must be free of trees. The presence of plantations is allowed on the side where the structure is fenced with a wall, but not closer than at a distance of 0.5 m.

It is necessary to provide free access to a brick outdoor brazier, as well as supply water in case of a fire.

Do not place fire hazardous objects nearby:

• compost heaps;
• sanitary and technical structures;
• garbage containers.

If you follow the basic rules of fire safety and install the grill away from the fence and the street, you can avoid conflicts with neighbors.

Brick laying scheme: 1. bonded row; 2-6. spoon rows; 7, 8. dressing in half a brick

How to choose the best brick barbecue project

Having made the decision to build a barbecue or outdoor oven on your own at your summer cottage, it is not at all necessary to design a structure from scratch. On the network you can find drawings, photos and diagrams for the construction of a brazier with your own hands, which will correspond to any wishes. Moreover, there is no need to try to pick up a finished project. In the drawing of the future design, you can combine any elements you like, which will allow you to achieve maximum compliance with personal requirements.

At the initial stage, it is necessary to complete a detailed drawing of a brick barbecue, indicating on it the exact configuration of the structure and all the data regarding its appearance.

The drawn up scheme should take into account the following nuances:

• construction design;
• the nature of the placement of the main and additional components, namely: the combustion chamber, brazier, chimney, loading door, etc.;
• dimensions of all structural elements.

At the beginning of the process of building a barbecue, it is important to decide on its construction and design

You should also consider the presence of a roof. There are options with an open and closed type of brazier. 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 the event of rain, the hearth will be protected from precipitation.For such a structure to function properly, you will definitely have to equip a chimney.

At the design stage, the presence of additional structures is also considered. Near the barbecue, you can equip a platform that will be used for the preparation of products. A worktop is installed in this area, and a sink with water is also connected. Projects of brick braziers with a stove for a cauldron, in which you can cook pilaf and other dishes on an open fire, look quite attractive.

Important! If water is supplied to an outdoor stove or brazier, in the fall it will be necessary to free the system from liquid, since during frosts the pipes will be destroyed

Various brick barbecue ovens: projects, photos, drawings

When you cannot stop at any one brick barbecue project, photos, diagrams, barbecue laying drawings can make the choice. Explore the selection of illustrations prepared by us to understand which of the projects you like best.

Pay special attention to the complexity of the proposed design: will you be able to carry out this or that project with your own hands?

Fragment of instructions showing how a barbecue oven is folded from a brick. A barbecue masonry order like this makes the job much easier, especially for those who have never built a brick barbecue with their own hands. Drawings, so try to choose exactly with the order.

Brick grill schemes

Photo 7. Graphic diagram of a brick barbecue. It will not be difficult to lay a brick barbecue for a summer residence with your own hands for such a project.

Photo 8. Computer model of a brick barbecue: order and construction scheme. It will be easier to fold the barbecue with a more detailed diagram, but even such a drawing speeds up the construction of the structure.

Photo 9. Computer generated rough diagram of a brick barbecue. The masonry drawings attached to such a scheme will give accurate information about the size of the structure and the procedure for its construction.

Photo 10. Schematic sketch of a pedestal for a barbecue project. Dimensioned drawings are required, whatever type of stove you choose - stone or brick, small or large, complex in design or not.

Photo 12. The novice stove-maker carries out the ordinal laying of a barbecue from bricks with his own hands. The photo was taken at the stage when the foundation is already ready and several rows of bricks have already been laid.

Photo 13. A small outdoor brick barbecue. Drawings of such a structure are extremely simple, however, if you decide to set up a brick barbecue with your own hands, an order that describes in detail the laying of bricks is desirable in this case.

h Photo 14. Brick oven with two pipes. On our site you can see the most unusual barbecue projects. A photo of this model, for example, shows that a do-it-yourself barbecue and barbecue stove can resemble a stove from a Russian hut in outline.

Photo 15. There are a variety of types of barbecues for a brick dacha. The photo shows the elongated model folded in a corner. It is noticeable on the side wall that the original brick barbecue scheme was used.

Photo 16. Near the board fence there is a summer cottage barbecue made of bricks, built by the owner of the site with his own hands. This structure consists of three simple sections. At the same time, it can be seen that a rather unusual layout of a brick barbecue was used.

Photo 17. Brick structure for preparing various dishes in the open air. To build even such a relatively simple do-it-yourself barbecue oven, ordering the brickwork may be necessary.

Photo 18. Backyard of a country house with a barbecue area and a stove with a large chimney.To build such a rather complex brick barbecue with your own hands, diagrams with detailed dimensions and sequence of actions are simply necessary.