You have a dacha. You want to make it not only beautiful, but also convenient and comfortable for your family and friends to relax. And so that everything doesn’t cost too much. Don't know where to start? Do-it-yourself brick barbecues and barbecues for a summer cottage made from a photo are an ideal start for arranging a summer cottage. We assure you that after reading this article and looking at the drawings, you will build an ideal barbecue on your site, on which you will then cook delicious and healthy food.

A step-by-step guide to preparing and building a DIY brick barbecue

Preliminary work (layout and drawings)

Before you build a brick grill, you need to carefully consider what it will be like. We recommend paying attention to the following points:

When you decide what kind of barbecue you want to make, make detailed drawings with exact dimensions. Thanks to them, you will not only be able to correctly build the structure itself, but also calculate the amount of materials needed.

Choosing a place for the barbecue

Brick barbecues can be located anywhere in the summer cottage - in the garden, in the gazebo, on the terrace - as long as it is convenient. But we advise you to consider the following recommendations:

• The first and most important point is fire safety! Do not build garden barbecues near wooden buildings, dead trees or bushes.
• There should not be a playground nearby.
• It is convenient if the stove and the brick wall of the summer kitchen are located nearby, so that you don’t have to run far for groceries and everything else.

If the project includes a sink, build a water supply nearby.

To ensure that the future roaster stands well and firmly for many years, make its base as reliable and stable as possible. The dimensions and strength of the foundation depend on the dimensions of the planned structure. In any case, the foundation should be larger in area than the barbecue by approximately 50 cm on each side.

After two weeks (if it’s hot, maybe less), when everything has hardened well, you can start building a barbecue with your own hands.

Choosing a brick for a barbecue

Here again we should remember about fire safety. If the barbecue is indoors, you should take a special refractory fireclay brick; it contains a lot of clay, due to which it can withstand high temperatures well and quickly warms up the room.

Types of bricks used to build barbecues

If the future construction is planned to be outdoors, then professionals do not recommend making everything from fireclay bricks, since they do not like moisture. It is better to take solid ceramic brick M200 or facing. The interior of the firebox itself will be made of fireclay bricks.

If desired, at the final stage of construction of the barbecue, its decorative finishing is done.

Preparing the solution

For cladding you need a cement-sand mixture, and for laying the stove itself, clay-sand with the addition of a small amount of cement for strength. You can take a ready-made mixture for stoves and prepare it according to the instructions.

To prepare your own clay solution, you will need:

• red clay;
• sand;
• cement;
• water.

The clay is filled with water and left for 5-6 days. Then it is thoroughly mixed, sand and cement are added little by little (a glass of cement 400 per bucket) and mixed again. The mixture is ready to use.

After the foundation has hardened before construction, two layers of roofing felt must be placed on it for waterproofing. This is done so that the brick draws less moisture from the base, this will extend its service life.

Then we determine the position of the wall, apply the solution and begin to build a brick grill with our own hands.

Be sure to check everything with a level so that the masonry is even, as this will affect the quality of the stove in the future.

Laying a simple brick grill (arrangement)

To build such a barbecue, carefully consider the diagram according to which step-by-step masonry is carried out, the so-called order.

The so-called half-brick masonry is performed: each odd row (1,3, etc.) begins with a whole, and each even row (2, 4, etc.) with a half. This is done for a bunch of bricks.

We lay a ceiling on top of the 4th row, on which dishes can then be placed.

On the 8th row you need to put 4 thick-walled corners, as shown in the figure. We lay the 9th row on the corners.

In the 10th row, all the beauty of this barbecue is “piano keys”. They can be cut with a grinder from white fireclay and red facing bricks.

The last 2 rows - and the grill is ready. Please note that in the 11th and 12th rows longitudinal halves of bricks are used.

The skewers and grill will then be placed on them.

View from all sides

This is what our brick piano grill looks like from different sides.

Option 1 - drawing with dimensions (click to enlarge)

Final result with dimensions.

Option 2, improved - drawing with dimensions (click to enlarge)

Another option for a barbecue piano. It is wider and the back wall is built from the very bottom. Watch the video for the laying process of this option.

This was the one that was easy to build on your own, even without experience in this field.

Do-it-yourself brick barbecue - step-by-step construction with real photos

Let's consider another option, more complex - how to make a brick barbecue with your own hands, which includes two lower compartments for firewood, dishes and other small items, a combustion chamber, a table top and a chimney at the top.

For the construction of the structure itself, in this case, they used facing bricks and refractory bricks for the inside of the furnace.

Initial stage of construction

We begin laying in the same way as described above. The lower part will be in the shape of the letter “W”, only the compartments will be different in width. The wider one for firewood will have a firebox and chimney above it. The second is for dishes and other accessories; there will be a table top at the top.

We make even seams between rows

To ensure that there is an identical and even seam between the bricks everywhere, a metal strip is used here when laying, the cross-section of which is square with a side of 12 mm. But we recommend taking something thinner - 5-10 mm will be enough. You also need to constantly check the level of verticality and horizontality of the masonry.

Brick laying process

The plank is placed on the edge, as shown in photo 4, then carefully covered with mortar. On the side where the plank was placed, we place the mixture equally with it, on the other side, a little more, in a slide. We lay the brick, hold it with one hand on the side of the plank, and lightly tap it with a hammer on the other side to level it. When the solution dries a little, remove the bar.

To make the laying process move faster, there must be several planks, since they are needed for each row.

Lay out the bottom part - the first 10 rows

According to this principle, 10 rows are laid out.

Preparing the base for the firebox and countertop

Next will be the firebox and countertop. On the 10th row we place reinforcement with a diameter of 12 mm. The distance between the rods is 70 mm. Formwork is placed between the reinforcement so that the mixture does not fall down when the seams between the bricks are filled.

Professional advice: it is better to take metal corners, as there is a possibility that the reinforcement will bend under the weight.

Lay out the brick and fill with mortar

Bricks are laid out at equal distances from each other over the entire area. Those that fall on previously erected walls are placed on the mortar, the rest are simply placed on the formwork. Then the gaps between the bricks and the surface are filled with mortar.

We form the combustion chamber and vault

After drying, the firebox is erected - 8 rows are laid out vertically. Next, the back part, which is located near the wall, is also erected, and the remaining three sides are narrowed upward by half a brick. So another 9 rows are laid out.

We are building a chimney

The next stage is the chimney. In this case, 20 rows are made of brick, and at the top there is a stainless exhaust pipe. A high chimney is needed so that the smoke does not disturb you or your neighbors, and the draft is better.

The last stage of construction - finishing the countertop and firebox

And the finishing touches - the countertop is laid out with tiles, and the inside of the firebox is covered with refractory bricks.

Final result

After a few days for complete drying, the barbecue is ready for use.

We recommend watching a video that shows the entire process of laying a garden brick oven.

Below in the gallery you can see more photos of barbecues and barbecues for your dacha made from brick with your own hands, and choose the one that is suitable in style, functionality and location specifically for your site.

In the gazebo On the terrace
With hob On the street With built-in smokehouse

There is no fundamental difference between barbecues and barbecues, except that in the first, food is cooked on skewers, and in the second, on a grill. Both can be done on one structure, the construction of which will be discussed.

Often, a country barbecue is a simple outdoor building in the open air. A brick barbecue is a more complex device, which can be located in a summer kitchen, gazebo or outdoors, but it already has a chimney and, in most cases, a cover to protect from rain and snow.

A temporary brick cooking device is a great summer option.

If you do not plan to be at the dacha in winter, then a barbecue or grill made of brick without mortar is perfect for this purpose. In the spring it can be easily and quickly folded and disassembled for the winter.

Layout scheme without mortar

Here is a diagram and step-by-step instructions that show how to make similar grills and barbecues from brick.

If the barbecue is planned to be small (9-10 rows of bricks), you can simply level and compact the ground well. For a larger structure, it is better to pour a foundation.

We begin to lay out the bricks according to the same principle as in the previous versions, but in a circle and with gaps of approximately 50 mm.

We lay a steel sheet on top of the 5th row, which will serve as a tray for coal.

Add 2 more rows and install a cooking grate. Then 2 more rows for protection from the wind.

To build such a round barbecue, you will need a little more than 100 bricks.

This is one example of a temporary barbecue, you can change it at your own discretion. Or choose for yourself and build one of the options shown in the photo below.

It seems that building a brick grill with a stove with your own hands is too complicated and expensive, and only professionals can do it. But such work really do it yourself.

You just need to be patient, get all the necessary materials and get to work with due diligence.

A good barbecue stove will not only be a good decoration for your dacha, but will also be an excellent reason to gather the whole family, relatives and friends under one roof.

In addition, food prepared outdoors always tastier and eliminates the need to stand in a stuffy kitchen during the hot summer.

Why build a brick oven with your own hands?

This stove is ideal not only for cooking kebabs, it is possible to cook in it, in principle, any dishes, for which only there is enough imagination.

Stew vegetables, fry pasties, make jam, and if you buy a cauldron, you can enjoy delicious pilaf. The brick grill looks much better more effective portable.

Especially if it is a barbecue with an oven, to which is attached a place for preparing and cutting food. And by building a shelter over the building, you will be able to use it comfortably in bad weather.

Advantages and disadvantages

The undoubted advantage is that brick barbecues practically eternal. Having built such a stove, you will use it for as long as you like. In addition, the possibility boast of a brick oven-barbecue in front of your guests will also not be superfluous. You can solve the problem of sudden rain by attaching a canopy.

The roof will ideally complement a brick grill (see photos of closed buildings at the end of the article). The disadvantages include the fact that the cost of such barbecues is a lot more than portable metal ones, and if built incorrectly, they may be completely useless.

Construction planning

Where will the brick stove and grill be located? We prepare the place with our own hands

Construction must be carried out in open well ventilated area and away from flammable objects. It is also recommended to equip this place with some kind of shelter to protect the stove from bad weather. Additional convenience will be provided by a small gazebo in which guests could gather.

ATTENTION! Find out from your neighbors in advance whether stove smoke will bother them. To do this, light a fire at the construction site and make sure that the smoke will not cause inconvenience to anyone.

Additional extensions

The grill can have: a cauldron, an oven, a smokehouse, a hearth with a grill, a tandoor, a cooking stove.

You can build a grill with a brick oven, complement the construction with a smokehouse or work area. The number of buildings is limited only by the free space on the site.

Design

Any barbecue starts with a project. If you do not have a technical education, then it is better to order the layout from professional builders, or use one of our projects (see photos and procedures below). But you can do the order yourself, following the basic rules:

• combustion chamber build high four rows of masonry;
• three rows of masonry on the grill;
• fireplace - six rows of masonry;
• casing - three rows of masonry high.

If you are not sure whether you can carry out the procedure yourself, it is better to turn to specialists for this matter. Improper design can significantly degrade the quality of the furnace.

Projects of brick barbecues with a stove: drawings, photos

Project for a grill-oven with a closed stove (possibly an oven)

Project for an open stove grill

Project of a stove-grill with an oven-stove

Necessary tools for work.

• Shovel.
• Bucket.
• Solution container.
• Bulgarian.
• Master OK.
• Rubber hammer.

Necessary materials

• Ceramic brick.
• Fireclay brick for fuel tank.
• Cement.
• Sand.
• Dry mixes for masonry.
• Clay.
• Wild stone.
• Ruberoid.
• Gravel.
• Metal corner.
• Hob.
• Grate bars.
• Wooden beams.
• Blower door.
• Door for the firebox.

We build a brick grill oven with our own hands

Site preparation

If the construction site is not concreted or, for example, not lined with stone, then you will have to prepare the site under the grill First of all, clear away debris and remove the top layer of soil. Required area at least three square meters.

REFERENCE! If the barbecue is not located under a canopy, then it is advisable to build it not on clay, but on cement mortar, adding salt to it in the ratio: 1 kilogram of salt per bucket of mortar.

Laying the foundation

The construction of a barbecue stove must begin with the installation of the foundation. The dimensions depend on the area of ​​the building, and the depth on the density of the soil. The lower the density, the deeper the foundation is made. Better reinforcement steel pins or wire.

The width of the pit should be greater than the furnace itself by 10 centimeters. Dig depth is approximately 30 centimeters. If there is a lot of sand in the soil, then dig a pit of shallow depth, and before pouring the foundation, formwork must be installed.

If the soil is clayey, then concrete for the foundation can be poured immediately without preparation.

After installing the wooden formwork, fill the bottom with sand and gravel, compacting and watering the surface. After which, fill with the solution.

Foundation through 10-15 days will gain its strength, and then it will be possible to move on to masonry. But before that, it is better to provide the building with waterproofing. For waterproofing For example, a sheet of roofing material will do.

Here any other materials are used that will be able to retain the same heat inside the barbecue. Place a layer of brickwork on top and fill everything with cement. Now you can move on to building the barbecue oven.

REFERENCE! If you live in a rainy area, it is better to use a brick platform instead of a pit. This will help reduce the oven's exposure to excess moisture.

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Construction of a barbecue with an oven

After receiving the construction plan, or having completed it yourself, you need to proceed to the construction of a brick barbecue with a stove. Construction should be carried out with due care and precision. Since incorrect and poor-quality construction can ruin the entire structure, and will cost wasted time and money.

Help may be helpful when laying bricks wooden frame, which must be installed at the beginning to obtain uniform walls of the barbecue. It is advisable to use clay in the masonry mortar. Instead of clay you can use special dry mixtures. Use a metal corner to cover stove openings. If you decide to use old brick for construction, then do not forget about pre-cleaning from dried old cement.

The hearth should be laid out from fireclay brick, due to its fire resistance. Walls and cladding can be made of ordinary ceramic bricks. The mortar for the barbecue stove is made from cement, sand and clay. For a firebox made of fireclay bricks, a solution without adding cement is used in the following proportions: three parts sand to one part clay. Bricks before laying is advisable soak in water. This will provide a stronger grip.

Before starting construction, carefully calculate the location of the brickwork and make sure there is enough free space around it.

Layout of a barbecue with a stove

1. Lay out the first two continuous rows bricks in the shape of a rectangle or in the shape provided for in the layout. Without forgetting align corners and remove excess mortar so as not to spoil the appearance of the fryer. To ensure that the rows are even, use a plumb line.
2. To the third level install the ash stove door.
3. Fourth it is also laid out solid.
4. In the fifth row Close the ash door of the stove with a lock and install the grate.
5. In the sixth lay out the bricks without gaps.
6. In the seventh You can already install the door for the firebox.
7. At eight and ninth, bricks should be laid in a continuous layer.
8. From level ten Usually the construction of the stove chimney has already begun.
9. At eleven block the firebox door opening.
10. In the twelfth already make a hob and hearth.
11. From the fourteenth row proceed to the construction of the chimney channel and construct the side walls of the brazier and the back wall.
12. From twenty-first to twenty-third is created semicircular fireplace cover. Here, to give the brick the correct shape, it you'll have to cut it with a grinder.
13. From twenty-fourth to thirty-first bricks must be laid out in a continuous layer.
14. Somewhere on the twenty-sixth row to bring out the smoke channel.
15. Already on the thirty-second level you can install a pipe. The cap over the chimney is usually made of the same materials from which the stove was built.

For greater comfort in using the barbecue, you should take into account some of the nuances of its construction. For example, When calculating the width of the fryer, you need to take into account the length of the skewers.

PECULIARITIES! Metal tends to expand when heated, so be sure to leave a small gap when installing a metal door. The height of the stove should correspond to your height for greater convenience when working with it.

Fire safety

Do not forget that the grill is extremely fire hazardous structures. Failure to follow safety precautions when operating the fryer carelessly can lead to dire consequences.

Do not leave explosive objects nearby. Construction should not be carried out near wooden objects, trees. Install canopies or other shelters with care to prevent the possibility of fire.

Important! Under no circumstances should flammable materials be placed on or near a working stove.

Knowing and practicing essential safety principles will eliminate the possibility of unexpected results.

Any home craftsman who knows how to work with brick can make an outdoor barbecue oven at his dacha. The purpose of this article is to help the homeowner correctly build a garden stove with his own hands, using a ready-made project with instructions. For convenience, we provide some drawings and examples of masonry.

We are building a barbecue complex with a hob

To build an outdoor stove on a summer cottage, we propose to implement the project shown in the photo. Let us list the technical features of the structure:

• 2 workplaces capable of functioning simultaneously - barbecue and hob;
• overall dimensions in plan – 1660 x 1020 mm, height – 3220 mm (including the chimney with the cap);
• the collection of flue gases from both fireboxes is organized into one pipe;
• the design is simplified as much as possible - instead of the arched vault of the firebox used in the firebox, a direct ceiling on a metal frame is provided;
• under the kebab grill there is a niche for storing and drying firewood;
• the chimney is equipped with a closed brick cap, which prevents precipitation from entering the flue.

Note. At the request of the homeowner, the scheme can be changed. For example, install a cauldron instead of a stove, and adapt the grill to a grill. Cabinets for placing dishes or a smokehouse must be built separately.

At first glance, the design of a universal barbecue stove seems complicated, but in reality it is quite simple to implement. It is better to place the structure under a canopy or inside so that the masonry is not washed by rain and lasts longer.

Before starting construction, a platform measuring 176 x 112 cm must be provided on the veranda (a margin of 50 mm on each side of the stove body). Make sure that the chimney pipe does not coincide with the load-bearing roof beams, otherwise the roof will have to be redone.

Construction materials

To build a complex barbecue oven with your own hands, shown in section in the drawing, you will need to buy the following set of materials:

• clay bricks of standard sizes – 720 pcs. (full-bodied recommended);
• fireclay stone grade SHA-8 for laying fireboxes – 80 pcs.;

• loading door 25 x 21 cm, ash pan - 25 x 14 cm;
• cleaning doors 13 x 13 cm – 3 pcs.;
• equal angle corners 40 x 4 mm, 4 studs with M12 threads and nuts (length - 70 cm) for assembling the floor frame;
• cast iron panel for 2 burners 71 x 41 cm;
• sheets of basalt cardboard and roofing felt;
• periodic profile reinforcement Ø 12-16 mm in the foundation.

Note. The quantity of bricks is indicated taking into account the construction of the chimney pipe and the cap.

Sectional diagrams of the furnace

For fireclay masonry, you should purchase special refractory clay or mortar. The body of the furnace is laid out on a clay-sand mortar with the addition of M400 cement. Crushed stone, sand and Portland cement will be used to construct the foundation. How much building materials are needed depends on the stability of the soil and the depth of its foundation.

Laying a reinforced concrete foundation

Since the weight of the structure exceeds 1 ton, it cannot be built on the ground or cement screed. A reliable foundation is required, spaced 5-10 cm from the base of the veranda. A foundation pit is dug for construction, the depth of which depends on the occurrence of dense soil horizons. As a rule, it does not exceed 1 m.

Reference. In soils subject to frost heaving forces, it is necessary to build a pile-screw foundation connected by metal beams or a concrete grillage.

The step-by-step foundation laying technology looks like this:

1. Mark and dig a hole 1760 x 1120 mm, compact the bottom with a vibrating plate or manually. Place a cushion of sand 0.1 m thick and repeat compaction.
2. Fill the pit to ground level with rubble - fragments of stones, bricks and other solid construction waste, excluding wood. Fill the voids with clay and water slurry and let it harden.
3. Make a reinforcing mesh by tying the rods at intervals of 10-15 cm. Install it on top of the backfill, lifting it by 3-5 cm using stands so that the rods are in the thickness of the concrete.
4. Make homemade formwork from boards 20 cm high.

The last stage of pouring is preparing concrete grade 150 and placing the mixture in the formwork. The proportions of bulk materials are 3 parts sand + 5 parts crushed stone per 1 measure of Portland cement M400. Place the upper plane of the monolith horizontally and leave it to harden for 4 weeks. It is recommended to remove the formwork after 7-10 days.

It is advisable to place a layer of roofing material under the reinforced concrete slab for the purpose of waterproofing, as shown in the diagram. Then the monolith will not be saturated with moisture from the soil. More information about laying furnace foundations is described in the video:

Preparing for construction

To begin, cover the hardened concrete slab with 2 layers of roofing felt to ensure waterproofing of the brick structure. Assemble the standard set of stove-maker tools shown in the photo: trowels, brushes, measuring devices, and so on.

You can make the mortar for a backyard barbecue oven yourself or buy a ready-made building mixture. In the first case, proceed in this order:

1. Soak the clay, as free from soil as possible, in a trough with water for 1-2 days.
2. Pass the clay solution through a sieve, separating the pebbles and kneading the lumps.
3. Sift the sand and mix with liquid clay in a ratio of approximately 1:1.
4. Before laying, add cement in the amount of 200-300 grams per bucket.

The finished solution should not stick too much to the trowel, and when squeezed by hand, give a minimum of cracks. To achieve better properties, experiment with the proportions of sand and clay.

Note. Mortar for fastening refractory bricks is prepared according to the instructions on the packaging (bag).

Laying instructions

To build a brick oven-barbecue, we suggest using step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photos and procedures:

Using the ordering example as a guide, lay out the chimney with the cap closed on top. The height of the pipe can be adjusted by decreasing or increasing the number of identical levels from the 28th to the 38th tier. The process of laying this barbecue structure is discussed in detail in the video:

Advice. If you want to expand the functionality of the structure, simply add additional elements on the sides of the stove. The laying of the rear wall can be continued to the sides using any red brick.

When finished, let the stove dry for 2-4 days, depending on the weather. Then test fire both BBQ chambers using a small amount of wood.

How to lay stove bricks correctly

To successfully build a functional outdoor stove, be sure to follow the following masonry rules:

Remove any mortar protruding outwards with a trowel, and wipe the internal surfaces with a damp cloth. If you lack experience, do not try to chop stones with a pick; it is better to use a grinder with a cutting wheel for concrete.

In conclusion - the simplest stove options

We deliberately proposed to immediately build a serious garden barbecue complex, since a multifunctional oven is of greater interest to users. If you manage to build a similar barbecue out of brick, then adding bedside tables, a smokehouse, and even building a fireplace will not be a big problem.

Instead of a capital structure, you can make a simple structure, shown in the photo. There is no need for mortar, nor is there a need for a foundation: just buy a ready-made barbecue mesh and lay out a brick cabinet according to its dimensions. To prevent the building from collapsing, select a flat, solid platform.

The simplest barbecue with a smoke collector is built in the form of two retaining walls on a cement-sand mortar. A reinforced concrete slab is cast for installing the brazier (or a ready-made one is used). An alternative option is to tie the brick walls together with a frame of corners. The smoke collection umbrella is made of ordinary roofing steel.

Design engineer with more than 8 years of experience in construction.
Graduated from the East Ukrainian National University. Vladimir Dal with a degree in Electronics Industry Equipment in 2011.

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Recently, beautiful outdoor fireplaces have been actively erected in the areas of country cottages and dachas, which perfectly complement the landscape design and allow you to cook food over the fire. In this article we will talk about what types of outdoor fireplaces there are by type of design, functionality, and design style. And also about how and where on the site you can build a high-quality outdoor fireplace.

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Types of outdoor fireplaces

An outdoor fireplace can be a purely decorative element of the landscape. But a much more rational option is a full-fledged oven designed for cooking. There are several types of arrangement of functional fireplaces. They differ in the complexity of their design, appearance, and operating principle.

BBQ oven

This oven is designed for cooking meat, fish and vegetables over smoldering coals. With this cooking option, food is laid out on a wire rack, which is located above the roasting pan. The fryer itself has several dampers, with the help of which the heat supply is regulated. In addition, a lid is used. The method of processing products under a closed lid is essentially an express smoking method.

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The stationary barbecue oven has impressive dimensions. They are laid out from fire-resistant brick, stone or monolithic concrete. A barbecue fireplace can have different shapes. They are usually built with additional niches and projections that increase ease of use. A chimney is provided above the brazier, just like in a stove installed indoors.

Dishes prepared using the barbecue method are very popular in European countries and America. They make up menus for family and holiday picnics. Barbecue, as a fairly simple and quick way to cook food in the open air, is becoming increasingly popular in our country.

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Stove-grill

A grill is a device for frying meat and vegetables on skewers. While barbecues often have a round shape, barbecues are usually rectangular braziers. Their depth is shallower than that of a barbecue, and the skewers are located almost above the coals, which ensures a higher processing temperature.

Stationary barbecue ovens are not much different in shape from barbecue ovens. Moreover, one niche can be used for removable braziers of different types. In this way, it is possible to prepare barbecue dishes or kebabs as desired. A fireplace barbecue made of brick can be supplemented with other stove structures - a stove for a cauldron, an electric hob, a niche for a samovar, etc.

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We invite you to familiarize yourself with the proposal of the partner of the exhibition of houses “Low-Rise Country” - the company “Garden Barbecues”, for the construction of barbecues and barbecues from brick, stone, concrete, and other fire-resistant materials.

Russian stove

The traditional Russian stove allows you to cook a wide variety of dishes, including baked goods. In addition, you can process food in it by simmering for a long time. However, a stove located outside can only be used for cooking food in cast iron pots that are placed on the fire. You can equip a stove with burners. But it is only suitable for preparing dishes in containers.

In order to be able to not only cook and fry food in a vessel, but also process it with fire and smoke, a Russian stove is built with elements for installing a barbecue, grill or smokehouse.

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In addition to the fact that a Russian stove installed outdoors has limited capabilities, it is also very complex in design. In addition, if you make a real Russian stove, you will get a fairly large design. Therefore, on the plots of private houses they usually build not a classic, but a stylized Russian stove. It looks attractive and authentic, but is essentially a device for frying meat on a grill or grill.

This does not mean that classic Russian stoves are not built in courtyards at all. Some homeowners prefer this particular fireplace option, despite its complexity and high cost. But most traditional ovens are still complemented by a grill or barbecue function.

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On our website you can find contacts of construction companies that offer installation services for stoves and fireplaces. You can communicate directly with representatives by visiting the “Low-Rise Country” exhibition of houses.

Tandoor

A tandoor is a jug-shaped oven with a lid. On the inside of the lid there are fastenings for hanging skewers. In a tandoor, meat is not fried like on a grill or barbecue, but baked. In a round, closed oven, the temperature spreads evenly, so there is no need to constantly turn food.

The tandoor is a traditional Asian type of oven. It was created in areas where it is necessary to save wood, and therefore the principle of its operation involves minimal fuel consumption.

With all the advantages of the tandoor, it is not familiar to us, and is used as an additional, and not the main element of an outdoor fireplace-barbecue. For example, you can build a barbecue oven and complement it with a tandoor module.

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Smokehouse

A smokehouse takes up more space than a grill or barbecue. But it is a very useful furnace feature that many homeowners prefer to have. Smokehouses come in hot, cold or combination types. An oven with a regular roaster and smoker allows you to maximize the variety of menus for your family and guests at home.

Construction of an outdoor brick fireplace

The first step is to prepare a drawing of the future fireplace. This should be done by a professional stove maker. Before ordering a stove project, you need to think about its configuration. It may have the following elements:

cutting surface;

• regular hob;

  smokehouse;

  cauldron, etc.

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Drawing

When preparing a drawing, it is necessary to identify all structural elements of the furnace with exact dimensions and connections. The furnace structure consists of the following components:

Firebox base. This is a platform on which solid fuel is placed. To remove ash, a grate is installed above the surface of the firebox base.

Smoke cornice. A vaulted element that is located above the firebox.

Fireplace table. It is a protective base that prevents the foundation from overheating from the firebox.

Firebox. A niche in which fuel burns. It can have any shape - rectangular, trapezoidal or, for example, arched.

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Smoke chamber. Thermal energy accumulates in it in the form of smoke. Equipped with a valve for adjusting draft.

Convector. A hood installed above the fireplace, necessary for the transfer of energy from the chimney ducts to the chimney.

Spark arrester. A mesh on the pipe designed to retain sparks and increase the fire safety of the entire furnace structure.

Deflector. Prevents the occurrence of reverse draft under strong wind loads on the pipe.

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Ash pan. The compartment in which ash accumulates. From there it can be removed after or directly during operation of the oven.

Chimney. Removes smoke to the required distance from the stove.

Pre-furnace platform. Located in front of the firebox. It is a platform protruding forward and on the sides of the portal. Performs a fire-fighting function.

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Mantel. Decorative element – ​​shelf for small design elements. Installed above the smoke eaves.

Fireplace mouth. Another decorative element framing the firebox.

In order to obtain a high-quality, reliable and safe stove, specialists use tables of sizes of stove elements. In addition, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules for designing furnaces. It is especially important to correctly calculate the draft so that the device works correctly and combustion products are diverted to a safe distance from the working area. Naturally, a fireplace and barbecue in the same chimney in a house or a closed gazebo requires a more careful approach. But an outdoor fireplace must also be provided with a functional chimney exhaust system.

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The best option is to purchase a ready-made fireplace project, in which the entire stove structure has already been calculated, as well as the layout of its base and body. In ready-made projects there is a drawing of a layer-by-layer construction, with the help of which it is easy to build a good and correct stove.

When choosing a project, you need to take into account that there should be a free approach to the fryer, and all working surfaces should be located at a convenient height. In addition, the project must provide for the correct relative position of all elements.

It is advisable to choose a stove design that provides for the placement of tools necessary for servicing the firebox and regulating the cooking process. Among other things, the oven must have reasonable dimensions. Perhaps later it will be necessary to supplement and expand it.

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Location

It is very important to choose a good place for the stove on the site. The fireplace must be located at a safe distance from all objects, including the house. The safe distance is 3 meters. But you shouldn’t move the stove too far from home.

Before construction, you need to calculate the wind direction, which is stable within residential buildings. If you do not take into account the wind rose, you can build a fireplace, the smoke from which will enter the living quarters of the house on the same site or on the neighbors' site.

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It must be remembered that trees and bushes near the stove are also unsafe. Therefore, when choosing a site for a fireplace, it is advisable to make sure that it is completely free from everything - buildings, decorative elements, plants. After building the stove, the area next to it can be decorated using specially selected garden furniture.

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Option for placing an outdoor fireplace on the site

Construction

Despite the fact that layer-by-layer construction is carried out on the basis of a pre-prepared project, professional specialists should be involved in this process. In the process, they must take into account many rules for the technology of laying outdoor stoves.

The brick oven is quite massive, so it needs to be built using a foundation. The depth of the foundation can be small - about 40 cm. The foundation pit prepared for the foundation of a barbecue fireplace is covered with crushed stone and sand. All this is compacted well. A mixture of cement and sand is poured on top. You can use reinforcement to strengthen the base. Work should continue only after the foundation screed has completely hardened.

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They begin to lay the fireplace on the frozen foundation according to the ordering diagram. The project not only graphically displays the sequence of work, but also describes the characteristics of each individual row. This is very important, since not all parts of the fireplace are made of the same material. Thus, the podium is usually built from refractory facing ceramics, and fireclay bricks are used for the inner walls of the firebox.

The lower part of the furnace, where strong heating does not occur, is laid out on cement mortar. Above, the masonry is carried out using a more heat-resistant clay mortar or a special ready-made mixture. The chimney is constructed using cement and lime.

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Layer-by-layer construction of a barbecue oven

Metal parts can be made to order. But it’s easier to buy them ready-made, since they are produced in standard sizes. Everything must be secured and installed in accordance with the technology and design.

At the last stage, the fireplace is lined. You can leave it just brick, but to give it a more aesthetic appearance, some kind of fire-resistant facing material is used. The most commonly used are natural stone and ceramic tiles.

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Outdoor fireplace cladding option

An outdoor fireplace can be built not only from brick, but also from wild stone or concrete. Stone structures are very efficient and economical. However, when constructing them, the stove maker must demonstrate the highest level of skill, since it is quite difficult to lay out a correct and aesthetic stove structure from a material that is not ideal in shape.

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Concrete stoves come in a variety of shapes. This plastic material allows you to create unusual stove structures. But using concrete to build fireplaces requires serious qualifications. Concrete structures are built using the formwork principle, from concrete slabs or using concrete rings. In any case, the structure turns out to be quite heavy, and under it, like under a brick fireplace, there must be a strong foundation.

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Examples of outdoor fireplace configurations

Each homeowner decides for himself how functional his fireplace will be. If desired, you can build a whole complex that includes several useful elements. Brick barbecue stoves are designed in a variety of sizes and configurations.

The diagram below shows an example of a fairly wide configuration of an outdoor fireplace. There is a grill (or barbecue), a stove for a cauldron, a smokehouse with metal doors and a sink. Over time, such an oven can be supplemented with another module with a cutting surface and shelves for dishes.

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Oven with countertops

Below is a fireplace option with a hob, a brazier, a smokehouse and two fairly wide countertops. If part of one of the countertops is allocated for installing a sink, you will get a full-fledged summer kitchen.

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Simple and original oven

The next option is a stove that is simple in design, but very unexpected in design. It is designed in a special way and has practically nothing in common with a traditional Russian stove. It includes a grill, a cauldron, a tandoor and an electric grill. The advantage of this design is its compactness. The downside is that the sink and countertop must be installed separately.

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Conclusion

The ability to cook food in the open air and with the help of a live fire is one of the most important advantages of private home ownership. Various outdoor fireplaces, stoves, barbecues and barbecues make life in a country house more interesting, exciting and “tasty”. Therefore, more and more homeowners are building stove structures on their property. The main thing is to correctly decide on the type of fireplace and its design.

Ordinary and facing stone made of baked clay is a universal construction material. Therefore, a simple brick grill can be quickly built even without mortar. A stationary hearth made of this material is considered simple if its design does not have a chimney.

Clay and ceramic bricks can withstand extreme temperatures, but have a significantly shorter lifespan in furnaces and hearths than fireclay fireclay. Therefore, the simplest temporary barbecues are made of ordinary brick, and in stationary fireplaces of simple design, the inside of the firebox can be lined with fireclay.

Even if you add legs made of the same material to a rectangular brick box, the structure will still remain a barbecue. As soon as the master covers the firebox with a roof, it will automatically turn into a barbecue oven, although without a chimney, but with a hole for removing combustion products.

"March"

From a few bricks, accidentally found or specially taken for a country picnic, you get the simplest fireplace for frying meat on skewers over coals. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the nuances:

• the brick has standard dimensions of 25 x 12.5 x 6 cm; to save building materials and space in the trunk of a car, it should be installed on its edge;
• for normal roasting of meat without burning, the skewers should be 20 - 25 cm away from the coals, so at least 2 rows of bricks will be required;
• the width of the brick “box” is taken for standard skewers to be 37 cm, that is, 1 brick;
• The length of the barbecue for a small company is 75 cm, that is, 3 bricks.

They just took a few bricks and made this super quick structure on site, according to this drawing!

Thus, in total you will need at least 16 standard format bricks. Each one weighs 3.5kg for a total of 56kg minimum. The hearth manufacturing technology is as follows:

After the coals have cooled, the structure is disassembled and the turf is laid in place.

Classic grill

For a stationary fire on the site, you will need a base made of non-metallic material (sand or crushed stone), compacted with a vibrating plate or manual rammer. If the weight of the structure exceeds 450 kg, a monolithic reinforced concrete foundation will be required. For a home craftsman with minimal mason skills, a do-it-yourself brick grill, the simplest and most inexpensive one in the bottom photo in the shape of a rectangular box, is more suitable.
The manufacturing technology is as follows:

You can make such an inexpensive stationary barbecue

The main nuances for this modification of the hearth are:

• there is no need for an ordering scheme, since it is impossible to make a mistake in this case;
• the bottom row (called a bottom in kilns) is necessary to prevent the destruction of concrete from extreme temperatures; it is recommended to lay it out with refractory bricks;
• waterproofing is needed to prevent the destruction of the concrete foundation and masonry from soil moisture (not to be confused with groundwater!), It is made from rolled bitumen materials, pieces of which are placed under the foundation before it is poured, or the first row on a base made of non-metallic material.

Don't forget to waterproof the bottom row.

All other designs of brick barbecues are more complex, so order is required. But they are more convenient to use. Here are a few more photos where you can see other interesting options:

Option with woodshed

Well, and a video on how to do masonry correctly:

BBQ oven

Unlike a classic barbecue, a barbecue simplifies the preparation of meat by placing it on a grill rather than on skewers. A simple budget barbecue grill is built from brick using the following technology:

Scheme of a ready-made budget brick barbecue

Attention: A grill with a drawer for ash and a grate above it for placing coals is considered more convenient to maintain.

This design is slightly different from the described version:

• after making the legs under the back and side walls of the barbecue on the spoon row, the brick of the next level is laid with a poke (side walls only);
• then another row of spoon and tie rows are laid out.

With retractable hearth

A metal drawer for ash is placed on the resulting lower ledge. A grate for coals is placed on the upper ledge. If you make another ledge in the same way, you will get a convenient drying rack for berries and mushrooms.

Well, and a detailed video, for clarity:

Without solution

If there are bricks left over from the construction site on the site, you can use it to build an inexpensive temporary barbecue as soon as you see the guests suddenly arriving. The main manufacturing nuances are:

• without mortar, the half-brick legs are too unstable, so it is better to replace them with 4 pedestals (columns) 1 x 1 brick with a row of bandages;
• instead of a sheet of iron, you can use a piece of any sheet material (OSB, plywood), but 2 continuous rows of brick must be laid above it;
• The height of the barbecue box is 2 - 3 rows, the dimensions are at the discretion of the home craftsman.

Quickly fold without solution

Attention: The construction is considered temporary, “in a hurry”; bricks stained with coals and ash are difficult to wash, so it is better to use ordinary rather than facing stone.

For detailed instructions, watch the video:

A rather attractive barbecue grill with an original design is a version made from several rows of bricks without mortar in the shape of a round cabinet.

Barbecue in the form of a pipe without mortar

This can be quickly built simply from what you have on hand.

Additional elements for simple barbecues

When adding additional functions of a stationary fireplace to the design, you will need to make drawings or sketches for it by hand. Since the hearth will be more complex, errors may occur during the construction of the masonry. The main additional elements for a simple barbecue are: a cutting table, a brazier stove and a sink.

Cutting table

An inexpensive option that significantly increases the comfort of use is the simplest do-it-yourself brick grill with a cutting table using the following technology:

• the rear wall lengthens, ligation with the central wall-stand becomes more difficult;
• in addition to the above structures, another wall-rack is built on the side, close to the masonry of the hearth;
• A tabletop made of natural/artificial stone is laid on it and on the side wall of the grill.

The cutting table can be located on any user-friendly side relative to the hearth.

Dutch oven

In addition to meat on skewers or a barbecue, there is often a need to prepare other dishes in pots, pans, or by heating or boiling a kettle. Therefore, instead of a cutting table, space is allocated for a brazier stove.

To do this you need to perform the following operations:

• lengthen the structure starting from the bottom row;
• make a front wall with a door for the combustion chamber;
• equip the hob with concentric cast iron rings to adjust the power of the stove.

The top photo shows a diagram of a barbecue with a hob of the simplest type.

Washing

To equip a barbecue with a sink, it is enough to mount a stove with a slot for a sink instead of a regular countertop, install a water supply or increase the height of the rear stack and hang a washbasin on it, as in the bottom photo.

Distributing cold water supply (cold water supply) throughout the area is much more difficult than collecting water into a washbasin. Even with seasonal operation, you will need to drain the liquid for the winter and preserve the system.

Thus, the construction material brick is suitable for making barbecues in a hurry in the field and on a suburban area. When laying on a solution, you can increase the functionality of the simplest barbecues by using a sink, countertop, hob or anything else that you find necessary and convenient when working. Here it is important to give free rein to your imagination and not to be afraid, you will definitely succeed!