Those who are not familiar with all the subtleties of cooking meat outdoors, the differences between barbecue and barbecue do not see, except in details. But it is, and substantial - we will understand all the nuances of building a barbecue with our own hands.
Features of barbecue
- It is possible to prepare not only meat, but also other products. For example, fish, various seafood, vegetables, poultry, even sweets.
- Larger dimensions and a round( as a rule) shape of the brazier + rear wall contribute to a more even distribution of heat throughout the area.
- The products are not threaded on the skewers, but are placed on the grill, and you can change its position in height, thereby choosing the optimal mode.
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Heat can be obtained not only from burning wood or coal, but also from other sources of heat. - Presence of a hood.
- In some cases, a temperature indicator is installed, which provides additional convenience in cooking.
- You do not have to make meat before cooking.
Kinds
- On installation of a barbecue there are stationary and mobile( collapsible, "boilers", "carts").
- For the period of operation - single- and multiple use.
- By type of fuel - on electricity, gas, coal( wood).
Now, having got acquainted with the theory, it is possible to start and practice. Consider how to independently build a barbecue on your site, as a material using a brick. By the way, according to experts - this is the best option of all possible.
Choosing a place for
Such questions as whether the barbecue is successful or not will fit into the overall landscape of the site and the like - at the master's discretion. What's important here is different: what type of foundation is the
- easier to mount? After all, the brick structure is massive enough, and it is not always possible to dig trenches under a monolithic tape. For example, because of the probability of damage to the root system of plants, the lines of engineering communications;
- wind rose. This affects the parameters of the chimney( its shape, height);
- availability of free space. Based on the evaluation results, the peculiarity of the barbecue design is determined( for example, the presence of a smokehouse, the possibility of installing a canopy and so on).
Planning
"Just like that" nothing is being built. It is necessary to make a barbecue drawing with all the dimensions. The main parts of the structure are a stove on the pedestal( "legs") and an extractor. The dimensions are chosen based on local conditions. For example, the following:
- height: total within 1.7 - 1.8;pedestal 0,7 - 0,9;Furnaces - 0.6( m);
- table top parameters: width - 50, thickness - 7( cm).
After marking the territory, the chosen type of foundation is arranged. How to properly mount the base of the structure, you can read here.
Mounting pedestal
From the figure it is clear what and how to do.
The acceptable height determines the number of rows of masonry. It is conducted in 1 brick, sufficient dimensions of the "compartments" - 0.5 x 0.5 m. The fact that it is necessary to constantly control the verticality of the walls( with the aid of a plumb) is understandable.
How to work with a brick is described in detail in this article.
Furnishing of the bottom of the
furnace. It is necessary to construct the formwork( it is not difficult) and pour the concrete mortar, having laid the reinforcing bars beforehand to increase the strength of the horizontal plate. Cross-section of reinforcement 6 - 8 mm .To ensure that the solution is well spread and tamped, it is advisable to use gravel or small gravel as the filler. Optimal cement grade - M300 .
Installation of the
furnace The masonry is the same, in 1 brick. Naturally, the front wall of the "box" is not laid. Even at the stage of drawing up the drawing, it is necessary to determine where to make the notches( how many) for the installation of the grate on which the products will be prepared. Change the mode will have to manually, so these "grooves" it is desirable to leave at least 3.
You can do the same in another way - immure the scraps of metal rods, the ends of which will serve as a support for the grill.
Chimney
The simplest option is to install a metal box shaped like a cone, tapering upwards. A brick chimney is more difficult to make, practical experience is needed here. It suffices only to note that it is necessary to correctly calculate its height.
Everything else - facing, arrangement of places for placing kitchen utensils, the construction of a canopy is already details. A good owner will think of everything himself.
Note
- Only fireproof brick is used for the construction of the furnace and chimney.
- This "oven" is suitable not only for preparing various dishes. It can, if necessary, and heat the surrounding space( for example, veranda, arbor).
Barbecue is not a "strategic" object, so these recommendations are enough.to mount a reliable structure.
