Summer is coming to an end and there are many of you who are returning to the routine. But why not start thinking about next summer? Gardens and terraces will then become meeting places and now is the time to think about how to improve them. The homemade barbecues they are a wonderful addition to them. Wouldn't you like to have one?
The family meals and intimate dinners are one of those summer pleasures that we all enjoy. That is why we encourage you to think about creating one for your outdoor space. If homemade barbecues have something, it is that you can adapt them to your space, your needs and your budget. All advantages!
Why a brick barbecue?
The built-in barbecues are an ideal option for those gardens or terraces in which there are a couple of square meters available for the creation of a leisure space. Usually made of concrete and refractory brick, they are constructions solid, stable and durable. And this is just one of its advantages over mobile or modular options:
- You can choose size and design of your barbecue and even build it yourself.
- Being built with concrete, refractory brick and/or stone, they are usually more durable than other models.
- You can cook comfortably for a large number of guests all year round. They are a great ally for those who are willing to cook outside regularly.
- Does not require a lot of maintenance and they are easy to clean.
- Can work with charcoal or firewood, fuels that give a characteristic flavor to food.
- They allow you to include a adjustable grill, which in addition to facilitating cleaning, can be placed higher or lower depending on the food you want to cook.
How to build a brick barbecue
Where are you going to install it? The closer they are to the house, the easier it will be to redirect the water intakes if you want to place a sink and the closer you will have the kitchen to use those ingredients that you have in the refrigerator. However, if you bet on placing it close to home, adding a hood will be essential if you do not want the fumes to end up inside.
Keep in mind that you will not be able to place it anywhere. you will need one firm and level concrete slab that supports the barbecue and if you use a wall or an existing wall, its construction will be simpler.
Plan and purchase materials
Now that you have decided the place where you are going to locate it, choose a design from among the many that you can find on the internet or from among those that we propose today and adapt it to your space. Make a drawing and from this calculate the materials what you will need In general, to make a barbecue the following are necessary:
- building bricks for the base and chimney, preferably solid.
- Refractory bricks for all those areas most exposed to heat.
- Normal and specific mortar for high temperatures.
- tongue and groove rasillon for the countertop.
- mesh and wire for the countertop.
- Metal rails which will be used later to be able to place the grill at different heights.
- Material for the countertop: stone, ceramic, cement with metal forging... You can choose it now or leave it for a second phase.
In addition, you will need basic tools such as a bucket to prepare the mortar, a trowel to place it, some ropes and/or a level... Ask your nearest hardware store for advice on what you need and that way you won't forget anything.
Let's do it!
planted in the ground with a chalk and real size your design to know where you should place the brick pillars. And lay the first bricks if you need a more realistic reference to make sure your calculations are correct.
Once done start raise the pillars with bricks and cement checking the level, especially in the first rows. Once the desired height is reached, use the tongue and groove rail to build the countertop as in the following video. Once placed, cover it with mesh, fill with concrete and level.
Cover the countertop with refractory brick and specific mortar for high temperatures and once dry raise the oven using the same materials and incorporating a couple of metal profiles at different heights that will later serve to support the grill.
Do you dare to also build a bell? You can see how to do it click here. The bell and the chimney They will be the last step to be able to enjoy a homemade barbecue.
Homemade barbecues are a great alternative to increase the functionality of your terrace and garden for the coming summer. Will you dare to build one?