How to make a brick grill with your own hands: inexpensive options, step-by-step instructions

A stationary brick grill on the street is the dream of every summer resident. It won’t take much effort to build the most reliable and durable structure with your own hands, and it will delight you for years to come. Step-by-step instructions for building a simple and inexpensive barbecue will tell you how to properly prepare the foundation, lay the brazier, install the barbecue and countertop. And recommendations from specialists, ready-made drawings and photos will add confidence in the successful outcome of the case.

Preparatory work

Before building a stationary brick grill, it is important to accurately determine the location of the structure. It is almost impossible to move the grill to another place, so think about this issue in advance. If the intended design is complex, the second stage is the development of a construction project. Modern ideas are easily implemented, so a barbecue with a built-in smokehouse, a cauldron oven, a sink, and a barbecue is quite realistic and relevant, and a corner version of this construction will fit neatly into a small gazebo. In this case, you cannot do without diagrams and drawings.

Advice! A drawing or diagram is the best way to accurately determine the required amount of material for construction. Therefore, do not neglect this moment. It is better to spend a little time thinking about the project than to spend extra money on building materials.

The article will consider the simplest version of a brick barbecue, however, the principle and construction process are also suitable for more complex ideas.

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Construction foundation

It is impossible to guarantee the long service life of a barbecue without a strong foundation. Therefore, the foundation for a stationary structure is a prerequisite. Making the foundation is not difficult. To begin, dig a pit according to the provided dimensions. Install formwork along the inner sides and fill with cement mortar. To increase durability, reinforce the base.

The foundation for the barbecue must be reliable and strong

The base of the structure must be level. To do this, use a building level. And don't forget about the waterproofing layer. Roofing felt is suitable as a waterproofing material. This will not increase the cost significantly, but it will significantly affect the service life of the barbecue.

A strong, reliable base for the grill is almost ready. It remains to take a few weeks of rest so that the foundation is properly strengthened and dry.

Bricklaying

For an outdoor barbecue, brick is the best design option. In addition, by lining the internal walls of the firebox with fireclay, heat-resistant bricks, you will significantly save on the restoration of the barbecue in the future.

Bricklaying is a painstaking task. It is important to ensure full compliance with the parallelism and horizontality of the structure. Therefore, knowledge of certain rules and some skills will still be required.

The first layer of the order is laid out without cement mortar. As the material for the initial row, use a solid brick and, if necessary, halves. Apply markings that you will use in subsequent rows.

Advice! To lay the barbecue, use bricks soaked in water. The day before completing the planned work, pour water over the material.

Carefully spread a little mortar using a trowel and lay the brick on top. To improve the adhesion of the layers, it is recommended to lightly tap with the handle of a trowel. Be sure to check the correctness of the masonry with a level and vertical plumb.

To complete the masonry you will need a solution. The consistency should resemble thick sour cream. For the construction of the basement part, ordinary cement mortar is used. As for the masonry above the base, use a solution with refractory clay. He is not afraid of elevated temperatures.

To always have dry firewood at hand, you can provide a woodshed in the base of the barbecue. To do this, after 3 layers of ordering along the entire U-shaped masonry so that there is space in front of the barbecue for firewood. Shift subsequent rows to a distance of half a brick. The optimal dimensions of the woodshed are: along the length of the side wall - 2 bricks; along the back - 3 bricks, along the height - about 5 rows of brickwork. To strengthen the structure, it is recommended to additionally reinforce every 3 rows of masonry with metal rods or a special mesh. To organize the roof of the woodshed, use a metal or concrete floor. Then proceed to the firebox.

Construction of a brazier, installation of a barbecue grill

The ideal option as a base for a brazier are rods or corners made of metal. Fireproof or fireclay bricks will help to complement the base and secure it in one place. Unfilled spaces in the side row will help to further enhance the flow of air masses into the chamber (firebox).

The optimal height of the firebox is 10 brick rows or about 0.7 m. Treat the bottom of the firebox with sheet metal. Complete the top of the structure with a concrete floor with 1 row of bricks.

Advice! Consider in advance that cleaning the firebox from ash should not cause difficulties or inconvenience. Consider this fact before starting laying.

For lovers of barbecued food, it is recommended to secure the grill. To do this, use reinforcement rods or metal supports pre-installed into the masonry. If material is missing, use brickwork overhangs. To do this, place a layer of bricks with a protrusion inside the roasting pan.

Chimney

For a stationary barbecue, the chimney is an integral structural element. You can mount it in the back wall of the grill. To do this, you will need to install 3 bricks on the back side of the wall and 1 brick on the sides. In terms of height, it is enough to complete 6 rows of masonry. Cover the front of the chimney with a concrete slab. Lay out 1.5 m of masonry in the form of a pipe. Install a rain and snow canopy made of galvanized metal on top. In addition, do not forget about the need to install valves for additional temperature control in the firebox.

Additional amenities

You can add convenience to preparing delicious dishes on the grill with a built-in countertop. It fits harmoniously into the design and will be very useful. The material for the countertop should be easy to clean and durable enough. Some owners of stationary outdoor barbecues prefer to make the tabletop from high-strength paving or floor tiles, decorative stone or strong wood.

To extend the life of the structure and use the barbecue during rainfall, provide a canopy. Water supply and lighting will also not be superfluous. Just keep in mind that the lighting fixtures and cable are under no circumstances exposed to heat.

It is not recommended to carry out masonry during rain. Cover the structure with plastic wrap to prevent water from getting inside.
It is advisable to strengthen the corners of the base layer with steel corners or rods.
Experts advise not to use the newly built barbecue for some time (about 2-3 weeks). Allow the structure to dry thoroughly.

The stationary brick grill is ready. Enjoy the cooked aromatic shish kebab with cheerful friends and family.