Outdoor stove: the simplest, stove, fireplace stove, with barbecue and smokehouse, barbecue

With the onset of warm weather, city residents go to their dachas to relax in nature, cook barbecue and other dishes over a fire. For owners of the private sector and summer residents, cooking food outdoors has long become commonplace. An outdoor stove installed in the yard is perfect for this. This design is durable and multifunctional. You can order the construction of a furnace from specialists, buy a ready-made factory model, or do it yourself, following the step-by-step recommendations of the masters.

Purpose of an outdoor stove

In addition to cooking in the fresh air, it will become an assistant in many matters:

• canning vegetables, berries;
• drying mushrooms, fruits;
• smoking meat and fish.

There are many advantages to purchasing it. The garden stove does not consume gas or electricity, as it runs on wood or coal. Its location near the gazebo will make it convenient to receive guests or have dinner with the family, and the interesting design of the structure will turn it into a decoration for the estate.

Users often search for:

• Woodpile for firewood at the dacha
• Firewood storage shed

If you decide to do it yourself, it is worth considering that:

1. Purchasing high-quality material guarantees the durability of the device.
2. It is better to choose a combination oven. It's more practical.
3. When choosing a site for a future structure and carrying out construction work, it is important to follow safety precautions.
4. Accurate calculation of the amount of materials will save money and reduce the time of all processes.

Outdoor fireplace for the garden. Features of its location and device

When we mention the word “fireplace,” we imagine a cozy living room, a hearth with crackling logs and a blazing fire. But even in the open air, for example, at the dacha, there will always be a place for it, and then you can warm up by the fire on cool evenings, sit in the company of close friends. An outdoor fireplace can become a decoration of the garden and at the same time a place for intimate gatherings and cooking delicious food.

Types of outdoor stoves for summer cottages

To choose the type of construction that suits you, we bring to your attention a brief description of the characteristics of each of them.

B-B-Q

A popular type of garden stove. In the classic version, it is created from fire-resistant red brick; inexpensive ones are made from metal and heat-resistant mixtures.

A mandatory element of such a structure is an arch or other ceiling rising above the steel slab. It protects food and fire from environmental influences.

Photo: barbecue oven made of blocks
The barbecue can be supplied with communications, installed a cutting table, sink, cabinets for kitchen utensils.

The optimal dimensions of this type of oven are:

• length – 1.8 m;
• width – 0.9–1 m;
• height with chimney – up to 1.85 m;
• number of rows in height – 27.

Main details:

• firebox;
• grate;
• blower;
• chimney and adjacent channels;
• platform for dishes;
• arched vault;
• metal rod for smoking (installed in the chimney at the discretion of the owners).

Brazier

This oven most often combines several cooking devices. The operating principle is similar to the Russian one, but much smaller in size. Kebabs are cooked on the top grill. In this case, the stove is not completely melted, and the meat is fried over coals. You can also install a smoking chamber in it. To do this, you need to slightly modify the chimney.

Photo: barbecue complex

Experienced users recommend running the device through a full cycle. Due to uniform heat, the meat on skewers will cook faster and its taste will be richer.

Average dimensions of an outdoor grill:

• width – 85–90 cm;
• base area – 120–126 m2;
• length – 1.4 m;
• height from the foundation – 23–27 rows.

It has an oven where you can bake bread, pies, pizza, and stew various dishes with vegetables and meat.

Thematic material:

• Homemade folding grill
• Barbecue from a cylinder

Smokehouse

It is often included in a barbecue oven, barbecue oven or an entire cooking complex.

The main requirement for the design is low thermal efficiency (coefficient of performance), a lot of smoke.

Photo: barbecue smokehouse made of sheet metal

Depending on the output of the smoke generator, there are 3 types of smoking:

• cold;
• hot;
• semi-cold.

The smoke should not contain particles of fuel combustion products or burning, and at temperatures from 35 to 500 C it is not recommended to subject dishes to this type of processing, since there is a high probability of acidic condensation forming inside the chamber. Food prepared without taking into account these recommendations will not only be spoiled, but also harmful to health.

Fireplace

This unusual design for heating a room can also be used in the yard. An outdoor fireplace is a universal combined version of a barbecue and grill, with a grate and a spit. It takes up little space, so it can be installed even in a small summer cottage. You can cook meat or fish in it. Unlike other stove designs, it has a wide firebox.

Stone fireplace

Factory fireplaces are made from heat- and moisture-resistant materials. They can be easily painted in the desired color and have a fireproof cladding.

Oven with hob

A simple and inexpensive product for the garden - compact. Works on any solid fuel. The construction is based on a rough oven. A cast iron or steel plate is installed on top, which can be:

1. Whole. Avoids cooking over an open fire. Used for stewing and simmering foods.
2. With burner holes. With the lid open, the food will turn out to be fried over a fire; with the lid closed, it will cook slowly.

Photo: homemade cooking stove

The minimum dimensions of the slab are 40x40 cm. It is mounted on the fourth or fifth row of bricks above the firebox. The height of the device with a chimney is 1.2 m–1.5 m.

Russian stove

The street version is intended only for cooking. The side walls are additionally insulated, which reduces fuel consumption and allows the structure to be used even during the first frosts. The firebox together with the hearth are placed strictly horizontally. If necessary, it is equipped with a stove for a cauldron and an oven.

A Russian oven will produce delicious pastries, bread, meat and stewed vegetables. Decoration in the national style will make it the highlight of the estate, the pride of the owners.

How to use tandoor

The tandoor has a chimney and a smoke collector. Above the truncated firebox there is a hood with a door into which fuel is loaded. It burns on the grate. Products are placed inside, raw, on the walls directly above the neck of the device. You can bake round cakes, meat or fish.

Photo: stationary tandoor made of stone

The materials used are clay ceramic bricks and stone blocks.

The bricks are laid vertically or horizontally, but in the latter case the walls of the tandoor will retain heat longer. Can be placed in the garden, near the gazebo.

Advantages of multifunctional cooking complexes

Without knowledge of construction, you cannot build such a structure yourself, so it is better to order its drawing and production from specialists or buy a factory model. Factory furnaces are usually equipped with wheels for easy movement around the site.

Cooking complexes contain:

• stove for a cauldron;
• hob;
• barbecue;
• smoking chamber;
• grill;
• mini Russian oven.

The main advantage of such a complex is the simultaneous preparation of several dishes with different technologies.

An interesting Finnish option is a combination of a barbecue and a hob. These designs are compact and inexpensive.

Style and design

It is better to equip the summer kitchen area with a barbecue and cooking stove in the country house taking into account the already established natural landscape. Even a beautiful hedge with trees nearby can be a great starting point for stylishly decorating a seating area.

A view of a river or pond also suggests an original plan in relation to the surrounding view. The main thing in the arrangement is that the design of the recreation area should be in harmony with the surrounding landscape and match the design style of the house. If there is no house structure yet, then the plan for the kebab shop site needs to be developed in the same style as the plan for the future house and surrounding areas.

In more difficult circumstances, when there is neither a house nor the beauty of the landscape around, there is only one way out - to choose the style direction for arranging the site and housing to your liking. Landscape designs of smooth, flowing lines using natural wood and stone, as well as the Art Nouveau style with the obligatory presence of forged elements are now popular.

Gazebos can be of different shapes - from round to polygonal options, and barbecues - cast iron, wrought iron, brick or metal. The main thing is to maintain the chosen style.

Recommended types of building materials

The range of suitable refractory raw materials is small. Let's look at the two main types in more detail.

Brick

The optimal solution is fireclay or refractory brick. Withstands temperatures up to +10000 C. Such a stove will not need finishing.

Red solid or ceramic bricks are suitable for cladding. The second one costs much more, but will also last longer. Preference should be given to brands M-250, M-500.

Even at the stage of drawing up a design diagram, you should take into account the dimensions of the brick. They produce 2 types:

• 230x114x65 cm;
• 250x120x65 cm.

This point should be reflected in the project. For example, to build a Russian stove you will need to purchase from 2200 to 3500 pieces. In addition, the solution consumption depends on the quality of the material.

To save money, you can use used bricks, but they should be thoroughly cleaned before laying.

Aerated concrete

Cheaper stove material with a high level of thermal conductivity, resistant to temperature changes, and environmentally friendly. Convenient to process and cut. Several times lighter than ceramic bricks

Its significant drawback is fragility. Upon impact, it will crack or split. It is hygroscopic, so when it freezes it can begin to crumble.

For an aerated concrete stove, it is recommended to erect a canopy and additionally line it.

Handy tools

A set of necessary tools is also collected in advance. It should consist of:

• Angle grinders 230;
• Angle grinders 125 (not necessary, but preferable so as not to rearrange the wheel and cup);
• extension cord with a tee (so as not to switch sockets);
• level 80 cm;
• level 30 cm;
• metal ruler 1 m;
• tape measures 3m;
• masonry trowel;
• regular and rubber hammer;
• a mixer with a nozzle for preparing a solution or a drill with adjustable speed;
• buckets for mixing the solution;
• containers for soaking bricks;
• hand and brick rags;
• concrete mixers (although you can mix by hand);
• shovels.

Step-by-step instructions for building an outdoor brick oven

The beginning of work is drawing up a project, where the consumption of materials, their total cost and choice of location are calculated. Construction stages include:

1. Pouring the foundation.
2. Laying the base, blower, smoke ducts.
3. Installation of grate and firebox.
4. Hob fastening.
5. Installation of chimney and fittings.

Brick kiln diagram
From materials and tools you need to prepare:

• fireproof, facing brick;
• cement;
• clay;
• sand;
• crushed stone;
• firebox doors, blower;
• grinder with disc attachments;
• steel pipe;
• metal rods;
• asbestos cement board;
• shovel;
• level;
• hammer;
• celt;
• cord for marking.

Let's consider a detailed description of each of the construction stages.

Construction of the foundation

It is better to pour a monolithic foundation under the stove, having previously marked the area with a nylon cord. In this case, the width of the area should be 10–15 cm greater than the width of the masonry.

A hole up to 50 cm deep is dug. The soil is compacted. Steel rods are installed horizontally. Covered with a layer of crushed stone. The pit is filled with a solution of cement and sand in a ratio of 1 to 3.

To avoid cracks in the foundation, it must be periodically watered until completely dry.

Lay out 2 layers of cinder block. An asbestos-cement slab is installed on top. This will raise the height of the oven.

Another option is to cover the monolith with roofing felt to create a waterproofing base.

Furnace laying

1. The order in the first row begins with a whole brick, each subsequent one - three quarters, halves. The evenness of the masonry is checked by level.
2. In the second row, a blower door is installed, which is wrapped with asbestos cord. First, 3 mm iron wire is placed in order to secure the door.
3. The opening between the brick and the door should be no more than 10 mm. Having closed the vent, the grate bars are installed.
4. The masonry is carried out up to the height of the fasteners of the second door. The dimensions of the brick are adjusted using a grinder.
5. The top of the oven is covered with a stone slab. If you need a hob, it is better to fix it with cast iron.

The masonry of the stove is clearly shown in the photo.

Photo: lay out rows 2 and 3

If desired, an arch made of brick or stone is laid out.

Chimney

To install it, you need to take into account several important recommendations:

1. The chimney fasteners begin to be installed in the direction from the stove.
2. The most convenient to install is a modular system, which is lined with brick on the outside.
3. At the joints, the modules are treated with a heat-resistant sealant to ensure the integrity of the seams.
4. Each element of the system is connected to a depth of half the pipe section.
5. The joints of the chimney parts should not pass through the ceiling of the structure. They are provided with free access to remove blockages if necessary.
6. The recommended distance between brackets when attaching modules is at least 2 m.

Chimney lining

The smoke outlet is also made from a steel pipe. They attach it to the back of the furnace and cement it.

How to protect the stove from climatic factors

At the end of the masonry, the brick seams are carefully checked for integrity and rubbed down. The identified cracks are filled with solution.

For an aesthetic appearance and extended service life, the device is lined with fire-resistant tiles, porcelain stoneware or natural stone. You can build a canopy, which will prevent precipitation from entering the structure.

Construction of a brick fireplace

To build an outdoor fireplace with a barbecue or barbecue with your own hands, you need the following materials and equipment:

Stove maker's tool kit

• concrete mixer;
• shovel;
• bucket for solution;
• building level;
• cement;
• trowel;
• roofing felt;
• sand;
• crushed stone;
• heat-resistant and ordinary bricks;
• metal gratings;
• any finishing material for lining the furnace body.

The walls of the furnaces must be laid using cement-sand mortar. The optimal proportion in this case is 1:3, where one part is cement, three parts are sand.

To build a combustion chamber with your own hands, use a special heat-resistant mixture, which is sold at any hardware store. You can also prepare this composition yourself. To do this, you will need to mix cement, sand, table salt and a special plasticizer. The solution according to this recipe will have no less strength. It will be able to withstand high temperatures when burning wood.

Table of approximate compositions of cement-lime mortars

To lay a chimney with your own hands, it is best to use a sand-lime mortar. To do this, prepare lime dough and mix it with sand filler in a ratio of 1:3.

Prices for factory stoves

Owners of dachas and country cottages should consider stationary or mobile purchased stoves.

A barbecue oven made of red refractory brick with a length of 1.4 m, a firebox width of 0.98 m, a height of 2.12 m, and a depth of 1.3 m without installation will cost 78 thousand rubles. The same structure made of aerated concrete costs 55 thousand. The price of a brick oven 2 m long and deep, equipped with a cutting table and a built-in sink, will be 105 thousand rubles.

A product of smaller depth, 71 cm, without additional devices and cladding will cost 54 thousand.

Building a stove yourself will be much cheaper. Regardless of the type of design chosen, it will delight the owners with delicious dishes over a fire and make evenings with family and friends warm and cozy.

What materials are used?

Outdoor fireplaces, which are equipped with a barbecue or barbecue, can be made from the following materials:

To build a furnace you will need the following materials:

• brick;
• stone;
• metal;
• concrete blocks.

There is also a scheme for constructing stoves from clay, cinder block and some other materials, but in any case a certain level of resistance to high temperatures should be ensured (for example, using heat-resistant finishing elements).

Unlike heating devices that are located inside the house, the requirements for outdoor installations are increased. They must be built from high-quality materials that can withstand the negative effects of the environment.

Criterias of choice

You need to select equipment for heating your home in such a way that it provides complete heating of the existing room, based on its area. A wood-burning stove, for example, is a fairly simple and economical device that quickly solves the problem of warming the inhabitants of a country house.

The following features are important when choosing:

• compactness and simplicity of design, especially if the house is small;
• safe operation in houses made of any material, tightness of the chimney, compliance with draft parameters;
• resistance to natural factors during periods when the stove is not in use;
• quick kindling, quick heating of the room, heat retention for a long period of time;
• the presence of a convenient door that allows you to use the device as a fireplace;
• arrangement of the hob;
• preferred fuel for heating – it is advisable to opt for more versatile models;
• mobility, ability to move if necessary;
• built-in units for connecting the hot water system in the house.

Chimney installation

Any stove with a grill or barbecue must have a chimney. In the case of an outdoor fireplace, it is best to use modular elements that will ensure high efficiency of the device and are quite easy to install.

Principles of building a chimney with your own hands:

• start installation from the fireplace body;
• Connect all elements together very tightly. The formation of cracks is not allowed;
• the depth of attachment of the chimney parts must be greater than their radius.

A chimney for a stove with a barbecue or barbecue can be made of brick.

Chimney brickwork

At the final stage, the outdoor fireplace can be faced with decorative stone or tiles. Also install cooking grates.

If you want to build a portable fireplace, then make a small metal box on legs, which should be equipped with a mesh lid. It will act as a hob and will prevent the spread of flames and ash.

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Accommodation

If you decide to install a barbecue stove on your property, then regardless of the type of stove you choose, you first need to think about fire safety - the place where it will be installed. It should be understood that any device with an open flame, if neglected in its placement and rules of use, threatens serious burns, large fires, which result in harm to human health (often fatal), surrounding buildings and nature.

It is safest to place a resting place with a barbecue on an area that is located at a considerable distance from the main buildings (country house, outbuildings, premises with animals and birds). But this is not always convenient, especially for an open outdoor brazier and those models that are under a roof, but do not have electricity, running water and other amenities of civilization.

Gazebos with barbecues can be placed on the same foundation as the house and under the same roof. But in this case, you must adhere to all fire safety requirements for buildings and residential premises.

It is not recommended to place such devices in the following places:

• near the storage area for firewood, hay, lumber and their waste;
• near dry grass, fire hazardous debris;
• close to fences and walls;
• directly under trees and overhanging branches.

When installing a collapsible barbecue in the garden or on the street, you need to take into account the speed and direction of the wind. Smoke should not go towards neighboring buildings and houses, and in cases of installing a stationary outdoor barbecue (including in a gazebo), you should take an interest in the local “wind rose” and build a protective screen on the side of the most possible “wind blower”. Special portable protective screens are available for sale, which is the best option for solving the problem of wind direction.

You also need to take care of the convenience of using the stove in the selected location of the site.

The following questions must be addressed here:

• a free approach to the device from at least two sides, because it is always more convenient and fun to cook with an assistant;
• there should be space for a table and seats nearby;
• the ability to provide a recreation area with clean water and lighting;
• Convenient access to the place from the house.

The following points should also be considered:

• how much time is expected to be spent at the dacha (this means constantly or only in the summer) - the installation of the stove indoors or in an open gazebo depends on this;
• how many people the recreation area is designed for;
• what design to choose for the barbecue area and gazebo.

Each owner will probably have a lot of questions about the design and selection of stoves, but they can already be solved in the process of creating the interior.

Instructions for making a portable barbecue

The model of a collapsible barbecue consists of four legs, walls with holes and a bottom. You need to think over and draw your option in advance.

The list of required tools includes:

• grinder,
• welding machine,
• drill and drill bits,
• mounting hardware.

Step-by-step instruction.

1. On a sheet of metal it is necessary to measure and draw the bottom and walls.
2. The metal “pattern” is cut out using a grinder, the edges are folded and connected with a weld.
3. Drill holes for air.
4. You can make slits on the walls for fixing skewers.
5. The easiest way to make support legs is from a metal corner, welding (or screwing) them to the base of the box.

We lay the walls

Laying a stove with a barbecue or barbecue with your own hands must comply with certain rules:

• the firebox must be laid from heat-resistant materials that can operate normally at elevated temperatures;
• the construction of the device body can be carried out using ordinary materials;
• under the stove body you need to build a strong and level base from several rows of bricks. The evenness of the podium should be checked using a building level;
• the walls must be laid with ligation of the seams;

Arranging a classic outdoor fireplace

• during the construction of the walls, it is necessary to install grates that will supply the outdoor fireplace with the necessary amount of air;
• fasten the stove door to the masonry using welded embedded parts;
• starting from the sixth row of masonry, build a base for the combustion chamber. Lay the brick crosswise so that a small part of it protrudes. This is useful for attaching barbecue nets or if using a grill;
• The wall thickness depends on the dimensions of the stove and ranges from 120 mm to 250 mm.

Video description

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.