Do-it-yourself barbecue - common schemes and designs for self-production

What is he?

Indoor barbecues come in two types - brick and metal . The brick grill looks like an open fireplace. A grill or stand for skewers is installed inside it.

The metal barbecue is a double metal frame, which is made of high quality steel. A heat insulator is laid inside between the sheets, and the inside of the brazier is, in some cases, lined with fireclay bricks.

Thanks to such measures, the outside of the grill does not heat up to high temperatures.

Barbecues general information

In fact, today humanity has come up with just a colossal number of types of braziers: with a roof, a barbecue, a gazebo with a barbecue inside, and so on. But in the general classification, these structures have only three types of differences:

• By design features (stationary, mobile and small portable).
• According to the materials from which the grill is made - brick or metal.
• By fuel consumption. As mentioned earlier, the device can receive heat from almost any known fuel.

Stationary brick grill for a summer residence

Of course, in this article we will consider in detail all aspects of such an issue as a barbecue in the country, and we will talk about all types of barbecues in more detail.

Advantages of choice

Indoor grills have a number of advantages :

• they allow you to cook over an open fire at any time of the year;
• there is no need to additionally build a roof for the barbecue to cook food during the rain;
• indoor barbecues can be installed in apartments, which allows you to enjoy barbecue without going outdoors;
• it is possible to use not only solid fuel, but also gas;
• If all installation rules are followed, the use of such equipment is much safer than using a barbecue in an open place.

Among the disadvantages, it can be noted that the grill is not portable.

In addition, additional materials are needed to ensure fire safety.

Mobile grill

Perhaps it’s worth starting with the lightest barbecue in all respects, including weight. It is one of the most popular, as the structure can be easily moved or transported to any desired location. It doesn’t have to be left in one specific place - you can take it from the dacha to the forest or park. You can buy a portable grill in almost any store that offers equipment for outdoor recreation. Even the most demanding buyer will find his device, suitable in shape, size, type and price.

Mobile version of the barbecue

Mobile barbecues can be in the form of a regular square or rectangle, as well as an oval, or even have an original, non-standard geometric shape. It should be noted that the roasting pan can easily turn into a barbecue grill if you place a special grill on top for frying meat on it.

What does the law say?

An indoor grill can be considered as ordinary stove equipment. According to fire safety regulations, the following requirements must be observed :

• the outer surface must be treated with non-flammable material;
• the grill should be located at least 0.4 m from the wall;
• walls around the equipment must be lined with non-combustible material;
• a metal sheet or concrete platform is laid in front of the furnace at a distance of 1 m;
• It is prohibited to use ventilation or gas passages as a chimney;
• the height of the chimney pipe above the flat roof must be at least 2 m, above the ridge - at least 0.5 m;
• objects made of flammable material must be located at least 0.4 m from the equipment;
• A certificate is required for a barbecue indoors, as equipment with increased fire hazard.

What about the neighbors?

If you install a barbecue in an apartment, if it runs on gas fuel, there should be no problems with neighbors . The only thing that can disturb them is the aromatic smell of meat roasting over a fire. By the way, according to the standards, barbecues running on solid fuel cannot be installed in apartments.

If you live in a private house, then the grill is installed in accordance with all the rules and regulations. The smoke from fuel combustion goes into a special chimney. In this case, the neighbors will not bother you either.

If you break the rules and regulations, be prepared to pay a hefty fine if your neighbors are too picky.

Otherwise, you can simply invite them to try a delicious dish cooked over an open fire.

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The main advantage of such structures is that they are very durable and stable. They are often decorated with forged elements and painted. The roof over the barbecue protects it from precipitation, which can begin at the most inopportune moment, or protects it from sunlight. Many owners of private houses specially equip such structures with additional parts, for example, for storing various tools, pokers, cutlery, a shelf for firewood, and so on. Many similar models of barbecues, in addition to a platform for preparing food in the heat, have a stove where you can cook various dishes over a fire, boil water, and so on.

Creating such a design is quite a painstaking and lengthy task. The cost of the product and the time for its implementation depends on what materials you plan to use and what the dimensions of the grill will be. To make your plans a reality, you can use two options for solving the problem:

• simultaneous creation of a barbecue with a roof;
• additional installation of a canopy on an already installed grill.

A stationary barbecue with a canopy will save the barbecue and the mood even in the rain Source p2.zoon.ru

How to ensure fire safety?

Installing a barbecue indoors is associated with an increased fire hazard. To avoid this, you must follow some rules :

• It is necessary to place a fire extinguisher or a container of water next to the barbecue;
• the grill must be installed on a concrete or metal surface;
• walls around the equipment must be protected with non-combustible material;
• a chimney must be installed above the barbecue;
• there should be no objects made of flammable materials near the barbecue;
• after use, you must wait until all the coals have burned out (when using solid fuel);
• ash and coal residues must be poured into a special metal extinguisher.

Other fire safety requirements and standards depend on the category and type of room, as well as the material used to make the barbecue.

Models of barbecues: Really do it yourself

The most acceptable option for a beginner to make is a stationary metal grill. Taking into account all the recommendations listed, it is necessary to make a drawing of the product that meets your requirements.

To produce a rectangular model on four legs, prepare a sheet of metal (thickness from 1-3 mm), a welding machine, an angle grinder, metal corners for the legs, a drill (drill holes in the sides), fasteners.

Stages of making a barbecue with your own hands from iron:

• On a sheet of iron we mark the bottom and walls with chalk.
• Using a grinder, we cut out the shape of the barbecue along the basting lines.
• We bend the side walls upward and weld them to each other. It turns out to be a box.
• We make holes in the sides with a drill for air circulation.
• We cut grooves for skewers.
• We weld the legs to the corners of the box. We sharpen it at the bottom for better adhesion to the soil.

To increase strength, you can strengthen the walls with metal, horizontal rods, which are tightened with nuts. You will need to first drill holes in the sides for the screws.

If you have experience, you can make the product more complicated - with an additional grille that reduces the intensity of the flame, shelves for firewood, and add decorative forged elements.

Craftsmen are also converting cylinders into gas grills with a capacity of 40 liters. If you have such a cylinder, it will be ideal because it has thick walls and an interesting shape. The product can be made in 2 versions - with and without a hinged lid.

Approximate algorithm of actions:

1. Using a saw, half the height of the barrel is cut off or its side segment is cut out. The cut off part can serve as a lid in the future.
2. Place the container on a support welded from iron or pipes. To give a neat look, close the cut with a corner.
3. If you are going to use the grill as a barbecue, then inside the cylinder we install runners under the grate.
4. We attach the lid to the barrel using hinges.
5. To increase functionality, a chimney is installed in the side wall and then the installation will work like a smokehouse.

How to make it yourself?

Brick barbecues are usually installed in the premises . The most important thing when building a barbecue indoors with your own hands is the choice of quality materials. Properly selected bricks will not only have all the necessary characteristics, but will also be able to decorate the interior.

Before you start choosing a barbecue layout, you need to decide on the location of its installation - the size and type of equipment will depend on this. The best place to install the equipment is in an open area away from objects prone to ignition.

An indoor barbecue is no more dangerous a structure than an open fireplace, and therefore, when constructing it in a house, fire safety requirements should be observed when constructing a brick structure.

The grill should not be too large, since the space in the room is still limited. At the same time, its size must be sufficient to accommodate the required amount of food to be prepared.

After choosing a location, you should develop a barbecue layout and stock up on all the necessary materials and tools.

Tools and materials for masonry

The good thing about this type of fireplace is that it is easy to make from brick with your own hands. It is always more pleasant to admire your work. In addition, it is very difficult to make gross mistakes here that will affect the combustion process. All actions fit into a concise algorithm.

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But before presenting it, let’s pay attention to the preparatory stage. The tools and materials involved should be prepared immediately, since some manipulations must last more than one day.

• Immediately prepare a basin or other utensils that are suitable for preparing the solution.
• Mixing is done with a bayonet shovel, and the dosage of bulk mixtures is done with a shovel.
• Typically, craftsmen build fireplaces and stoves by hand, but since there are no special requirements for a barbecue fireplace, the finished mortar can be applied to the brick using a trowel.
• A set of measuring instruments is simply necessary to ensure that the structure is stable, reliable, in compliance with vertical and horizontal levels.
• The material you will need is facing brick, fireclay brick, which will be used to line the firebox, M-300 Cement, finely sorted sand, crushed stone, material for external finishing.

The ultimate goal of the work

During the construction of the fireplace, certain devices will be needed, but we will mention them as we describe the algorithm.

Selection of materials

To build a high-quality barbecue you will need good materials:

• refractory brick or stove stone;
• sand and cement or clay;
• gravel and plasticizer;
• foundation stone;
• sheathing;
• fittings

also necessary to prepare tools in advance ;

• construction mixer;
• water or laser level;
• shovel;
• Master OK;
• stove maker's hammer;
• order;
• container for solution;
• welding machine.

Assembly Instructions

The brick grill is assembled in the following order:

• foundation;
• brickwork;
• installation of the fryer.

Foundation

1. Disassemble the floor.
2. Dig a hole. The size of the pit depends on the dimensions of the grill.
3. Pour in large stones.
4. Cover them with gravel.
5. Pour concrete.
6. Make formwork.
7. Fill with concrete mortar.

Shrinkage of the foundation will take several days.

All layers are laid with a break necessary for the concrete to harden.

Brickwork

Before laying, the bricks must be soaked in water for at least a day so that they do not absorb too much water from the mortar. The first row of bricks is laid dry. Subsequent rows, depending on the chosen pattern, are laid with a shift of at least a third of the brick. The joints between the bricks should not coincide to ensure maximum strength of the masonry.

Installation of components

In the simplest version of the barbecue, only a brazier is installed. To do this, you need to attach the corners to bolts or pins at the desired height.

For greater convenience, the roasting pan can be lined with metal sheets - removable sheets are easier to clean from combustion products.

Use and care

After assembly, the grill should not be used yet, especially in situations where the metal used was not new.

First of all, it is immediately cleaned of dirt and rust that has formed on the material during operation or storage. A grinding machine or an ordinary drill with a specialized attachment is perfect for this.

If you decide to paint the grill, it is best to use heat-resistant acrylic paint.

If you don’t want to do this, but want the grill to shine, it needs to be blued. And first of all, to do this, degrease the surface by wiping it thoroughly with an alcohol solution.

Next, all the parts of the grill are placed in a solution of caustic soda and kept in it for about an hour and a half. This way you will not only make the grill beautiful, but also protect it with heat-resistant film, and also protect it from rust in the future.

Ready solutions

Among the ready-made barbecues for indoors, the following can be noted:

BBQ grill KOCATEQ EB401SR. Mobile model with side gas burner. The power of one burner is 3000 W. The grill has 3 burners in total. There is a shelf for storing finished products and smoking. There is a built-in automatic removable spit. The cost of the barbecue is from 69,000 rubles.

Stove-barbecue Vesta 25. Closed grill-barbecue running on coal fuel. It has a spark arrestor filter, a frying grid and a heating cabinet. The cost is 204,000 rubles.

Stove-grill Iskander Standard. Equipped with a grill and a stand for a cauldron. Suitable for installation in gazebos, garages or enclosed verandas. Cost - 17,000 rubles.

Who should I contact to install the purchased grill?

If you purchase a ready-made grill, but cannot install it yourself, you will need the help of a specialist. As a rule, electrical equipment does not require special skills. It connects in the same way as a regular electric stove.

To install gas equipment, you must contact the gas service. When installing a solid fuel barbecue, depending on the model, you will need the help of builders who can remove the chimney.

In addition, the range of services provided by barbecue sellers includes their installation.