Hi there readers ,
Lance the brickie here, just going to give you a bit of advice about building your first Barbecue. Preparation of your barbecue is most important, firstly what I would recommend would be were are you going to put your newly built barbecue, I would advice not to put it too close to your home , as when it lit your home may fill with smoke or possibly your neighbours home too which they may not be best pleased about. So firstly on your list of things to do is to consider others around you who may be affected. Secondly is the tools you need ;
1. A good spade or shovel
2. A wheel Barrow for removal of earth
3. A pick Just in case the ground is a little hard
4. A lump hammer and bolster chisel , if you feel confident for cutting your bricks, you could also try a brick hammer but be very careful
5. A 4 foot spirit level or in new terms a 1200mm one ,or you could also use a smaller spirit level. most importantly a tape measure, a set of wooden pegs and string lines for marking out the size of your barbecue
6. A good Bricklaying trowel , not to big I would recommend something in the region of a 9 inch , also a pointing trowel or jointing bar for your desired finish of your brick joints I would recommend a Marshall town jointer as this gives a very smooth finish to your brickwork.
7. you will need concrete sand and gravel for your foundations and also soft building sand for your Brickwork.
8. Cement, don't forget this substance or your cement mortar and concrete will not set .
9. And lastly don't forget your bricks, I would use a very hard brick for this, which we call engineering or semi engineering bricks . As for quantities work on the 60 bricks per square metre rule and you will not be far wrong .
Now then, as for what size and design you would like it always revolves around your cooking grill as you always have to make sure that it is a snug fit , not too tight so it can be removed after for cleaning . so Happy building and have fun .
Lance the brickie here, just going to give you a bit of advice about building your first Barbecue. Preparation of your barbecue is most important, firstly what I would recommend would be were are you going to put your newly built barbecue, I would advice not to put it too close to your home , as when it lit your home may fill with smoke or possibly your neighbours home too which they may not be best pleased about. So firstly on your list of things to do is to consider others around you who may be affected. Secondly is the tools you need ;
1. A good spade or shovel
2. A wheel Barrow for removal of earth
3. A pick Just in case the ground is a little hard
4. A lump hammer and bolster chisel , if you feel confident for cutting your bricks, you could also try a brick hammer but be very careful
5. A 4 foot spirit level or in new terms a 1200mm one ,or you could also use a smaller spirit level. most importantly a tape measure, a set of wooden pegs and string lines for marking out the size of your barbecue
6. A good Bricklaying trowel , not to big I would recommend something in the region of a 9 inch , also a pointing trowel or jointing bar for your desired finish of your brick joints I would recommend a Marshall town jointer as this gives a very smooth finish to your brickwork.
7. you will need concrete sand and gravel for your foundations and also soft building sand for your Brickwork.
8. Cement, don't forget this substance or your cement mortar and concrete will not set .
9. And lastly don't forget your bricks, I would use a very hard brick for this, which we call engineering or semi engineering bricks . As for quantities work on the 60 bricks per square metre rule and you will not be far wrong .
Now then, as for what size and design you would like it always revolves around your cooking grill as you always have to make sure that it is a snug fit , not too tight so it can be removed after for cleaning . so Happy building and have fun .
And, most importantly, consider safety, not only of yourself, but of others too.
Ensure you protect your eyes and hearing.
Lift safely.
Ensure you use the right tools for the job and read manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that electrical equipment is safe and that you know how to use it.
Wear appropriate clothing. Enjoy.
hello Mr Brickie is there anymore design's of other barbe's as my husband needs somthing a bit more simpler many thanks.
ReplyDeleteWell readers, I wish you would leave your emails and your names, so that I could Personally contact you with my answer, you will just have to be patient with me, as being a brickie for 25 yrs, my computer skills are not very good, but I am learning, and yes I will put some more barbecue desighs on soon and good luck. Lance the Brickie.
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