Barbecue, grill, barbecue favorably distinguish life in the country or in your own home from living in a city apartment. Meat, fish or vegetables cooked over coals or an open fire, without adding oil, seem much tastier. And even though nutritionists talk about the dangers of carcinogens in the crust, which is formed from the heat of a natural fire, the aroma of such food outweighs such arguments. But, like any fireplace, a barbecue has its own characteristics of use.
What types of barbecue areas are there?
Let's look at the most popular types of barbecue areas, which are quite different from each other, primarily in terms of the type of design:
1. Closed - looks like a separate small building with a roof; The advantage of this option is the possibility of preparing fried dishes at any time of the year, not excluding the cold season, when it is raining, snowing or hailing outside, a closed grill area allows you not only to shelter from bad weather, but also to warm up near the fireplace.
Closed barbecue area made of round timber in the form of a gazebo with a grill inside
2. Open - can be located on any area without a roof, but, as a rule, it finds its place somewhere near the house or on a specially equipped recreation area; More often than not, the brazier itself looks like a metal fence, a forged barbecue, or a simple oven, so it’s cheapest to equip an open barbecue area.
Open round grill area with a stone brazier in a summer cottage
3. Semi-closed - a combined type of barbecue with a canopy, which you can make with your own hands or purchase in a store; the area may not have a roof, but be fenced with pillars or fabric (film) sheets, which serve a mostly decorative function.
The semi-closed grill area always looks amazing
An enclosed barbecue area is most often located in a gazebo, on a veranda or terrace. If this is a separate gazebo, then the fireplace can easily be located in the recreation area, combined with a children's playroom, swing benches, a swimming pool, a summer kitchen or a bathhouse. If the barbecue is based on the terrace, then it has the form of a portable or collapsible structure, which is dismantled for the winter; Light wicker rattan furniture or plastic sun loungers with umbrellas to block the sun are suitable here. A warm veranda is a completely different matter, since it is part of a winter house; a large stove with a fireplace, which acts as a brazier, is most often installed on it; such a place is decorated with massive furniture in the Alpine or excellent classical style, which never goes out of style.
We will indicate the type of fryer and materials
At the design stage, you also determine what type of roaster (frying device) you will use: a fire pit, a grill, or an oven. Choose materials: supports, floor finishing, coverings for the open area, canopy. Which ones are better to choose, we will consider below.
Instructions: how to choose the right area for a grill or barbecue
If the grill or barbecue area is not located in a part of the building, but somewhere on the street, then you need to carefully select a suitable place for it, which should be:
a) Fireproof.
It is better to install the barbecue as far as possible from flammable objects: a residential building or outbuildings made of, for example, wood or lumber.
b) Protected from the weather.
A light wind will not prevent the fire from burning well, but a strong gusty wind can extinguish the flame. Therefore, it is better to place the barbecue area at the dacha under a special canopy with a fence or simply find a place on the site that is protected from whirlwinds.
c) Convenient .
The barbecue area at the dacha should, on the one hand, be located far enough from household facilities, and on the other hand, close to the water supply, so that you can wash your hands at any time, and in an emergency, quickly put out the fire.
d) Scenic.
If the barbecue is located in the summer kitchen or dining area, then the place for these objects should be selected in advance in such a way that you would like to spend a lot of time there, enjoying the most beautiful landscape that you can see from the garden plot.
A beautiful barbecue area in a picturesque place is mesmerizing
Designer tips for organizing a summer kitchen
The organization of the summer kitchen and its design occupy the final aspect of the arrangement of the premises.
In a kitchen without walls, it is practical to use wicker furniture made of wood that is resistant to moisture.
The main principle of the aspect is harmony. Everything should visually complement each other and match colors. The general direction of the style should be thought through at the initial stage of construction - this will avoid many problems.
The appearance of the kitchen should match the design of the house. The path from it to the kitchen can be designed, for example, in the form of a winding path, on both sides of which there are low bushes, or a straight road of stones laid out in the shape of patterns.
A structure that has one or two solid walls, along which a stove or work area with household appliances will be located, will be convenient.
A separate mini-house for the work area will allow you to hide equipment from bad weather and serve as a storage place in the winter
Internal organization - water and electricity supply, connection of instruments and equipment must also comply with the principle of harmony. At the registration stage, you need to remember the main recommendations:
- The design of the dining area should be as comfortable as possible. The main thing is compliance with the principle of harmony and practical usefulness.
- For open kitchens, wicker or plastic can be used. For a closed type, upholstered furniture is suitable.
- An installed fireplace will add a feeling of comfort and warmth.
It is important to think about the lighting of the summer kitchen, and several options should be provided that provide both functional light and decorative lighting
Barbecue area in the country: features of projects with photos, drawings and dimensions
Open and semi-closed
Open and semi-closed barbecue areas should be located on the ground with or without supports in the most convenient place of the summer cottage, which, as noted above, would correspond to fire safety, protection from the wind, proximity to water supply and, what is not so important, but adds aesthetics and beauty natural landscape.
Diagram with dimensions for building a brazier on a semi-closed grill area
Brick barbecue project for DIY assembly in an open area
Closed
Closed types of barbecue areas require a more professional approach, since their construction will require a significant amount of time and much more finance: you need to lay a foundation and install a supporting structure, and then put up walls, build a roof, etc. Such barbecue areas can take different forms. The site, as a rule, is selected based on the size of the brazier and the available free land on the summer cottage (usually about 10 acres): the fireplace can be either small (about 3 sq. m.) or huge (more than 50 sq. m.), especially if the project combines it with a kitchen, dining room or other rooms.
Project of a small barbecue area in a gazebo
Winter garden gazebo with barbecue area is equipped with panoramic windows
Semi-closed barbecue area with timber supports and a canopy, made by yourself
Outdoor barbecue area made of wood: a budget option
Work order
This kind of masonry is called “on the bed”. Bricks laid transversely provide support for the brazier sheets and mesh. If you place it “on a spoon” (the narrow part of the brick), then the sheet of the roasting pan will be slightly higher. The area underneath can be used for firewood.
The rows are laid with half a brick offset (in a bandage). The first six rows are the roasting pan and the table. From the 7th row comes the laying for the barbecue itself. Each row is measured with a level or a rope is pulled, and a plumb line (rope with a weight) is used to check the evenness of the vertical walls. Next, you can see how to cover a barbecue with bricks at the dacha and make a vertical protective wall.
When pouring the working solution, the thickness of the seam should be no more than 5-8 mm.
The finished grill takes 3-4 days to dry. Then you can slowly melt it. After 5-7 days, you can prepare the first portion of kebab.
Is a foundation always needed?
A brazier can be either a regular oven or a specialized grill. Both types can weigh much more than a hundred kg. Of course, such a mass requires a well-created foundation so that over time the structure does not fall underground, become deformed, or even break completely. It is best to create a separate foundation: a monolithic concrete slab for the hearth, and a lightweight one, such as a columnar one, for the walls. This, firstly, is more budget-friendly, since filling the entire surface will be much more expensive, and secondly, it is completely impractical, because the load will be uneven; the main thing is that the brazier itself is located under a securely made foundation, which should protrude 5-10 cm beyond the perimeter of the oven.
The barbecue area on a high foundation made of natural stone guarantees the stability and durability of the brazier
What coating to use
A separate question is what and how to make a barbecue area at the dacha. It should be smooth, durable, and easy to care for. An additional requirement when using wood-burning kebabs is that the coating material is non-flammable.
The most common option is to pave the area with tiles, paving stones, stone or brick, or concrete it. This coating is especially practical in the culinary area: it is easy to clean after a picnic and is not afraid of fire.
But it’s more pleasant to relax and eat cooked dishes on the grass. But the lawn in such a place quickly gets trampled and loses its appearance. You can preserve it with the help of plastic lawn gratings that protect the root collars of herbaceous plants.
A lawn on a grid is not afraid of trampling Source pikabu.ru
To set up such a site you need:
- remove the top layer of soil;
- cover first with sand, then with fertile soil, freed from the roots of weeds;
- lay the gratings, pressing them into the ground;
- sow lawn grass seeds and water.
What is the difference between barbecues and barbecues: classification of types
A barbecue is a Middle Eastern type of device for cooking over coals; a barbecue is most likely of African origin (Haiti), but has found its widespread use in America.
The grill has a simpler design and cooking method: a box made of fire-resistant material is filled with hot coals, on which meat, fish, poultry, mushrooms or vegetables are subsequently fried, put on skewers or placed on a grate (inside it). A barbecue is, one might say, a grill.
A wrought-iron gazebo in the country with a barbecue is a convenient option for a small area
Barbecues have a different configuration: inside the (usually round) box there is a pair of grates (the lower one for coals and the upper one for food), thanks to this design, the dishes are richly saturated with smoke, acquiring a special aroma.
Semi-closed area made of untreated wood with barbecue
Braziers and their types:
1. Stationary - constructed from durable materials and must be installed on a good foundation; such a grill can look like an oven.
Stationary brick grill similar to a Russian stove
2. Mobile - portable roasters with light weight, which most often have a collapsible base.
Mobile outdoor grill of non-standard type
3. Collapsible - the cheapest barbecues with very low weight, made of metal elements that are easily attached to each other, becoming a small box on legs as a result of assembly; usually used once or a couple of times.
A collapsible type of barbecue for reusable use, which is attached to the railing
Barbecues and their types:
2. Stationary - they are a large brazier made of brick or stone; often combined with a stove or cooking platform.
The stationary outdoor barbecue has a monumental appearance, as it is made of stone
2. Cauldron-shaped - equipped with a vaulted, streamlined lid, which allows you to bake well not only small pieces of meat, but also whole poultry (for example, turkey, as Americans like to do on Thanksgiving Day).
The pot-shaped barbecue is ideal for the garden area
3. Mobile - they cannot be disassembled, but they move perfectly thanks to the wheels; usually equipped in the lower part (under the brazier) with a cabinet or tray where provisions, coals, lighter fluid and kitchen utensils can be placed.
Mobile barbecues move perfectly around the dacha area
4. Folding - portable barbecues of small format and light weight; Designed for outdoor picnics.
Portable types of barbecues can be taken with you outdoors in any weather
Advice! To create something similar to a barbecue out of a barbecue, you don’t have to buy a new design; you can simply purchase a double grate with clips, which will give the meat, fish or vegetables the desired “smoky” effect.
Purpose of the stove and its features
If we talk about the functions of the stove, then, in fact, they are similar to the purpose of a cauldron or barbecue. It also allows you to use fire to cook various dishes. Most people use the grill exclusively for barbecues.
But not everyone knows how an outdoor fireplace differs from a barbecue, but, nevertheless, the difference is obvious. The fireplace does not have a grate used for cooking.
When looking at a photo of a barbecue with your own hands, you need to pay attention to the fact that the project must necessarily imply a rational distance to a safe distance from various buildings. Any stove can pose a fire hazard
In addition, very often there is a lot of smoke in the immediate vicinity of the stove, which is unlikely to please the guests of the house, even if they were invited to a picnic in the backyard. The design of a barbecue must be careful.
Particular attention is paid to the selection of material for manufacturing. It must be durable, prevent the slightest fire and at the same time be resistant to various weather conditions.
If we talk about what a barbecue with a cauldron is in general, then it’s worth turning to the dictionary. In English, the word barbecue is translated as “open fire.”
The boiler appeared back in the 20th century and resembled a hemisphere. Today, the stove complex can be presented in the store in one of five variations.
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9cf7030318e69b997269911b7025b9e6.jpe 1bd234d67fe96e156c58436b9fba057b.jpeDisposable. Made from fairly thin sheet metal. There is coal directly in the pan, which is covered on top with a grate.
Mobile. In essence, it is something like a suitcase that can be very quickly moved to the right place. If you like to go out of town and have picnics with friends, then a barbecue with a smokehouse for a dacha of this type will be the ideal option for you.
Boiler. By its origin it belongs to the American species. It must have an additional cover that looks like a dome.
The trolley has a complex mechanism in which the working part can be either fixed in a separate variation or foldable.
The stationary complex is almost always made of brick and is only complemented by a table at which all guests can be seated if desired.
In order to build a brick barbecue, you will need to use at least two types of brick. You will need to purchase facing, refractory bricks from the store.
If we consider all types of refractory bricks that can be found today in construction supermarkets, then the construction of a barbecue involves the use of fireclay bricks, since it contains a lot of clay, which will allow it to withstand even the highest temperatures.
When choosing a brick for cladding, be sure to pay attention to how durable the material is
The design of the barbecue additionally provides for the use of a solution. To create it, you will need to buy cement with sand and special red clay.
It is with the help of it that fireclay bricks are laid. Sand and cement will be used for mortar for the cladding.
How to cover a barbecue or barbecue area in the open air?
For barbecue areas in the country, you need not only to create a reliable foundation, but also to choose a good covering material both for comfortable walking around the site and for the aesthetic component, so that everything looks even more comfortable and modern. The facing covering can be stone, clinker, tile, etc.
The most popular types of coverings for a recreation area with a barbecue or barbecue in the country are:
- tiled (like paving slabs);
- wooden (garden parquet, decking or decking);
Tile covering for streets
Street tiles or, as they are often called, paving slabs have a wide variety of shapes and color nuances, so they can be used for a large or small garden plot with any design. The material has high wear resistance, does not melt in the heat, does not crack from frost and does not allow water to pass through, while it dries quickly and almost does not change its appearance over time, and, what is extremely important, is in the budget segment.
Paving slabs in the barbecue area - a universal option for covering the area
Brief step-by-step instructions on how to lay paving slabs yourself:
- Preparatory: remove the turf layer, remove debris, protruding branches and large stones from the area, install pegs around the perimeter of the area and pull a rope or elastic band over them.
- Leveling: level and thoroughly compact the soil, create drainage (you can use crushed stone with sand or sand-cement mortar).
- Facing: start laying tiles along a stretched rope or elastic band, starting from the farthest row (protruding edges need to be trimmed in advance, but it is better to calculate everything in such a way as not to use a tile cutter at all), adjust the finished sheet to the level.
- Final: fill the seams with sand-cement mortar and fill them with water, after drying, rub with quartz sand.
Wooden covering
Various decking boards, special garden parquet or decking are also often used to improve recreation areas with barbecues, especially if it is located on a veranda, terrace or on an area prepared for this. Wooden surfaces for streets only at first glance seem short-lived. In fact, they tolerate frost and rain well.
Decking is made using a technology where moisture is completely removed from the wood and replaced with a protective impregnation, which gives the boards strong resistance to changing climatic conditions. It is also not at all afraid of any kind of mold and mildew, is easy to install and has good design qualities.
Decking on a barbecue area combined with a place to relax
Terrace boards have somewhat similar properties to decking, but are not of the tiled type and are more similar to parquet modules. Installation occurs in this way: logs are installed on a leveled surface, on top of which the boards themselves are screwed onto self-tapping screws, which are subsequently secured to each other using a joint-groove system.
Decking board on the patio with a roasting pan for cooking in the summer
Garden parquet is also ideal for a barbecue area in a country house, as it does not dry out due to drought and does not swell after rainfall. The boards are laid on a flat surface: either on compacted soil, or on one consisting of gravel, crushed stone, or even on poured concrete. Parquet modules are connected to each other using the locking method.
Garden parquet is well suited for a barbecue or barbecue area in the country
Setting up a stove: master class
Standard dimensions of the structure: 90x100x90 (width x height x depth). They are laid directly on the ground using solid ceramic bricks.
Solution
The first five rows of masonry are connected with sand-cement mortar (diluted in a ratio of 3 to 1), the subsequent rows are traditionally connected with clay-sand. But it is safer to use heat-resistant oven glue (a dry mixture based on a special mineral binder with additives, diluted with water). Choose inexpensive moisture-resistant glue with a heat resistance rating of 750 degrees.
Firebox "box"
The “box” of the firebox (ignition) itself is laid out in half a brick and held together with stove glue. A steel frame is laid on top, and a steel sheet with a thickness of at least 4 mm is installed in it. The sheet is welded to the frame.
Add-ons
Additionally, you can provide a compartment for an oven or a table on the side, on which it is convenient to cook barbecue.
If the plan provides for the construction of a closed gazebo, a chimney is built. The smoke hood is installed directly on the firebox, secured with screws and anchors. A deflector is placed on the pipe, which avoids smoke and dissipates the smoke. Craftsmen also install smoking devices in the chimney.
For protection from the wind and for fire safety purposes, a brick wall 1.5-3.5 m high is erected along the back of the barbecue.
Canopy or roof
If the project includes a canopy, it can be made from simple film or ordered polycarbonate of suitable sizes. You can choose transparent, matte or colored. Yellow, green or blue on a bright sunny day will create a pleasant atmosphere in the interior space, filling it with a soft tint.
Any type will do: cellular and monolithic. The first one is cheaper and easier. Choose a high-quality product so that you can enjoy the new construction on your country house site for many years, so that you don’t have to think about reconstruction and repairs. The sheet thickness should be at least 4 mm (preferably 6-8). Thick ones can withstand harsh weather conditions (hail, strong gusts of wind).
The roof is equipped to protect from rain, bright sun and prying eyes. The classic option for arranging a gable roof is a rafter structure. A permanent roof made of andulin or metal tiles is erected only on reinforced supports (brickwork).
Walls
The walls are sheathed with corrugated sheets, a multi-layer sheet of wood chips. Or they provide window openings and insert glass into them. Glass can be replaced with film (“soft glass” for gazebos sells well) or polycarbonate. But more often in gardens there are still open structures with low partitions around the perimeter.
We arrange approaches (stone, paving slabs)
It is necessary to provide convenient approaches to the landscaped site: with good visibility and sufficiently wide. And organize lighting in the evening.
Decor
Decorating is the final stage. To finish the work and start enjoying the new relaxation area, we will arrange the furniture, add lighting, and decorate with decorative elements. Let’s visually fence off the workspace.
Styles
But before we start decorating, let’s determine the style direction. You can decorate a barbecue area (and this has already been proven in practice) in the following styles:
- Oriental,
- colonial,
- high tech,
- minimalism,
- rural flavor.
How to build a support structure and canopy?
Supports
The supporting structure is important not only for solid buildings, but also for aesthetics. With the help of a beautifully equipped barbecue area, you can give the site an attractive look, especially when there is no dynamic country house on it. Supports are usually constructed from stone, clinker and brick, if the site will be of a long-term nature; untreated wood and low-quality metal materials are considered simpler and more cost-effective options. One of the most beautiful supports with a canopy is a pergola.
The metal support structure together with the canopy looks more comfortable
Canopy
Sheds for the barbecue area vary in degree of rigidity: they can be soft (any flexible materials), applied to the frame by melting, and hard (such as slate, tiles, metal profiles, copper sheets, etc.), which are usually laid on a truss.
DIY hard canopy over the brazier
There are three types of soft coverings for creating a canopy:
- Bitumen.
- Polymer-bitumen.
- Polymer.
The latter are considered the most inexpensive, especially if you take a material such as polycarbonate. If you need something simpler and more budget-friendly, then you should use tarpaulin coverings or similar water-repellent fabrics.
Stage 6. Building a gazebo
Before building a gazebo, you need to decide on materials for finishing and roofing.
Most often, the walls of the gazebo are made of polycarbonate. It is inexpensive and well protected from the wind, it is easy and quick to install.
Author: Roman Korovkin
If you want the gazebo on your site to look harmonious, choose natural materials. Wood, stone or architectural concrete that imitates natural stonework.
The roof can be made of metal tiles or soft bitumen roofing. Bitumen, unlike metal, is not subject to corrosion. In addition, it bends easily and can be used to cover structures of any shape. But if the gazebo is located next to a forest, you will have to constantly remove fallen leaves and branches from the soft roof, and clean off growing lichen.
Zoning a large barbecue area with your own hands
If there is a lot of space for a barbecue, then you need to follow certain zoning rules in order to correctly distribute the spacious area into several convenient areas. In the classic version there will be two of them:
- A roasting pan with a work area for cooking.
- A place for dining and comfortable relaxation.
Zoning of the area for the lounge and the hearth itself is most often done with the help of furniture. It is appropriate to place a large table with chairs on one side, and behind it a sofa with armchairs, in order to visually separate one functional area from another. You can go another way: construct a high or low decorative partition from scrap materials: wooden beams, dry branches, climbing plants, etc.
Zoning the area for the lounge and the hearth itself using furniture
Let's choose a suitable place
The plan is drawn up taking into account the available space. The barbecue must be equipped away from bushes and buildings, from the barnyard, on a flat surface protected from the winds. To build a brazier next to a private house means to provide access to communications (water supply necessary for cooking). But it is better to comply with fire safety requirements and maintain a distance of 5 m from a brick house, and 10 m from wooden buildings. And for convenience, instead of a home sink, you can use an outdoor table with a sink.
Furniture for open and closed barbecue areas
Open barbecue area
If the site is located directly in the open air and is not protected even by a small canopy, then it is definitely worth choosing outdoor (country) furniture, which is characterized by high wear resistance: it does not fade in the sun, practically does not absorb moisture and dries quickly (this is wicker furniture made from natural rattan or made of cheaper materials - polymers), even better if it does not need to be removed for the winter (such types include wooden and forged sets).
Forged furniture for the open barbecue area is durable and beautiful
Closed barbecue area
For barbecue areas located on a closed veranda, universal furniture sets are suitable, suitable for all interior spaces. But if you want to make the place special, then it is better to choose massive wooden exhibits in the classic, chalet, Provence, country or Scandinavian style. A cozy place near the fire always attracts attention.
Design options
The design of the barbecue area is actually a very important factor that cannot be neglected. The recreation area should be harmoniously combined with other buildings on the plot. The materials for decoration may be different, but the style must certainly be common. The barbecue area in the Art Nouveau style looks great with a bar counter, a stone countertop and a cozy seating area. But this option, of course, requires large financial investments.
BBQ area in Art Nouveau style Source krov-torg.ru
A more affordable, but less luxurious version of a barbecue area in a classic style, the main material is natural wood. Such a recreation area can be arranged in the corner of the yard; in this case, the fence will serve as corner walls for the kitchenette. Light shades will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
Classic style of arranging a barbecue area Source pinterest.com
The peak of popularity of the Provence style has passed, but one cannot but agree that for a country house this is one of the most successful options. A stone table, a grill on a pedestal, wicker chairs made of artificial rattan, bright petunias - all this looks great together and creates the atmosphere of a real Provencal village.
BBQ in Provence style Source remontbp.com
For those who like frequent gatherings with friends, an open area with wooden furniture is suitable. The grill sits nicely on a stone base that perfectly complements the polished stone decking. Decorative mattresses and pillows on armchairs emphasize the traditional rustic style beloved by many.
Rustic style for a barbecue area Source houzz.com
What kind of lighting should surround the roaster?
Lighting for the grill and barbecue area should be carefully selected, since most often people cook over a fire in the evening or, moreover, at night, when there is no sunlight at all. It is better to choose several types of lamps with unequal power or one backlight with different intensities so that you can adjust the illumination. Garden lanterns, fixed to the site or somewhere on supports, and street sconces, and LED strips, and other types of lamps suitable for open areas are also used.
Advice! The ideal option would be to install several additional samples of street lamps powered by a solar battery: economical, safe and does not require laying wires.
Lighting the barbecue area with LED street lamps
Illumination of a semi-closed barbecue area with street lamps
Deciding on the project
When choosing a barbecue area project, you need to decide only one nuance: decide on its type. This can already be used as a starting point when calculating the consumption of materials and assessing the scale of work. For open areas, it is enough to place the grill on the ground or a special support. You must first select an open area in the garden or lawn. This type of barbecue area is considered the most laconic. It’s easy to combine a barbecue holiday with active games or childcare.
Closed barbecue areas will require more time and effort. Here you will have to lay a foundation, install supports, secure a canopy, and build at least one wall as protection from the wind. The work pays off, because now the company is not afraid of bad weather and nothing can spoil its plans for the weekend. As for the size of the site, they are chosen depending on the dimensions of the stove, the capabilities of the site and the number of people who will gather for gatherings. For quiet family evenings, an area of 5-6 sq.m. is enough. For those who like to invite guests and celebrate every holiday with a noisy crowd, such a platform is, of course, not enough.
Finishing and decoration
It is worthwhile to decorate the grill area beautifully. For the patio, you can choose different styles that will help create comfort for vacationers. If an Italian or Greek style was chosen, then it is worth installing comfortable wicker furniture, white textiles in the form of curtains and pillows.
It is better to choose natural materials for decoration: linen, cotton, chiffon.
For an exotic design of the gazebo, you can use additional flowers in pots in the form of palm trees or other tall plants.
You can complement your decoration with African masks.
Don't throw away ideas with Russian style. It is worth installing a white stove, putting in massive wooden furniture and surrounding it all with traditional jugs, household elements used in the old days.
