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Post by archi on Aug 21, 2014 21:53:02 GMT
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Post by archi on Sept 21, 2014 22:34:55 GMT
Ive now bought a concrete board which I laid a wooded frame on top of. Then I Laid more rebar and filled with concrete. Now just to get started on the pizza oven....  |
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Post by archi on Sept 26, 2014 19:01:02 GMT
My dome has been delivered from Ireland. Quite chuffed with it. Just to source some fire bricks for the hearth now and some insulation. I'm thinking a layer of insulating blanket and then vermicrete. I'm also thinking of a 1 meter chimney/flue to ensure any smoke produced is not a problem.  |
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Post by archi on Oct 7, 2014 19:35:53 GMT
I've now added the 50mm insulating blanket. Just got the flue and then the vermicrete to put on and finally render. I'm not sure what to do with the render though. I want to use a waterproof render but can't find any local suppliers that sell k-rend. Does any one know the best way to make a waterproof render or even somewhere I could buy a ready mixed waterproof render from? I have planned to build a pergola above it but might not get to it until next year so need to waterproof it the best I can for now. Attachments:
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Post by leetheldc on Oct 9, 2014 5:57:41 GMT
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Post by archi on Oct 9, 2014 17:13:08 GMT
I think im going to try and make some up. Thanks Leetheldc for the advice
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Post by archi on Oct 11, 2014 21:23:55 GMT
That's the chimney on and secured and I've covered the oven in vermicrete to help insulate. Going to build some small fires to help it dry and Looking forward to make my first pizza in it :-)!   |
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Post by archi on Oct 16, 2014 21:56:04 GMT
Built some small fires to keep the drying out process going. . Made a couple of loafs a few nights ago. Quite pleased how they turned out. I also tried a chicken last night in it. My only problem I'm having is that the wood I have has a high moisture content and doesn't burn for long. I've managed to get one ton of hard wood with a moisture content of 14%. So hoping to see a big difference.   |
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Post by archi on Oct 21, 2014 21:13:30 GMT
Had the day off today so thought I would light another fire to keep up with drying the vermicrete but since the oven got to a nice temperature quickly I thought I would try cooking my tea in it.   |
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Post by starseeker on Oct 28, 2014 21:22:17 GMT
Your making me feel hungry  |
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Post by archi on Nov 1, 2014 18:11:10 GMT
Thanks it tasted good :-)
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Post by archi on Nov 1, 2014 18:23:06 GMT
Made my first pizza today . It tasted brilliant! Just disappointed it's been so wet here. I feel my oven has taken in more water than I've got out of it. Il need to wait a bit longer to render it. Hoping for a dry spell  |
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Post by cobblerdave on Nov 2, 2014 10:23:50 GMT
G'day
You sort of. " stuck between a hard place and a rock " with rain on you insulation it wil never dry . Capillary action really sucks!
Protect it as much as you can with a tarp plastic whatever. Keep the same size fires , as it dries,, temperature will go up by itself.
You reach the point when its dry ... You'll know that, the ovens proformance juppys ahead.
I can't tell you when, but it will happen.
I live in a tropical climate, but a wet ovens a wet oven, high humidity doesn't help. It just takes time
Regards dave
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Post by archi on Nov 4, 2014 22:58:35 GMT
Thanks Dave for the advice. Yeh I guess it's just a waiting game. A lot of the blackness is now coming off the walls of the oven which is good sign. It's been a dry summer here but a wet October which is unfortunate for this stage of the build. Looking forward to spring next year when I can enjoy a full summer off cooking in the oven . |
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Post by rivergirl on Nov 11, 2014 16:34:36 GMT
Next job is to build a pergola ! To keep your oven nice and dry, as Dave says you will just have to tarp it. A tip to help your wood dry out is to nip it into your cooling oven and close the door.
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