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Post by carlh on Mar 8, 2015 8:41:23 GMT
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Post by chas on Mar 8, 2015 10:13:42 GMT
Great build, Carl... Gary you might also consider K-Rend, though it's dearer than sand and cement and round here anyway, not available from Jewsons and so outside the Forum discount deal. I got it at MKM. I don't have great plastering skills, but the base coat is easily mixed straight from the bag, very 'plastic' and spread over my knobbly brickwork dome a treat. Two coats had it regularised and a top coat finished the job.
I plan to cover the dome in vermicrete this Spring as insulation (or lack of it) has become an issue and have every confidence K-rend will go over that too... so your base shouldn't be a problem. A bag of reinforced basecoat and finish was more than enough.
Chas
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Post by cobblerdave on Mar 8, 2015 11:29:48 GMT
G'day I was never really happy with my render igloo oven. I was more than happy with my oven being out in the open, but was reluctant to place it under cover or box it in with a huge structure. More people have trouble with water problems with an igloo than with other coverings but I didn't want a huge structure. I finally noticed some ovens with a brick veneer cover and did the same myself. There would have never have been room on my stand for a full brick thickness. But bricks cut in 1/2 then those halves split lengthways were perfect . I didn't go to the bother of fancy brick saws either simple hammer and brick bluster. A collection of different bricks of differing colours and textures and I'm more than happy with the look. Makes it easy too cause I'm less than bricklayer. Added bonus is that ordinary house bricks are water resistant and the level of waterprotection has gone up. Still live on the side of a hill and downhill flooding is my only problem not the wet stuff falling from above. Regards dave  |
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Post by garyb21 on Mar 8, 2015 18:10:18 GMT
Thanks guys, as you can see from my new pics we've decided to change design a bit, it fits better with what's there already, we think? , anyhoo, thanks for all of your advice, cracked on over the weekend but as usual,,Rain stopped play, so we didn't manage to get as far as dome render,,does it make a difference to the render if we have a modular oven? Dave, you're an oracle, thanks, here's where I am so far,     again cheers guys, really appreciate your in put, |
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Post by cobblerdave on Mar 9, 2015 0:06:05 GMT
G'day
The render over the stand looks great. Like the brick arch as well that looks smart. You are probably considering painting over then render when finished. Id consider a low sheen paint as apposed to a high gloss . High gloss has the effect of showing up any tiny imperfections and is more suited to perfect surfaces which render isn't.
Regards dave
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Post by garyb21 on Mar 9, 2015 6:51:27 GMT
Cheers Dave, good call, pretty pleased with it, never laid a brick before, I'll keep you posted re next stage,
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Post by rivergirl on Mar 14, 2015 18:19:56 GMT
Loving the base
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Post by garyb21 on Mar 14, 2015 18:46:32 GMT
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Post by garyb21 on Mar 16, 2015 7:36:47 GMT
  Well the arch held and I managed to get the insulation and a scratch coat on yesterday, not too far to go now!! I can almost taste the pizza, lol |
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Post by cobblerdave on Mar 16, 2015 9:28:06 GMT
G'day
That's looking pretty smart I must say. You must be pleased.
A suggestion. The steel chimney will expand at a bigger rate than the render leading to cracking and lets water into the structure. Wrap a piece of cardboard around the chimney and render to that. Remove it whilst still wet from the render. The gap left can then be filled with hi temp silastic. Automotive parts suppliers sell in in small tubes for car exhursts. Makes a flexible expansion gap.
Regards Dave
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Post by oblertone on Mar 16, 2015 17:58:44 GMT
Very nice indeed, nearly pizza time !
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Post by garyb21 on Mar 16, 2015 19:34:33 GMT
Cheers Dave, good advice taken on board, hope the fire ban doesn't keep you away from the forum, appreciate all or your advice and support, thanks for all your advice and comments, I assure you they're all very welcome, got a second render coat on tonight, getting there now, fingers crossed ,
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Post by garyb21 on Mar 22, 2015 8:20:53 GMT
So! I've given it a few small seasoning fires, sourced well seasoned hardwood, waterproofed and painted, bought or made the tools. Only one thing left to do, let's see if she cooks a pizza!!
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Post by cobblerdave on Mar 22, 2015 23:08:33 GMT
G'day
Don't forget the pics, turn you back and someone will eat the evidence for sure
Regards dave
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Post by garyb21 on Apr 8, 2015 20:07:03 GMT
   Sorry for the late reply guys, English weather, We'll we finally had a break in the clouds for long enough to light a real fire in her belly, nothing amazing but the best pizza ever, (and the most expensive) lol , There getting cheaper the more we make, anyhoo, thanks to all who have offerer either support or advice, let's have a great summer guys, x |
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