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Post by hennase on Feb 14, 2016 10:52:32 GMT
Good day. I've just bought a home in Sth. Wales near Kidwelly. I've been baking bread,pizza and making sausages for years but not had room for a wood fired oven, now at67 I'm going for my first, but need info. and advice please. Should I get a ready build (but how do I get 450kgs onto a base) do I get a kit or build from the base upwards. Any help and advice would be appreciated.  |
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Post by oblertone on Feb 23, 2016 9:53:27 GMT
FWIW the only time saving aspect of a kit over self build is the construction of the dome itself, all other aspects i.e. base, insulation, covering still have to be addressed so the actual time saving is not as much as one might envisage.
The majority of self builders (myself included) would also add that finishing the dome marks a significant milestone and sense of achievement. That said, a precision dome using chamfered bricks cut to a predetermined pattern from a spreadsheet can be time consuming; however a bolster cut 'half-brick' dome using reclaimed red brick can be built in days and will give years of service. Contrary to popular belief, the latter requires very little skill, as my own efforts (see link below) demonstrate.
Whatever method you settle on, please ask questions and record your journey on here; you will receive advice, tips and encouragement in equal measure.
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Post by downunderdave on Feb 23, 2016 11:28:31 GMT
FWIW the only time saving aspect of a kit over self build is the construction of the dome itself, all other aspects i.e. base, insulation, covering still have to be addressed so the actual time saving is not as much as one might envisage. The majority of self builders (myself included) would also add that finishing the dome marks a significant milestone and sense of achievement. That said, a precision dome using chamfered bricks cut to a predetermined pattern from a spreadsheet can be time consuming; however a bolster cut 'half-brick' dome using reclaimed red brick can be built in days and will give years of service. Contrary to popular belief, the latter requires very little skill, as my own efforts (see link below) demonstrate. Whatever method you settle on, please ask questions and record your journey on here; you will receive advice, tips and encouragement in equal measure. It depends what is included in the kit. If the kit includes good instructions, a supporting slab, cast entry, pre-marked insulation, render mix, predrilled flue pipe and cowl, etc. etc. then total build time may be as low as 6 hrs.(not including foundations and stand) |
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