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Post by stevo on May 10, 2012 11:35:06 GMT
Hello all, Finally i get to start my thread on my new build. Been in the planning for a few months and now that i've managed to get my garden into some sort of shape i'm "allowed" to begin on the OVEN!!! I've attached my google sketchup plans. It'll be covered with fireproof render but since i'm using it for plans then it's easier to keep it as brick for now. I'm just having a few issues with the front of the oven beside the chimney and the oven mouth. I like being nice and straight edged and smooth (i'm personally not too keen on arches) so i'm not sure how to build it. open to ideas. Updates to follow. Stevo Attachments:
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Post by stevo on May 10, 2012 11:36:23 GMT
Here's the foundations, steel reinforced concrete. Roughly 2m x 2m. Stevo Attachments:
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Post by cannyfradock on May 10, 2012 13:21:24 GMT
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Post by stevo on May 10, 2012 14:27:11 GMT
Cheers Terry,
I've managed to upload files on my posts but the thumbnails won't appear the file only downloads for some reason. Am i being a bit thick?
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Post by stevo on Jun 7, 2012 19:00:30 GMT
It wasn't me being a tool, my work PC doesn't work like it should! Anyway, here's an update on my build, got the foundation slab poured, 300mm thick steel reinforced should cover it. It's overkill i know but the ground in that area of my garden is really soft and wet. Built the base up to the point where i need thermalite blocks and the then the all important oven. I've still to finish the bbq off too, and i think that'll be over the weekend. Attachments:
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Post by stevo on Jun 7, 2012 19:02:04 GMT
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Post by stevo on Jun 7, 2012 19:02:38 GMT
One more, but with my "mood board"!! Attachments:
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Post by stevo on Jun 7, 2012 19:04:20 GMT
It looks massive but the slab and then 150mm will be covered with decking so then the actual oven will be sitting at just over waist height.
Cheers Stevo
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Post by turkey on Jun 7, 2012 21:41:42 GMT
looking good, always wise to work out suitable working nights before hand, quite tricky to deal with afterwards. I see from the mood board you are also pretty handy with sketchup? btw if you want more than one photo per post unfortunately you need to use an external image host, there are loads of free ones tho and they all provide simple links to copy and paste already formed with the correct forum tags.
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Post by stevo on Jun 8, 2012 13:22:37 GMT
Aye, i spent hours of work time designing my garden on sketchup - it's actually really really good. I've scaled my whole garden kitchen area to a T and so far, it's staying on track.
Stay tuned for questions on the actual oven build...
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Post by cannyfradock on Jun 8, 2012 18:45:46 GMT
Stevo......There's NO going overboard with damp proofing or insulalation.....the more the merrier. Your build is starting to take shape.......lets hope that bloody rain gives us a break soon. I always rely heavily on Turkey and calaf for technical issues, but I found that by using the "insert image" icon (just above the frowning smiley) you can post multiple images on the same post. Simply click on the icon and it will appear so.. [/img].......click the cursor in between the 2 brackets and copy and paste the URL of your image. Terry
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Post by stevo on Jun 11, 2012 14:36:42 GMT
Here's the beginning of the questions...
I'm going to be using thermalite blocks as the instulation layer under the oven, what would you recommend to use to cement them to my slabs? I imagine that an ordinary cement mix would be sufficient due to working with temperature?!
Cheers Stevo
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Post by turkey on Jun 11, 2012 15:09:26 GMT
HI Stevo,
I have just used regular cement mortar the same as I laid the bricks with. The temp this mortar heats to ideally will be low as its below the insulation. Also the more level your base the less the need for anything other than a think layer required for initial stick. If you are worried you can always just use fireclay and sand the same as most folk use to hold the firebricks.
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Post by stevo on Jun 11, 2012 15:24:18 GMT
Thanks Turkey, thats perfect, i should be able to rattle them down this week then.
I'll post what i think my oven shopping list should be tonight and then find out what i'm missing...
I'm needing to extract the digit on this proect, i've promised that it's going to be finished for an anniversary party on August 4th - and i've got a sh*t load to do.
Cheers Stevo
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