On warm summer days, there's nothing better than meeting up with family or friends for a barbecue. The barbecue is the main element of a well-equipped garden, allowing you to enjoy freshly prepared, gourmet meals outdoors. Today it is not only a functional device, but also an important design element of every external space, so it is worth considering a veranda for your home with a barbecue. However, it should be remembered that in addition to aesthetic qualities, the grill must first of all be practical, efficient and correctly installed. There are many models available that vary in size, installation, style and, of course, cost. Check out some examples to help you choose the perfect barbecue for your patio.
Let there be light
Any place where food is prepared should be well lit, and a terrace with a barbecue is no exception. Beautiful lamps above the seating area (table, sofa) create comfort on quiet evenings and additionally decorate the room.
Lighting fixtures must fit into the overall design of the terrace and withstand operation in conditions of heat from the stove and splashes flying from food.
Forged chandeliers, sconces and antique candlesticks look harmonious in a classic wooden interior. But there are also reliable and original lamps for terraces in a modern style.
Where to install a barbecue on the veranda?
Another problem is the choice of installation location. It is best to place the barbecue in close proximity to the sink and cooking surface. It is also important to have adequate ventilation - an exhaust hood or proximity to an open space. Outside, the barbecue area should be protected from wind and rain, and also shaded. The grill, indoors or outdoors, can be encapsulated—brick is used most often, but decorative tiles are also popular. Depending on the material and design, a barbecue area can become the main decorative element of the veranda interior.
In our climate, barbecues are mainly used in the summer, only a few decide to grill in the middle of the house, where it successfully replaces the oven. In other regions, however, it is popular to create a built-in patio that serves as an outside kitchen. This is where you place the barbecue, which can be used regardless of the time of year.
Expanding culinary possibilities
A basic oven for outdoor cooking usually includes a grill, a cooktop, and an oven. This allows you to fry kebabs, steaks and kupats, cook pilaf and shurpa, cook aromatic fish soup, bake bread and pies. But even this may not seem enough to an inveterate gastronome.
To diversify your menu, in addition to the stove, purchase a smokehouse for fish and homemade sausages or an oriental tandoor.
Brazier and its varieties
To shed light on these questions, it would be nice to find out what a barbecue is and what we know about it.
So, in the understanding of the average summer resident, a barbecue is a metal box with legs in which coals are lit, on which the dish is actually prepared.
At the same time, it is important to understand the cooking process itself, when the meat skewered on skewers is affected by:
- IR radiation emanating from hot coals
- Conversion heat - that is, heated air,
- And smoke, not from the coals, but from the meat juices accumulating on them.
You won’t get this effect in a frying pan, but as practice has shown, a barbecue in the classical sense can be slightly modified.
- For example, it can be made of brick, thereby integrating it into the work table of the summer kitchen. Then the grill will be called “Barbecue”.
- Well, or mold it into a kind of clay jug. In the east, such a roasting pan is called “Tandir”.
- As a last resort, cover the iron box with a lid, getting a real smokehouse. But in the latter option you will have to give up the kebab.
As you can see, when choosing a “stove” for a summer kitchen, the customer has some room for maneuver.
Decorating a vacation spot
Decorative items will make a terrace with a barbecue cozy and give it individuality.
It can be:
- paintings, photographs, panels and wall installations;
- hand-sewn or knitted furniture covers and pillows;
- warm plaid or patchwork blankets;
- original rugs, tablecloths and curtains;
- rare dishes, utensils and figurines;
- living plants.
Remember that flammable decorative objects do not belong near a stove or barbecue, or near an open fire. The recreation area needs to be decorated, and in the food preparation area, fire safety comes first.
Foundation for a terrace with barbecue
It’s possible to lay out an ordinary terrace from garden parquet without using even an ounce of concrete, but a barbecue will immediately turn it into a permanent building and make you think about a reliable foundation; spruce trees are not under the entire area, then at least under the hearth. Well, what did you think? Airy fairy tales exist only in fairy tales, but everything that is built of brick in the real world requires a reliable foundation.
In most cases, this will be a monolithic slab, although if construction is taking place on a large scale, it makes sense to think about a strip foundation. In any case, this must be taken into account, because there are no bad reasons, only their irrational use.
The only exception is a terrace with a barbecue in a private house, because there you will use the foundation of the mother building.
Let's get comfortable
There are increased requirements for furniture for a terrace with a barbecue. It should be comfortable and functional, moisture- and heat-resistant and easy to care for, because it will get dirty quickly.
If tables, cabinets, chairs or benches are made of wood or rattan, they are treated with antipyretics. Metal furnishings are preferable in this sense. Countertops can be made of natural or artificial stone, tempered glass.
Refuse the temptation to save money - do not buy plastic furniture for a terrace with a barbecue. Plastic is flammable, looks cheap and doesn't last long. If you are tempted by the idea of stacking chairs and putting them away when they are no longer needed, it is better to purchase folding steel chairs or stools.
Let these recommendations help you arrange your terrace with comfort, coziness and safety!
Necessary materials for assembling a barbecue oven
Before construction, it is necessary to negotiate a plan in which the main attention will be paid to the list of materials and tools, based on the architectural features of the gazebo with barbecue, the estimated total cost of this structure, so that in the midst of construction it does not turn out that something is missing.
The main materials when constructing such structures are:
- construction mixture;
- sand and crushed stone;
- boards for the construction of formwork, walls and rafters;
- reinforcing bars;
- roof covering.
Separately, it is worth considering the list of materials for carrying out basic work. These include:
- brick for lining and lining the furnace;
- clay and reinforced mortars;
- metal rods;
- steel sheets;
- grill and doors for barbecue.
Important! Many of the materials need to be prepared in advance. For example, you need to first sift the sand so that it does not contain large abrasive particles.
Terrace location factors
If you cannot independently decide on the placement of your recreation area, then there are several factors that influence this.
First of all, you can use the drawings and information provided online. Among the factors, the first will be the duration of lighting in the planned location.
Also, as mentioned above, pay attention to what the view will be from the site.
Think in advance about the shape of your terrace, as it can be square, round, pentagonal, rectangular, etc.
And, of course, compare the desired size with the one that you can actually implement on your site. This way you can most accurately determine how to add a terrace or install it separately.
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What materials will you need?
The following materials are used to build the veranda:
- Concrete mortar with the addition of crushed stone, cement and sand.
- Clay-based mortar for laying a stove.
- Any type of gravel.
- A large amount of broken bricks that will be used to pour into large holes along with cement.
- Bitumen.
- material .
- Boards.
- Ceramic tile.
- Metal sheets.
- Lattice.
You also need to take care of purchasing windows and doors. There are no special recommendations here, and it all depends on the taste preferences of the owner.
But if the veranda is of a summer type, then single windows are sufficient. And to preserve heat, it is advisable to use two- or even three-chamber ones.
Required tools and materials
When working with a stove, a large number of special tools are used, which are necessary to simplify the installation process at all its stages. First of all, you will need a pick and a hammer to adjust the brick to size when laying the stove itself. Also, in this case, you cannot do without a level to check the curvature of the walls.
Separately, you will need: a chainsaw, pliers, a rasp, a chisel and a square. Many of these tools are improvised, so they can be found in every home. Otherwise, you need to stock up on all the listed equipment in advance so as not to interrupt the work process. You should also make sure that when building walls, roofs and floors you have a sufficient number of screws and nails.
What to consider when installing a barbecue
You cannot install the barbecue in any free space. This is an open fire and neglecting safety rules can cause serious consequences. First you need to choose the location wisely. In this way, it will be possible to reduce the risk of fires, and then the holiday will be as pleasant and comfortable as possible for everyone present.
The requirements for a barbecue on the terrace of a house are quite simple, but they must be followed:
- It is advisable to decide in advance on a place where you can put logs for lighting a fire. If finances allow, then there is the option of ordering a stationary barbecue oven with a special compartment for storing firewood.
- Often the stove is placed near the wall of the house to make the design beautiful and convenient. But if the house is made of wood materials, then the stove should be at least 20 cm away from the wall.
- Any stove should allow residents to move freely throughout the room. In any case, the veranda should remain a veranda, and not a place where the stove occupies absolutely all the space.
Following these rules will make barbecuing on the veranda safe and convenient.
Veranda with barbecue: nuances of construction and examples of projects
Owners of private plots sometimes think about ordering an extension where they can spend family leisure time. The most attractive option is a veranda with a barbecue. This building can be closed or open. In most cases, preference is given to the open option, since less money will need to be spent on construction. After reading the information from the article, summer holiday lovers will learn what materials need to be purchased, as well as about the stages of construction.
We build the foundation for the structure
The foundation is the base of the veranda. Since it will house a permanent barbecue oven, it is important to make the foundation strong. Most often, a columnar type of base is made for the veranda. The pillars are bricks. It is necessary to create several supports at the corners and in the middle, maintaining a distance of no more than 60 cm. First, markings are applied on the ground using pegs and rope. After that, a pit is dug along it with shovels, the depth of which is not less than 1 m. The bottom is compacted and a 20 cm layer of sand is poured, after which it is compacted again. For sandy soil, gravel is used, in a layer of 10 cm. To perform waterproofing, bitumen is used.
What is special about columnar foundations?
- It is quick and easy to build.
- The base for the veranda is suitable for various soils.
- Even a non-professional can start building it.
- It is reliable, practical and inexpensive.
As for the depth of the pit, it is recommended to pay attention to the freezing point of the soil. The foundation should be lower. And in order not to make mistakes in the calculations and do everything correctly, we recommend drawing up a detailed plan with drawings and features.
The final stage is the formation of pillars and the top trim. All pillars must be perfectly level relative to each other. Then the veranda itself with the barbecue will be level. That's why you need a level. All that remains is to lay 100x100 mm piles on the pillars. This will be the harness. The finished foundation of the veranda with barbecue is visible in this photo.
Note! If you are planning to build a stationary stove for your veranda, we recommend making your own monolithic foundation for it. It is much stronger and can withstand the load from the structure.
Further work will depend on what type of veranda you have chosen. It is imperative to make a floor. If the veranda is open, then it is enough to install support pillars and make a canopy that will protect you from precipitation. But if the structure is closed, then it is important to build walls, finish them and install doors and windows.
Lighting and decorative lighting for baths and gazebos
There should be no open shades inside the washing room or steam room. There are no special restrictions regarding the size and shape of lighting fixtures, but you should refrain from placing chandeliers. Small built-in spotlights received favorable characteristics. They are mounted in the wall, on the ceiling, between panels, straight or at an angle. True, this is only decorative lighting. Sometimes this is enough, but if rich lighting is needed, then it is better to add several linear lamps on the wall and ceiling. LED strips and fiber optic threads, in turn, will provide high-quality lighting to the gazebo. They are also used inside: in the living room and sink. On holidays, the terrace of the bathhouse building is decorated with illumination. You should avoid using energy-saving light bulbs that emit mercury vapor. The gazebo and interior of the bathhouse are sometimes decorated with varieties of RGB.
The choice is yours
For those who do not plan to make special efforts when arranging a barbecue area, the best option would be to buy a ready-made barbecue. Many barbecue models are presented in stores. Buying them won't be difficult.
Those who have decided to approach the development of this zone thoroughly should turn their attention to specialized construction sites.
A variety of master classes will show a large number of photographs of barbecues with your own hands, and will also provide detailed videos with the step-by-step manufacturing process.
All that remains is to choose the appropriate option and acquire the necessary material.
What are the features of the device
Beams and posts can serve as the base for the terrace, on which the canopy will later be installed. You can also make a columnar or pile foundation, many even build a full-fledged strip foundation.
This is not a mandatory measure, but if you want to put a sofa, a table and several light chairs in the summer, it is better to make a reliable, strong base.
You don’t have to use foundations for the terrace at all, but install them on prepared soil. To do this, remove a layer of fertile soil and fill it with a bed of sand and gravel. Large paving slabs are placed on it and the floor trim is installed directly on it.
And the floor is made in such a way that water can easily drain from it; for this, a water collector is installed, to which a pipe is mounted. All that remains is to move the pipe or gutter away from the terrace. Don't forget to slope the floor towards the catch basin.
Construction projects and tips
Gazebos with barbecue grills and stoves, projects of which also take place, are primarily objects that fall into the category of fire hazards and require compliance with a number of rules and requirements, which you can read in more detail below:
- Since there are walls, the floor of the gazebo and other flammable materials next to the heating hearth, it is necessary to first take care of their protection; for this, such surfaces are treated with special fire-resistant impregnations. Ideally, it is recommended to use primers, powder paints, enamel, which together will also protect the surface from any damage, rotting, rust and corrosion;
- If you are planning to install and construct a closed or partially closed gazebo, you must initially take care of developing a diagram that will show the location of the chimney or chimney hood, through which all combustion products of wood, coals and smoke will be discharged to the street. In addition, the gazebo must have at least one window for ventilation and supply of fresh air from outside;
- If the veranda is completely open, in this case there is no need to install and design a chimney and other ventilation options. However, the installation of a barbecue or barbecue is carried out in the most suitable place for this, so that the blowing wind does not ensure that combustion products enter the room and does not cause discomfort.
If you decide to install a recreation area or dining group next to a garden solid fuel heating unit, consisting of tables, chairs and other flammable objects, it is important to separate them from the barbecue with a special lining or partition made of fireproof, non-flammable and non-fusible materials.
The type of project you choose also plays a big role; of course, a lot depends on financial capabilities, wishes, the availability of free space in the garden, the layout of the plot, and the communications installed on it.
However, even the simplest, inexpensive and small project, if desired, can be made quite appropriate and functional; you even need to create an inexpensive summer one right in the backyard of your house or in the country.
For gazebos, a certain type or variation of the heating unit can also be selected, for example one of the following:
- You can install and design a Russian stove, which is characterized by large and massive dimensions and requires a lot of free space for construction. However, if the area of the garden or gazebo is very limited, you can recreate a fairly miniature model in which a mini grill or barbecue will be installed;
- You can supplement the veranda with a barbecue, which is most often very compact and portable; such models are made of steel or cast iron; if necessary, they can be moved from place to place or even put away in the house for storage or outside in hot and good weather. The grill can also be stationary and made of stone or brick. It is convenient to cook meat, vegetables, poultry and fish on such units; the design can be supplemented with a grill or skewers;
- A veranda or gazebo in the garden can be complemented by barbecues, which, unlike barbecues, are most often not portable, but stationary objects that are designed and located in the center of the room or near a wall or partition. Since such installations are very massive, in most cases they will require a chimney or an exhaust mechanism that is vented through the wall or roof of the building.
Projects for barbecue gazebos with barbecues can be made in other equally popular styles, such as: classic, retro, loft, art deco, modern, hi-tech, however, due to their exceptional, individual characteristics, they are not suitable enough for implementation in the garden. Such a garden structure can be supplemented not only with a relaxation area and a dining room, but also with a kitchen, which will contain a washbasin, various cabinets for storing kitchen utensils, a countertop for preparing dishes and cutting meat, slicing. Cabinets can be either completely hidden with doors, or completely open, presented with simple shelves or hooks. Design, dimensions and functionality primarily depend on the wishes and preferences of the owners, as well as on the characteristics of the room itself, its type, and layout. All this, taken together, will allow you to create a unique, useful, convenient and easy-to-use corner in your garden, equipped with all the necessary devices and accessories.
This video tells how to install a barbecue with a gazebo and other necessary attributes in a garden and country house:
