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A veranda with a barbecue is a real find for fans of a country weekend. Here it is pleasant not only to admire the beauties of nature, but also to hone culinary skills. First courses and side dishes are especially tasty on an open fire.
Extension options
The barbecue oven can be installed on the open veranda. Then the upholstered furniture will not be saturated with the smells of food. When it comes to fully enclosed structures suitable for year-round recreation, it is important to choose the right finishing materials. For example, calcium silicate-based fire-resistant panels tolerate high temperatures better than drywall or polycarbonate.
In a small area, it is unlikely that it will be possible to attach a veranda to the house. Therefore, it is more logical to choose not stationary, but prefabricated structures from a bent profile. They can be dismantled at any time or moved to a more suitable place in the country.
Wooden terraces with barbecues often differ in shapes and sizes. In the presence of dense soil, they do not need a deep foundation. It is enough to prepare a concrete base. Ready-made round structures with chimneys are especially popular. Here the brazier can be installed right in the center of the building.
Terraces made of natural stone attached to the house impress with a long service life. They do not deteriorate under the influence of moisture and easily withstand high temperatures. Brick buildings retain heat well and absorb outside noise. And if it is important to complete the construction in the shortest possible time, options on a metal frame are suitable. The main advantages of such verandas experts include:
- ease of construction;
- good resistance to aggressive environments;
- fast installation;
- minimum costs for building materials;
- safe use of stoves and fireplaces;
- space for storing firewood and pallets.
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How to build
Having decided on the materials, you can proceed to the main work. First of all, it is important to lay the foundation, build walls, prepare the truss system, and only then build the oven. If time is running out, it is not a sin to use ready-made installations with an autonomous drive.
Prepare
Of the materials, refractory bricks, gravel, crushed stone, cement and corrugated board are useful. Soft tiles and ondulin are suitable for roofing. In the case of closed buildings, special attention should be paid to the glazing of window openings. In the northern regions, it is better to use three-chamber double-glazed windows for this purpose. They retain heat better, and in winter they almost do not freeze through.
Of the tools you will need screwdrivers, hammers, tape measure, building level and saws with dagger teeth. When using wood – sandpaper or grinding equipment.
On the drawing of the future extension, it is important to indicate the location of the supporting elements, how they are fixed, as well as the place for installing the barbecue. A sectional drawing of the stove will help you correctly calculate the dimensions of the barbecue, as well as choose the best way to install the chimney hood.
Foundation
If in the summer building they plan to install a stationary stove built by their own hands, it is more logical to prefer a columnar base. Before the main work, it is important to study the characteristics of the soil, the depth of groundwater and the indicators of frost heaving. Based on the data obtained, it follows:
- Level the ground for the foundation.
- Mark the axes of the veranda and the bottom of the trench.
- If necessary, dig a hole and strengthen its walls with wooden boards. If the depth of the vertical racks is not more than 1 m, this is not necessary.
- Install the posts in cement mortar.
- Make a grillage from metal beams.
- Build a fencing wall, that is, a fence, on a sand cushion. This will prevent moisture from getting inside the floor surfaces.
Walls
It is better to give preference to fire-fighting structures. They have holes for windows and doors. At the same time, the distance between the roof and the compartment should not be less than 70 cm, and in the horizontal plane – 40 cm. If inexpensive flammable materials are used in the construction of the veranda, it is desirable that the walls rise more than 100–120 cm.
When using foam blocks, it is first important:
- make an extension markup;
- dig a trench 1,5 m deep;
- tamp a pillow of rubble;
- install formwork and prepare supports;
- pour concrete solution.
If the foundation surface is uneven, it is better to start laying the first row from the highest angle. Every fourth row needs reinforcement. Doorways can be made using special blocks in the form of trays, and using metal profiles to combine the walls of the extension and the main building. In the case of an open veranda, brick columns should be installed at the corners of the frame. They will hold the roof.
Roof
The design can be flat, single-sided and even double-sided. Only in the first case, the liquid will accumulate on the surface of roofing materials, reducing their shelf life by 1,5 times, and in the second case, it is important to think over the truss system to the smallest detail.
On top of the load-bearing wall, you need to equip a layer of waterproofing. Then lay the bed and secure it with metal staples. After that, you should correctly install the support posts made of oak beams and fill the horizontal runs. To do this, you need paired boards. Upon completion of work, you need to fix the rafter legs.
A shed type of roof with a hole for a chimney is one of the simple and relatively inexpensive designs. Here, the rafters are fastened on the inside under the slope, and on the outside they rest on the walls of the building. As materials, you can use soft tiles or ondulin.
Gender
Ceramic tile is a rather fragile material. It does not withstand high mechanical loads and shocks. But if we talk about the arrangement of the floor on the veranda with a barbecue, this is the best thing that can be advised to buyers. The advantages of flooring from environmentally friendly materials include:
- good fire resistance;
- resistance to abrasion, fungus and mold attacks;
- hypoallergenicity;
- water-repellent properties;
- permanent surface color.
It is worth laying ceramic tiles around the area around the stove, and fill the rest of the space with a terrace board.
Communications
In order to avoid fires and traumatic situations, you need to install a hood. Then the soot will not settle on furniture and decor items. The presence of an exhaust system contributes to directional traction and rapid ignition of the fuel, due to which you can cook a delicious barbecue in just half an hour. When choosing such structures, it is better to prefer corrosion-resistant products with optimal metal thickness and funnel area.
For outdoor lighting of the veranda, you will need multi-color LED strips or neon. They last a long time and contribute to 40% energy savings. To illuminate the railings, it is better to use spotlights, and in window openings there is a place for facade sconces.
Barbecue installation
The barbecue oven should not interfere with free movement on the veranda. And so that it does not cause a fire of surrounding objects, it should be placed 2 m from the furniture. For rectangular outbuildings, corner braziers are more suitable. Portable structures are the best option for any structure.
If the veranda is built of beams, the copper cooking bowl can only be installed on a specially treated surface. In this case, the distance between the wall and the barbecue should not be less than 35 cm.