The veranda is a great sitting area. It reliably protects from rain and sunlight. It is quite convenient to cook meat or vegetables on a barbecue, so often in such a building they find a place for the grill.
Designing a Barbecue Veranda
The completion of the veranda with a barbecue has its own characteristics. First of all, she will take more space. The mangal zone can consist not only of a brazier, but also of working surfaces and niches. The dining area with a table and chairs should not be closer than 2 m from the fryer. The chosen design style should be in harmony with the main building and its surroundings. The most important thing is that heat comes from the barbecue, and fire safety measures must be provided.For this reason, it is desirable to construct such a zone using appropriate refractory materials. As a rule, the stove is made of masonry, stone or metal (usually cast iron). When deciding to make a whole mangal zone of brick, you can include in the project masonry of the hob, work table with countertop, niches for storing firewood, skewers. Attach this complex is necessary from the side where there will be enough space.
The choice of location and location of the grill on the terrace
When arranging a brazier on terraces and verandas, all fire safety rules must be observed. It is advisable that there are no trees, bushes, firewood, or other sources of ignition near such a source of fire. Nearby, you should not have playgrounds for children (swings, sandpits, slides, and so on).
Did you know? It is believed that the word "barbecue" comes from the French "barbe a queue", which translates as "from face to tail" and means the preparation of a whole carcass on a grill or skewer.
Another important point is the prevailing direction of air flow. They should not cause blowing out or inflating of the fire. In this case, a fence (wall) should be provided to protect against wind. All these nuances need to be provided for in the project.
The following factors must also be considered:
- The brazier should be positioned so as not to interfere with movement. There should be free access to it.
- A place to store firewood or coal fuel should be considered.
- The cooking grill should be removed and placed at the table level for ease of use.
- A good draft in the chimney should be arranged to prevent excessive smoke. Thus, it is necessary to make a pipe for drawing a sufficient length.
What barbecue and barbecue are made of
First of all, materials for arranging a barbecue or barbecue area should be fireproof. The ideal option is natural stone. But its cost can be quite high, so it is better to use a special refractory brick or metal.
Important! If the house is made of wooden material, then the stove should be indented from the wall by 20–25 cm.
Masonry made of fireclay bricks is well suited: it is made from refractory clay. Refractory tiles, marble or basalt can be used as decor. Metal structures for the barbecue (barbecue) are chosen if the veranda is relatively small. Usually they are made of cast iron.
Video: Terrace with BBQ
Preparation of tools and materials for work
The choice of tools and materials depends on the selected extension project and type of barbecue.
If you decide to make a brick grill, then you will need the following materials:
- concrete;
- sand;
- refractory (fireclay) brick;
- gravel;
- roofing material for waterproofing;
- hob;
- lattice.
For the foundation will need sand, gravel, concrete. The same materials are taken under the base of the veranda. Whatever type of floor you choose for the veranda (wooden or tile), refractory material should be placed next to the barbecue. For wooden floors, a beam for strapping and logs, as well as boards, will be needed. For tiled - more tiles, sand, gravel and concrete for the concrete base. For the roof you will need a beam, waterproofing and roofing material.It should coincide with the roof of the main structure, to which the veranda will adjoin. You should also stock up on nails and screws. Walls, exterior decoration or pillars should be in harmony with the house to which the annex is being made. For walls, you can use a wooden beam, brick, frameless glazing. Such extensions can be glazed with polycarbonate.
For an open summer veranda in the country, it is enough to install supporting pillars of wood, brick or metal, on which the roof will rest, as for an arbor. For a closed veranda, you need to purchase glazing and frames, the front door. In such extensions, sliding systems look very good. For the winter veranda, you need to choose double or triple glazing and take care of heat-insulating materials (floor, roof, walls).
Did you know? Most scholars believe that the verb “barbecue” is taken from the Spanish word “barbacoa”, which denotes the method of preserving meat by drying it or by slow frying.
Of the tools you will need:
- drill (for pile foundation) or formwork for pouring concrete;
- shovel;
- mallet;
- hammer;
- saw;
- drill;
- plumb line;
- level;
- roulette;
- pegs with a rope.
Stages of building a veranda with barbecue
After choosing a project and drawing up a drawing, materials are purchased. Then construction begins. The veranda area is cleaned and leveled. Using a rope and pegs, mark the perimeter and location of the barbecue. The main work begins with the foundation.
Foundation
For attached objects at home, it is best to do the same foundation as for the main building, so that they are as one complex. But in most cases a columnar foundation is made under the veranda. It can be made of concrete. Before laying it, you should find out the occurrence of groundwater, the type of soil, the depth of freezing of the earth.
The construction of the column foundation consists of the following works:
- The markings indicate the location of the pillars of the foundation.
- In the designated places, holes are dug to the depth of freezing of the soil, but not less than 1 m.
- A sand layer of 15–25 cm is poured at the bottom of the pit, and if the soil is of a sand type, a layer of gravel is made.
- At the bottom of the pit insulation is made of bitumen or polystyrene.
- Then, ready-made pillars for the foundation are installed or formwork and concrete are poured with the preliminary installation of reinforcement.
A grillage is attached to the reinforcement of the foundation pillars along the perimeter of the veranda, on which the extension load will be distributed. It can be metal or wood. When building walls from slabs or bricks under them, it is better to make a strip foundation. To do this, dig a trench, at the bottom of which a layer of sand is laid, formwork and reinforcement are installed, and then poured with concrete. The width of the trench should be 15 cm greater than the thickness of the walls being erected on each side.
Wall construction
The walls of the veranda with barbecue are best made from fireproof materials - brick, foam concrete or concrete blocks. When using wood, it will need to be well treated with anti-fire products. In the place of installation of windows and doors leave openings. If the veranda is open, then support pillars should be made of brick, metal or wood. Such supports are made with panoramic glazing.
Important! When constructing walls and installing supports, use a plumb line and a level to set them in a strictly vertical direction.
Roof mounting
The most convenient and easiest option for the roof for the veranda is a sloping design. Rafters made of wooden beams on one side rest on the wall of the house, and the other - are mounted under a ramp. They make the crate, arrange waterproofing and lay the selected roofing material. In the rafters, they definitely make a hole for the chimney from a brick grill.
Floor laying
The floor is best done after the construction of the furnace. Logs are attached to the lower harness (grillage), on which the flooring is made from the board. If an unedged board is used, then the floor will need to be sanded so that there are no bumps. Then the floor is painted with varnish or paint. The place near the barbecue should be tiled, and the tree itself should be treated with special means that give fire resistance.
The floors of the open or summer veranda can be completely made of tiles laid on a sand pillow, cement mixture or lined concrete. If funds allow, then the floor covering, like a barbecue, can be made of clinker bricks of different colors. The evenness of the laying of the floor is checked by the level at all stages of its device.
Brazier assembly
A concrete foundation is made under the brazier using the same technology as the strip one, only its depth is usually not more than 50 cm. The first row of bricks is laid without mortar. Then, from the corners of the furnace, a refractory brick is laid on cement with reinforcement of every third row. When erecting the walls of the barbecue, a level and a plumb line are used to check their direction. Laying is recommended to be done with an offset, that is, the joints should not be on top of each other.At the location of the lattice, recesses are laid out for its installation or bookmark reinforcement (corners). The upper part is better laid out as for a fireplace, and to remove the chimney above the roof level. From the brick according to the project, you can lay out a whole brazier zone with a work table, a woodpile, a sink, compartments for storing skewers. It may be envisaged that metal sheets are inside the furnace to facilitate cleaning. When decorating the barbecue, you can use tiles, art sculpting, forged elements, stone and mosaics.
Did you know? In the technological sense, barbecue - roasting meat over smoldering coals at a temperature of +110°... + 120 ° C. With this method, myoglobin (skeletal muscle protein) reacts with carbon monoxide from coal: meat has appetizing red stripes, smoked smell and taste.
Advantages and disadvantages of a barbecue on the veranda
Veranda is usually a favorite vacation spot for many owners of private houses and summer cottages.
- If it is equipped with a barbecue, then this extension will receive the following advantages:
- The proximity of the kitchen. You do not have to often run after groceries, utensils, napkins, and other household items.
- Expanding Cooking Opportunities. Here you can place additional equipment - hob, boiler. In addition, the grill can combine the functions of a grill, stove, smokehouse or fireplace. Everything else in the fresh air is always more pleasant to cook than in a small enclosed space.
- Electricity and gas independent cooking equipment. A barbecue device will be relevant in an area with a lack or interruption in electricity and gas supply.
- Beautiful barbecue can be a great decorative element. It makes the extension cozier and warmer.
- Space expansion. If you make the veranda closed, then you can move the dining area into it or make it a great place for receiving guests, celebrating New Year's holidays and various celebrations.
- Bad weather won't spoil your barbecue, because it protects the canopy of the veranda.
Video: guest house with barbecue veranda
The installation of a veranda with barbecue will require additional funds and efforts, as well as taking measures to ensure fire safety. But such an extension will be the best place to receive guests and gather a family.