The brazier is able to turn an ordinary summer cottage into a cozy resting place. However, in rainy weather, it can be damaged. To avoid this, you should build a gazebo with a barbecue area. Its location and type depends on the material of manufacture of the structure itself. The main condition for using the structure is its safety.
Features of a gazebo with barbecue
The building is divided into several zones: dining, working, recreation area. At the same time, it is not always possible to build a stove; more often they use a tabletop version of the hearth. In any case, the installation of a stationary or mobile structure requires compliance with the following rules:
- install a domed hood indoors;
- sheathe the walls and ceiling with non-combustible materials;
- mount the brazier on a specially prepared foundation or on a sheet of galvanized metal;
- the chimney is brought out 0.5 m above the ridge, and the pipe itself is covered with a visor (with a stable draft, the total length of the chimney is less than 5 m);
- the structure should not be located too close to the neighboring site and the residential building, as noise and smoke will become an unpleasant obstacle;
If the gazebo is capital and there is enough space in it, in addition to the barbecue, you can install a barbecue grill.
If a brick is chosen for construction, a foundation is prepared for the construction. For heavy arbors, a slab or tape concrete base is used.
Gazebo materials
The construction of a gazebo with a barbecue begins with determining the type of work material. Most often they use bricks, wood, foam blocks.
Wood
The timber is a natural, strong, environmentally friendly and durable material. It is easy to process, lends itself well to repair, does not require the construction of a massive base. Wood is inexpensive. Even a novice master will build a gazebo from it.
When using wood, it is possible to erect structures of different sizes, shapes, and they will fit into any exterior. The surface of the timber is coated with varnish or paint. Additionally, the structure is decorated with carving, burning, and metal forged elements.
Before use, the material is treated with antiseptics, as well as compounds that protect against rapid ignition. In addition, the brazier is installed at a distance of at least 0.5 m from the walls.
Nice design - wooden frame with large glass windows. In addition to timber, boards, rounded timber are used for construction.
Brick building
Mangal gazebo made of brick - a capital structure. It requires a solid foundation. This option is suitable not only for installing a barbecue, but also for building a stove. The design is all-season. The presented material goes well with wood and stone. It has the following advantages:
- low level of fire hazard;
- resistance to moisture, wind, negative temperatures;
- no need for frequent repairs or special care;
- durability and reliability;
- the possibility of erecting a building in a modern style;
The disadvantages include the large weight of the building, the rather high cost of the work.
Metal
A gazebo for a summer residence with a barbecue is often built of metal. This is an expensive but durable option. Collapsible structures are often made of this material. Metal sheets make it possible to build both rectangular and round gazebos.
From corners or metal profiles, you can make a frame, which is sheathed with polycarbonate. However, this option is suitable for summer use.
Forged designs look beautiful. The disadvantage of the metal version is the need for additional insulation if the gazebo is used in the winter.
Barbecue design options
Brazier and barbecue are different things, so you need to immediately determine what exactly to install in the working area. When choosing a device, take into account the material of its manufacture, design features.
Electric barbecues
The electric barbecue contains skewers and skewers. The latter are fixed horizontally. Such models are made of stainless metal, as well as glass with refractory properties. It is the cheapest in service.
The device contains heating elements, the principle of its operation is identical to a conventional oven. Thanks to the built-in electric drive, the skewers rotate automatically, so the meat is cooked evenly.
This type of barbecue has the following advantages:
- no smoke;
- there is no need to prepare firewood or other fuel;
- low risk of fire, since the electric hearth is not intended for open fire;
- vertical and horizontal loading;
- no need to constantly be near the barbecue;
- ease of assembly and movement.
The disadvantages include the lack of a characteristic smell of smoke from products. The connection requires a 220V socket.This is a problem if there is a power outage. Choosing such a grill, pay attention to the level of its moisture protection. With regular use of the device, the electricity bill will be high.
Barbecue cooking is accompanied by the risk of damage to the wires, which will lead to a short circuit if the operating rules are violated.
Cast iron
The project of a gazebo with a barbecue area often involves the installation of a cast-iron device. It has the following advantages:
- long service life: such a grill will last at least 20 years;
- metal resistance to rusting and corrosion processes;
- mechanical strength: even after prolonged use, holes or cracks will not appear on the device;
- no deformation: the shape of the product remains even under prolonged exposure to fire;
- good tolerance to moisture, temperature changes;
- economical: it does not require a lot of coal for good frying of food, while it cooks faster;
- lack of a metallic taste;
- cast iron keeps heat remarkably;
- good appearance.
The cast-iron barbecue is heavy, so it's not easy to move it to the yard. However, there are compact models that are easy to move. Cast iron barbecues are much more expensive than steel ones.
Metallic
Devices for cooking barbecue are metal. This option is the simplest, you can make it yourself. The design is a hollow rectangle with legs. It is made of galvanized or heat-resistant steel. The product has the following advantages:
- corrosion resistance;
- the ability to build with your own hands;
- ease of care (the material is easy to wash);
- small weight;
- it can be closed and open;
- the possibility of operation all year round.
Outdoor grill made of steel deforms over time under the influence of high temperature. If the structure is folding, the mechanisms often jam.
Collapsible braziers
The collapsible version of the summer cottage barbecue can be used not only in the gazebo, but also outside it. It is easy to disassemble and transport. Usually the device is rectangular. It is small in size. To disassemble the brazier, it is enough to unscrew the legs, remove the walls. When choosing such a product, you need to take into account the thickness of the metal: the smaller it is, the lower the weight, the faster it will burn out.
The advantage of the product is its compactness and low cost. However, it is not characterized by high strength and long service life.
How to choose a grill for a gazebo
When choosing a focus, the following features are taken into account:
- Product dimensions. Regardless of what dimensions the gazebo has, there should be enough space in it for free movement. Even capital barbecues on the foundation can be made small if there is no need for a multifunctional device.
- The shape of the hearth. It should have a beautiful design, but practicality is the advantage of the barbecue. Fancy models are more difficult to mount inside a building.
- Manufacturing material. It all depends on the financial capabilities of the owner and his personal preferences. Cast iron and brick (with stone trim) models are popular. The first option is mobile, and the second is capital.
- Combination with the general design of the gazebo.
- Durability and safety. If you plan to put a stationary model, it is better to abandon the metal options, since they fail faster.
The built-in grill can be supplemented with various components. This can be a niche for wood or coal. In addition to the barbecue, you can install a barbecue or grill. The first option is equipped with a grill for frying meat and vegetables. Grill - a container for frying food with a lid.
Installation options
The choice of the location of the barbecue depends on the configuration of the gazebo. There are several ways to place a structure:
- Along one of the walls. This option is traditional and suitable for open gazebos. The brazier is both portable and stationary. The latter type is suitable for semi-enclosed spaces. The wall at which the hearth is installed must be refractory: brick or sheathed with metal. The brazier is installed at a distance of 0.5 m from the nearest structures. There is only a working area next to it.
- In the corner. The presented hearth is suitable for semi-enclosed or fully enclosed gazebos. When choosing this option, you can equip a furnace with a firebox, which will provide warm air inside the structure even in winter. A brazier, cauldron or barbecue maker is placed in the structure.
- On the island. The most decorative option. The focus often has a semicircular shape. They use not only skewers, but also a grill for frying meat. An island brazier is suitable for closed gazebos, as well as structures made of brick or stone.
Sometimes the hearth is installed in the center of the room.
Barbecue area next to the gazebo
If it is not possible to build a brazier in a covered room, it is installed next to the gazebo. It will be possible to use the facility even in rainy weather. Mount it in the garden on the site. So that the rain does not interfere with enjoying the rest, a canopy is being erected over the barbecue. The mobile version, equipped with wheels, is popular. For the winter, they hide it in a garage or shed.
You can build a garden fireplace. To complement it with a working area with a cutting table, they put a canopy. The burning coals are hidden in the firebox.
