BBQ for summer cottages: a zone of comfort and relaxation for family and friends
Barbecues are certainly an important part of a country holiday. In addition to its main function of preparing tasty and healthy dishes, it also symbolizes a home, where you can get together with a warm company and have a good time.
For those who have a private house at their disposal, there are a lot of additional opportunities for organizing quality rest. And of course, a brick barbecue can be a favorite gathering place.
How to properly approach the organization of a recreation area in the country?
The dacha is the place where you can organize the space in such a way that you can spend time interestingly and pleasantly with your loved ones. To equip the zone, comfortable furniture is needed, as well as a closed area where you can comfortably sit down in case of rain. If possible, a decorative pond will be an excellent addition to the zone. And of course, you need to provide a place for preparing delicious and aromatic food.
Barbecue is an indispensable solution for a private home, as it can be used to organize the preparation of meat and fish dishes, as well as bake pastries. The recreation area will perfectly accommodate tables and chairs, as well as a gazebo. It is necessary to provide for the correct lighting in advance.
The recreation area on the site can be landscaped using various equipment, the key of which is described below.
1. Temporary barbecue
This structure is built using mortar bricks. A campfire site is set up in the middle, and a grill is used for frying ryad, meat and vegetables. Before the onset of cold weather, the structure must be dismantled.
This structure protects well from the wind, but does not have protection from precipitation, so in case of bad weather, all plans for rest can be canceled. The construction of an ergonomic barbecue requires special skills. Otherwise, it won't be reliable enough.
2. Tandoor
This oven is shaped like a jug and is most common in Asian countries. However, today this solution is available with us. Tandoor is suitable for preparing not only second, but also first courses, and is also used for making flat cakes. Tea brewed in a tandoor is not inferior in quality to a drink from a real samovar.
Note! When equipping a barbecue area, you can also use a tandoor, simply placing it next to the oven.
3. Fireplace
Perhaps this is the simplest solution for organizing a recreation area at a summer cottage. The cooking area can be equipped with stones or bricks with a minimum of effort.
A big minus is the difficulty of using in bad weather, since fire does not protect against atmospheric phenomena.
4. Barbecue made of metal
This is a fairly simple mobile device that can be disassembled and assembled in a couple of minutes. The design reliably protects the fire from the wind, while the height of the grate can be adjusted to your liking.
This is a very convenient solution for organizing a picnic.
5. Stationary barbecue complexes
In constructions of this type, all the details are thought out. There is not only a grill, but also a stove, stove, smokehouse, sink and countertop. Thanks to access to a wide range of cooking methods, you can realize all your culinary ideas here, bake fish, meat and vegetables. For a full-fledged summer cottage, such a complex, which is part of a recreation area, is ideal, because everything is provided in it to the smallest detail.
Varieties and equipment of barbecue complexes
Brick barbecue complexes allow you to equip a high-quality recreation area in the country. Thanks to the different types of ovens, a wide variety of different dishes can be prepared here.
1. Russian stove. This option is the most authentic for our latitudes. The oven allows you to cook traditional Russian cuisine such as pies and cabbage soup.
2. Stove under the cauldron. It is unlikely that someone will be able to deny themselves the pleasure of enjoying the fragrant pilaf, shurpa or porridge of this preparation. The taste of the dishes turns out to be incredibly rich.
3. Tandoor. This oven will allow you to cook all variety of meat, fish and vegetable dishes, which will be evenly fried and saturated with taste and aroma due to a special shape.
4. Smokehouse. Those dishes that are prepared as a result of natural smoking on wood are fundamentally different from store products, and they cannot be compared with industrial processing using liquid smoke.
5. Brazier with fireplace function. The cooking process involves the use of a grill, which allows the food to be saturated with the smell of smoke, while roasting evenly. A home electric grill, in principle, cannot be compared with this method.
The maximum ease of use of barbecue complexes is possible thanks to the presence of a brick countertop. It allows you to prepare everything you need for cooking on the spot.
When choosing projects that have a built-in sink, you don't have to worry about cleaning, because all the dishes can be washed right there.
BBQ types
It is customary to distinguish several types of brick barbecues for summer cottages.
1. Corner
A distinctive feature of these projects is their compact size. The complex is designed in such a way that during the cooking process you can easily reach any part of the structure. Even professional chefs note the convenience of this type of design.
The firebox in variants of this type can be placed in the immediate vicinity of the firebox, and this does not contradict safety rules. These variations are stylish, original and functional.
Note! When folding corner ovens, you should use the services of professionals. This type of masonry has nuances that have a direct impact on safety, and they must be taken into account.
2. BBQ in the gazebo
This option is ideal for large companies, because the gazebo allows you to comfortably accommodate and arrange a comfortable feast. Considering seating and décor makes the gazebo a favorite gathering place for all family and friends.
Models of this type are distinguished by their special comfort. Here you can fully enjoy the taste of freshly prepared dishes and just relax. At the same time, the gazebo reliably protects in case of bad weather.
The design of the gazebo can be anything at the discretion of the owners of the summer cottage. The selection of a barbecue can also be carried out according to the overall design.
Today, during the construction of gazebos, it is possible to install both a separate brazier with a fireplace, and a complex in which there is a tandoor and other devices at the discretion of the customer. A comfortable microclimate is guaranteed due to a well-thought-out smoke extraction system.
Note! The use of structures consisting of a gazebo and a barbecue requires compliance with fire safety rules. The fire must always be supervised.
The construction of a barbecue in a gazebo must be trusted by specialists. There are a number of important points that have a direct impact on safety that only professionals know about. Their skills and knowledge will allow you to build a structure in accordance with fire safety standards.
1. Ready-made options for direct barbecue
This option is versatile, which explains its popularity. Constructions of this type are ideal for preparing meat, fish and vegetable dishes. At the request of the customer, the design can be supplemented with many details.
When choosing ready-made projects, you can significantly save time on construction. The collection of an already finished structure is carried out according to the scheme, after which the operability is also checked.
Among the ready-made projects, you can pick up both a single barbecue and a whole multi-component complex. A wide range of design solutions will allow you to choose the right one for any summer cottage.
Customized projects for the construction of a barbecue
The construction of a barbecue is possible on an individual project. When designing, many nuances are taken into account, such as:
- the number of sectors and their content;
- availability of tariffs from economy to premium;
- color scheme, as well as decor, shape and material;
- direct or angular arrangement;
- finishing the outer part of the building;
- built-in metal brazier.
Thanks to the use of a special program, a 3D model is created, which allows the customer to make corrections, if necessary, after evaluating the option in advance.
What to choose: an order from specialists or an independent construction?
The construction of a barbecue for many owners of a suburban area is one of the key components of a good rest. However, the question immediately arises of who to entrust the implementation.
Many people believe that they can cope with the task on their own, and that for this it is enough to view specialized channels on YouTube, having studied the schemes and purchasing the necessary materials. However, with this approach, it is difficult to get a decent result. The most common problems that arise are:
- problems with cooking, as the fire does not burn well enough;
- the grill is not safe for the site and for others, and a fire may occur at any time;
- uneven masonry and lack of decoration;
- poor-quality work of the smokehouse;
- incorrect operation of the chimney, due to which all the smoke remains in the gazebo.
It is best to entrust the construction of barbecue complexes to a professional stove-maker, whose work is covered by a company warranty.
Note! When choosing builders, you should pay special attention to viewing the portfolio, in which you can clearly see examples of work.
The main disadvantages of self-construction
It may seem that building a barbecue is not at all difficult just by looking at the videos on the net. However, in practice, things are not so simple. The main problems that people with no experience can face are as follows.
1. A big waste of time
The construction process begins with the purchase of quality building materials, and includes the negotiation of delivery, transportation and unloading conditions.
Naturally, all this takes a lot of time. Most enthusiasts give up trying to build a structure on their own at the first stage.
2. Many special tools are required
The list of equipment that may be needed during construction is huge, and includes not only basic, but also a lot of specialized tools. As a rule, they are not in the house, and the purchase will also take a long time and require large financial investments.
If you use the services of a professional stove-maker, then you don't have to worry about the details.
3. Search for materials
The quality of the barbecue is directly influenced by the use of good materials. It is extremely important to choose the right brick, and not stumble upon the products of unscrupulous manufacturers. If the bricks are not burnt, then the structure will begin to collapse from frost and high humidity. The same problem with burnt bricks - a barbecue is unlikely to last more than two years.
Contacting stove-makers with extensive experience is a guarantee that all materials will be of high quality, since they have their own connections.
1. Complexity of design
Self-development of a 3D model requires special skills. As for the ready-made projects that are on the network, they do not always correspond to reality.
Such solutions have nothing to do with professional construction, and require serious revision.
2. Correct load calculation
Before starting construction, a careful calculation of the load is necessary, otherwise the appearance of cracks that will lead to the destruction of the entire complex cannot be avoided.
3. Duration of work
If a person has never been involved in construction before, then no one can guarantee the result. And while professionals take 7-15 days to solve this problem, for beginners this process can take many months. Those who value their time shouldn't risk it.
The barbecue complex is guaranteed to become a favorite vacation spot, where the owners of the site and their guests will be happy to gather. If you order a service from a professional stove-maker, then the complex can last more than 25 years, requiring minimal maintenance. The construction of a barbecue is not an issue on which to save money, and all investments will pay off many times over.
