As soon as summer came, many people leave their stuffy apartments and move to the dacha. And then there is a need for the arrangement of the mangal zone. In fact, there is nothing complicated in this matter. It is important to immediately determine the type of installation and pre-purchase all construction materials. But when all the work is behind, you can enjoy pure air, a fresh harvest of fruits and berries, as well as the flavor and taste of shish kebab.
With the arrangement and design of the grill zone, you need to decide which material is best for this. A brazier and a gazebo will look very nice and effective, for the construction of which brick is used. The main advantages of this construction are reliability and long service life.
Using a brick, you can lay out not only a summerhouse for summer, but also for winter. You just need to install double-glazed windows in the openings. Thus, you can enjoy the cold winter evenings enjoying cooked on the fire dishes.
Easier to erect a structure from a tree. In addition, today such material is combined with metal, decorating the construction with forged elements. Wooden buildings perfectly fit into any landscape design. But such arbors need constant care. For that, the tree has to be treated with special compounds. Thanks to them, the material will not be rotted and damaged. When building wooden structures, you do not need to think about a solid foundation. It is important to properly equip the chosen place with a brazier. But what will it look like, you can see on the photo.
In the video - the options for a mangal zone in the country:
Projects
Today, there are several successful options for equipping the mangal zone in the country. Each of them is suitable for a certain design of the site and its dimensions.
Open area
To choose such an option for creating a recreation area is necessary because it wants to have fun with friends and children. But, erecting an open area, you need to remember that there is no protection from the sun.
Open barbecue area in the country
So it is necessary to choose such a project for people who like to take sun baths on warm summer days. And in the evening, when the sun went down, you can arrange a real disco under the stars.
Closed platform
This version of the mangal zone is presented as an "open room". Do not wall shut with decorative curtains, bamboo screens or living plants. And there are projects in which the wall is completely absent. The fact is that such a building the main element is the roof.
Closed
It will create protection against scorching sun rays. To make it, light and slightly sunny material is used. During a bad weather canopy will be a reliable protection against rain.
Mobile platform
The advantage of such a site remains that it includes the two previous versions. Can be used in different parts of the site. For the erection of a mobile platform, metal or wood can be used. At any time, the playground may be open or closed.
Patio
This version of the arbor must be located between household and house buildings. Its appearance resembles a closed area, but only as the protective and protective supports are the walls of the house and other buildings.
Often, instead of fencing used a variety of plants. The most common is the option with a veranda that is adjacent to the back wall, protected from dust and noise. But how it will look and how it is used will help to understand this information.
How to Make Your Own Hands
Arrangement of the mangal area most often involves the construction of a gazebo with a barbecue. For these purposes, care should be taken to arrange the foundation. If you chose a stone or brick building, then it will have to erect a basement table. It is extremely important to take into account the depth of freezing of the soil when laying it. Otherwise, if it is incorrectly bookmarked, various damage can occur on the base, up to its distortion.
By laying the very foundation of the ribbon, you will have to pre-mark it. For these purposes, use metal or wooden pegs. Between them, tighten a thin line.
But the brick buildings in comparison with other structures made of bricks are considered to be the lightest. So you do not need to perform a broad foundation for them. But, performing marking, it is worth taking into account the thickness of the formwork.
On the video - mangal zone at the dacha with their own hands:
To create a foundation, you have to lay the sand on the lowest layer. A layer of gravel will follow. Now it's time to do a thorough ramming. After it you can do the installation of the formwork and the installation of the frame. When you bookmark it, you must pay attention to the correct arrangement of the corners of the basement. The angle is made of special bent reinforcement.
But what exist, and how they look, will help to understand this information.
How can I make a canopy over the brazier, and what canopies exist, and how they look, you can see
Perhaps you will also find out about the existence of projects of barbecue saunas, as well as how they look.
Now the foundation can be poured with concrete. Wait for a while to completely harden. You can achieve the maximum quality of the construction if you fill several times. If you build a columnar foundation, then the main pivot points are to dig a shallow pit. Further measures are similar to those used for the construction of the belt structure.
For a brazier it is necessary to carry out a separate simple solid foundation. To do this, prepare a foundation pit, put sand and gravel there, reinforce it with a solid frame and pour concrete solution. As a result, it is possible to get a solid plate, on which the brazier will be kept.
How to equip and arrange
The first step in the arrangement of the mangal zone is to take care of the hearth. His choice should be handled responsibly, given the features of the work, the size and type of construction.
Today you can choose the following options for braziers:
In addition to choosing a barbecue, you need to take care of comfortable furniture. In this case, be guided by the fact that the garden furniture should be light and practical. Optimum will be a variant of wicker, forged or wooden furniture. But the budget option is plastic. When choosing furniture, consider that the material from which it was obtained could withstand adverse climatic conditions and was easy to clean.
If you want to create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, then you should decorate hard benches and armchairs with cloaks and pillows. During the bad weather, they are always mono brought into the house.
Even in the arrangement, you need to remember about such important details as a tablecloth, vases and utensils. To be convenient, you can perform shelves and niches in a recreation area, where these attributes will be stored.
To relax in the barbecue area could be day and night, you need to think over the lighting. The solar lanterns, which are concentrated along the perimeter of the building, are original. And trees can be decorated with LED backlighting. On the path lay glowing stones. Also we have to take care of the upper lighting. To do this, use lights, glowing figurines and floor lamps.
Arrangement of a mangal zone is an important and responsible moment. It is on this will determine the quality of your holiday at the cottage. The use of high-quality building materials and a responsible approach to work will allow you to create a comfortable and cozy area for recreation with your family and friends.
- Columns, roof and masonry
- The design of the barbecue
- Flooring of the structure
Arbor - this is one of the centers of the infield, beckoning every guest and family member. It is especially attractive when it has not only a rest area, but also a brazier zone. Open fire, delicious smells, the ability to cook something special will always attract the attention of family and guests.
The arbor with barbecue will not only revive the site, but will also emphasize the status of its owner.
And the mangal zone with their own hands is not at all difficult, and if there is a desire to decorate your home with such a corner, for this there is even no need to attract specialists.
Varieties of arbours and barbecues
There are quite a lot of gazebos with barbecues. Which of them to choose, you decide, depending on your preferences, financial and spatial opportunities. It can be a whole architectural complex with several zones, each with different equipment and furniture, including. But the attractive force of a conventional gazebo with a simple metal brazier is also quite large, and it will perform its functions with no less efficiency. The gazebo itself is often made of wood or brick.
When building a brick pergola, you need to make a strong concrete foundation.
A wooden gazebo has a lot of advantages (lightness of construction, speed of construction, low price, beauty, etc.), but it has one major drawback: it can cause a fire. A brick arbor is more durable, safer and less demanding, but its price will be higher. As already clear from the above, its shortcomings stem from its merits. The strength and reliability of a brick pavilion require the installation of a solid foundation, which will already affect its price. The most ideal solution would be the combination of several materials in the construction, which will combine the advantages of both options without their shortcomings.
Varieties are inherent not only in pavilions, but also in mangalas. They can be made of bricks and metal sheets, forged or made of a steel cylinder. The grill zone can be limited by the barbecue itself, and can include the brazier itself, a cooking oven, a drifter, a cutting table and much more.
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Preparatory stage of construction
Before starting construction, it is necessary to make a number of preliminary steps. To begin with, you need to find the right place for the future gazebo and barbecue. It is necessary to choose carefully, so that the arbor not only pleased the look, but was also convenient and safe to operate. Smoke from the brazier should not get into the house, the heat from the fire should not coexist with flammable materials and plants. The best place is near the house, but at a safe distance, with convenient approaches, in the shade of tall trees.
The second step is to choose a barbecue. It all depends on you, only you can decide which gazebo is right for you: open with a light canopy, capital and closed, with a dining table and chairs or only with a barbecue.
In addition, you must choose the brazier itself. It can be made by own hands or bought in a store. The variety is very large: light folding, popular metal, magnificent cast-iron, classic brick, and for some originals the electric brazier is perfect. The choice is always there.
Prepare in advance, according to the project, all the building material and all the necessary tools. If you do not know how to use certain tools, for example, a welding machine, then you need to hire a specialist.
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The plan and the beginning of the construction of a gazebo and barbecue
The first stage of the construction itself begins with the marking and erection of the foundation. The size is determined by the massive structure, And although this is not the basis for the house, the minimum thickness of the basement must be, at least, 30 centimeters.
After the foundation is poured, brick masonry begins to be erected. The first two or three rows are laid with a continuous layer, then a zone for firewood is allocated, which will also be the basis for your future mangal. The cooking zone will include at least seven continuous brick rows. Above it begins a smoke box, and then a pipe, which is protected from above by a metal eaves from possible precipitation. The brazier itself fits into the walls of the arbor and is a part of it.
But even if your brazier is not made of bricks, then even in this case you will need to pour under it a foundation.
In Figure 1, you can see an approximate plan of the gazebo. The entire gazebo is divided into several zones: the back and front porch, an extensive central recreation area with tables and chairs, as well as a working area with a podium, a barbecue and a cutting table. The arbor has a fence and columns supporting the roof over the arbor. The height is 2.5 meters, which, on the one hand, makes it possible to feel the cosiness of a small space, and on the other - allows you to decorate the apertures with different decorations.
For a better view of the barbecue and read the picture number 2. The only thing that should be added to the drawing is that the first two rows of the plinth laying should be made of M100 brick, and for the rest one can use decorative slit marks.
For most gardeners and gardeners, the household plot is not only a place for growing vegetable and fruit crops. Modern cottage area should have a sufficient number of functional areas and the necessary communications. An integral part of the present recreation is rightly considered a mangal zone. Availability of equipped zones for shish kebab is an indicator of a high degree of host.
Planning of the brazier zone
Planning of the mangal zone, like the others, begins with the improvement of the territory, which is adjacent to the house or cottage. First, you should think about the exact location, so that later there are no inconveniences during use, first of all it refers to fire safety, your brazier zone should not be located near the house or other buildings. It should be removed from the playground and other recreation areas.
Mangal zone includes a lot of different decor elements, such as a table, reclining chairs, etc., but the main condition is the presence of a brazier. A lot of people solve this problem with the help of convenient portable braziers. To do this, it is only necessary to properly prepare the base, not only solid, but also fireproof. For this purpose, an asphalt, concrete base or laid with special paving slabs is good.
If you want a permanent BBQ, which is beautifully laid out of brick or other material, you should approach this issue more seriously. Such a brazier will have a significant mass and therefore it is worthwhile to consider the basis. To ensure that such a brazier lasts long enough, the foundation should be filled to the required size. If you want your brazier area to be under a canopy, then you need to consider the design of the chimney. With the help of this, all the smoke will go beyond the limits of your brazier zone. But best of all, the rest zone itself is better, as far as possible, away from the barbecue, it will exclude the absorption of unpleasant smell in the clothes, besides it is extremely necessary for fire safety purposes.
Rest area - canopy or arbor
The best place for a resting area is a canopy or gazebo. If you do not have permanent protection from the hot sun and unforeseen precipitation, then temporary shelters will come in to replace them. This applies, above all, to the umbrellas, which are easily and quickly installed in the right place.
Traditionally, it turned out that one of the best recreation is a shish kebab in the countryside. And since you have already decided to build a pergola with your own hands, the construction of a gazebo with barbecue is the most optimal. The price of such a design will not be radically different from its analog without a brazier, but in this case the functional orientation of the structure increases at times.
Photo of a combined gazebo with barbecue.
Varieties of structures
Under this definition, almost all summer and mixed buildings close to or on the territory of which the brazier is installed fall. But we will only talk about the most common. These are brick or stone buildings, wooden structures and metal structures.
Structures made of bricks
- Construction of a gazebo with barbecue made of bricks or natural stone is quite labor-consuming, plus the cost of such capital construction will be appreciable, because in any case it will be necessary to lay the foundation for it. On this, perhaps, all the disadvantages end.
- Among the advantages can be called the following:
- Stone structures are not afraid of accidental falling of a spark or loss of charcoal brazier. They are classified as fire-safe.
- Spending your forces and investing in construction once, you will forget about the problems associated with maintaining and repairing the building for many years to come.
- Of the brick, you can build not only a light, summer design, but you can also provide a winter version. It is enough to glaze the openings or install double-glazed windows, and you will get.
Wooden building
- Building gazebos with a barbecue with their own hands made of wood is much easier. A tree is a living, universal building material. Such designs perfectly complement any landscape.
- Of the minuses, we can name the combustibility of the material and the need, though small, but regular maintenance.
- Pros are also available here:
- If we talk about how much it costs to build a gazebo with a barbecue made of wood, in comparison with a stone version, the price of a wooden structure will be several times lower. We do not take buildings from valuable, exotic woods.
- If the wood is initially correctly treated with modern impregnating solutions, it will not be scared for many years by the pests and it will be rather problematic to ignite it.
- Construction technology has been tested for years and does not require fundamental knowledge.
- For wooden structures does not require too powerful foundation, it is enough to arrange a place for BBQ well enough.
Metal constructions
Completely metal structures are rare. The exception are, perhaps, forged arbors. The price at them is high enough and to forge such beauty by own hands, for the majority of people, it is practically unreal.
There is still a part of the buildings, in which there are powerful metal parts, but they are rather related to combined ones.
Let's talk about the foundation
- Construction of a gazebo with a barbecue is different in that here it is necessary to equip the foundation. In some cases, the design itself does not require a capital foundation, it is enough to screw metal piles or pour reinforced poles. But a good foundation is necessary for a good brazier.
- First, let's talk about the capital foundation for the stone buildings. Here, most often, a tape or a columnar-columnar foundation is used.
Important: when laying the foundation you should take into account the depth of soil freezing in your area. If the tape foundation is poured above this point, it can be jigged or squeezed out of the ground in a year.
- When laying a ribbon variant of the foundation, we start with the marking, for this we use wooden or metal pegs, between which a fishing line is stretched.
- Brick arbors, in comparison with brick buildings, are lighter structures. Therefore, too wide a foundation should not be laid, it is enough 30 cm. But with the layout, the thickness of the formwork should be taken into account.
- The bottom layer is covered with sand, over which another layer of gravel is made. Although some masters prefer to immediately mix the sand with gravel and pour the bottom cushion.
- After the ramming, we install the formwork and start the installation of the reinforcing cage.
Important: when laying the reinforcing frame, pay attention to the arrangement of the corners of the foundation. The angle should be made of bent reinforcement, because if you connect two reinforcing cages, there is a high probability that this angle will break with time.
- Next, pour concrete foundation and expect its hardening. To improve the quality of pouring, it is recommended to order a separator with concrete immediately and pour all in one time.
- When settling the columnar foundation, at the points where the support is planned to be erected, square holes are excavated, then the bookmark is maintained in analogy with the ribbon foundation. At the bottom level is a pillow made of sand with gravel. Further, formwork is made for the column, an reinforcement frame is inserted and concrete is poured.
- There is another option. At reference points, round holes are made by the drill, then the blind is made and pipes from several layers of roofing material are put on it. All this construction is reinforced and poured with concrete.
- Under the brazier is a separate, monolithic foundation. To do this, it is necessary to dig a pit, the depth is determined depending on the quality of the soil from 50 to 70 cm. Sand is poured down gravel, reinforced with a monolithic frame and poured with concrete. The result is a monolithic slab.
- Even if you currently do not have enough funds for a capital brick brazier, we advise you to make a qualitative foundation for it. When you have the opportunity you, on this foundation, equip a decent brazier.
Construction of a gazebo
- When building a brick pavilion, the carrying columns should be laid out with a well. Inside the column, to ensure rigidity, we advise you to insert a small reinforcement cage and pour concrete.
- The space between the columns closes, depending on your financial capabilities and desire. Here you can combine wood with metal or simply make brick edges, half a brick.
Installation of rafters.
- The upper strapping is similar to the bottom of the same bar, for the rafter system you can use 100x50 mm bars. Then the simplest option is to make a wooden crate, or to cover OSB sheets and cover with slate.
- If we build a gazebo with a barbecue with our own hands, then regardless of what material the arbor is made of, it is better to make a stone in such a gazebo. It can be a monolithic screed, sidewalk tile or ordinary asphalt. Mangal, in itself - the construction is fire hazardous and the wooden floor is stacked risky.
- As a rule, structures of this type are made large enough in quadrature, because the brazier must be at a safe distance from the table. Plus, near the barbecue it is convenient to place a table for cutting meat and washing. In other words, you need to build an arbor and a barbecue area.
Separation by zone.
Installation of barbecue
- Before you build a gazebo with a barbecue yourself, you better decide what kind of barbecue you will use. The most common species are few.
- One of the safest options is the installation of electrical heating elements. They will not have smoke and debris, they do not need to be heated, but all the romance from the ritual of cooking meat on fire is lost.
- Products made of cast iron are one of the most optimal options. They have excellent heat dissipation, they are practically not susceptible to corrosion. Plus technologically they are already designed and cast so that they consume a minimum of fuel.
- Metal structures, this is an excellent alternative to cast iron. They are light enough and strong. The only thing that we do not recommend to install is a collapsible, portable barbecue grill. They are not designed for long-term use and are only suitable as a temporary option.
- The most reliable and durable are brick structures. All the charm is that almost anyone can lay down such an oven, this does not require fundamental knowledge and many years of experience.
- When building it is best to use refractory brick, to save you can add a foundation of ordinary red brick, but under the fryer and chimney, it is necessary to take a fireproof.
- One of the simplest designs consists of 2 sections, the first is the brazier itself, and the second is a cabinet on which there is a cutting table and a sink. Both sections are on the same level, about 1 meter.
- Initially laid out racks of sections, a convenient height of 10 bricks. Further, a supporting structure is made from a 40 to 50 mm angle. After that, the brazier and the chimney are laid out.
Terrace with barbecue.
With the onset of the summer season, most of the townspeople tend to leave close apartments and move to live in a dacha. Indeed, in the summer outside the city there is everything necessary for recreation: fresh air, freshly harvested fruit, vegetables and berries harvest, and most importantly - solitude. Each gardener and summer resident seeks to adapt their summer cottage territory to their needs: to make it comfortable for recreation and convenient for work in the beds.
Guidance of comfort, as a rule, begins with the arrangement of a recreation area at the dacha. It is here that you can relax after a long working day, have a picnic and collect the whole family on a warm summer day. The recreation area involves the presence of comfortable benches, a table and, of course, a barbecue.
Arrangement of a recreation area at the cottage photo
There are several ways of arranging the mangal zone in the suburban area:
- open - is a spacious outdoor area for sports, outdoor games and crowded parties;
- closed - suitable for a relaxing holiday and more like a room in the fresh air. Such a playground, as a rule, is always sheltered from rain under a roof or a canopy, walls are curtains, wooden slats, curled flowers or bamboo screens;
- universal - created using all sorts of mobile structures, in a moment transforming the closed recreation area into an open one; skeletons can be either portable or prefabricated and made of wood or metal;
- patio - is an internal courtyard, which is hidden from outside views. is he is a veranda or an open-air room, whose walls adjoin the house.
Decoration of the mangal zone in the country with his own hands photo
The design of the recreation area must begin with an important stage - choosing a place. Choosing the optimal location of the barbecue, you need to consider the possibilities of the territory. When choosing a place for rest, always be guided by the following points:
- remoteness or proximity of the site to the house;
- the size of the plot;
- the possibility of hiding the site from extraneous views;
- smooth surface.
If you have a miniature plot, you should not abandon the arrangement of a mangal corner on it - you you can arrange a cozy recreation area with a gazebo compact forms. However, if you own a large plot, do not deny yourself the arrangement of a spacious mangal zone, which has several subzones, combining them in a single design.
Having decided on the place, you should think about the zoning of the territory. Optimum, if the working area and the resting area are protected from each other. What can I use for this?
The hedge is perfect for zoning the site. Today there is a large assortment of climbing annual and perennial flowers, thanks to which you can create a unique and picturesque hedge. When choosing plants it is worth taking into account the illumination of the territory, as well as the necessary functions of the plant: fertility (grapes, peas) or flowering (perennials, annuals). Coniferous climbing plants, for example, in addition to zoning, can perfectly refresh the air in your territory, fill it with essential oils that bring immense benefit to the body.
Fencing can not only be grown, but also built independently. To do this, it is necessary to have at least the minimum skills of construction, the necessary building materials, taste and imagination. The hedge can be wooden, stone, brick, metal, even bamboo - the main thing is that it harmoniously blends into the overall design of the territory.
The next stage in the preparation of the mangal zone of rest is the paving of the territory. It is important that the territory has a flat surface without pits or protrusions. Otherwise, you will need to align the territory yourself. Then act according to your preferences. You can make the mangrove zone the most natural, sowing its base with green grass. The base of the rest corner can be paved from paving slabs, natural stone, wood or other materials. If from a rest zone trails leave, necessarily zamostite and them in the general style, having connected with the house and other areas of a site.
Take care of that from the arbor opened a picturesque view, which is to relax, rest and pacification. That is why it is worthwhile to have a mangal zone in a remote corner of the site in the shade of trees or shrubs.
Choosing a barbecue for the relaxation area
When decorating a rest area in your garden, do not forget to install a suitable brazier. This is quite a useful structure in the recreation area, in the barbecue you can prepare tasty food, and also keep warm on a cold evening.
Instead of a brazier it is possible to install a closed outdoor fireplace, a stove with a brazier, a smokehouse or a barbecue. A street fireplace will suit a family with children - it is the safest building, since it does not have an open fire.
Brazier can be purchased at a construction store, and it is better to do it yourself. The self-made creation will serve for a long time, if you choose only high-quality materials for its erection. Let the BBQ is in harmony with the overall design of the recreation area, based on this and select materials for its construction: stone, brick or metal.
Choosing furniture for the recreation area
In addition to the universal barbecue grill, you will find comfortable furniture in the rest area. The garden furniture should be light and practical, it is optimal if it is woven, forged or wooden. The budget alternative is plastic. It is important that the material from which furniture is made, easily tolerated by adverse weather conditions and was easy to care for.
If you want softness and warmth, you can always decorate hard benches and armchairs with cozy cloaks, bedspreads and pillows. In case of bad weather, textiles can always be brought under a canopy. Do not forget about such important details as accessories for the recreation area: tablecloth, vases, dishes. For convenience, you can place shelves and niches for storage in a recreation area.
In order to rest in the brazier was possible in the daytime and in the late evening, when designing it, consider lighting. Original looking solar lights, located around the perimeter of the brazier zone, trees, decorated with LED lighting or lined along the path luminous stones. In addition, it is necessary to install the top lighting: lanterns, luminous statuettes and floor lamps.
The design of the recreation area will play bright fresh colors, if you decorate it with flowers in flowerpots or pots. Decorate with flowers can be both perimeter of the gazebo, and the path leading to it. Do not forget to put a number of funny animals or characters from the fairy tale.
In order to determine the choice and draw new and fresh ideas, it is worth view ready-made projects of mangal zones with photo. You can accurately repeat the selected project on your site or bring something to your rest corner.
Whatever was your brazier zone, first of all it should like the owners themselves: you should be comfortable and comfortable in this corner of the garden, because to whom, no matter how you spend here summer family parties.