Down Under Brick Dome Build

[Cookie Monster]

Re: Down Under Brick Dome Build

Gudday
Just had a look at the photos a little more closely , notice the cut outs in the brick back wall. Now i like that ,that's a good idea... Lets a bit of airflow around the wood.
Regards dave

Hey Dave,

I am not sure if it will make a difference or not but it worked out well with the brick bond so I went for it. It might just make it easier for snakes and spiders to make a home in there

Cheers,

Matt

[Cookie Monster]

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Looks good Matt. You're not far off Pizza!

Thanks Sharkey I cant wait. Anymore progress on your outdoor area?

[Cookie Monster]

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Nice brick work, something about fires that is mysterious.

Thanks Russell

[cobblerdave]

Re: Down Under Brick Dome Build

Gudday
Just had a look at the photos a little more closely , notice the cut outs in the brick back wall. Now i like that ,that's a good idea... Lets a bit of airflow around the wood.
Regards dave

[Sharkey]

Re: Down Under Brick Dome Build

Looks good Matt. You're not far off Pizza!

[UtahBeehiver]

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Nice brick work, something about fires that is mysterious.

[Cookie Monster]

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That's a relief. Can cancel the appt. to get the eyes checked. Your oven looks good! You are getting near the tasty part and the reward for the labours.

Cheers............ Steve

Hey Steve,

Thanks mate!! Not long to go now I can almost taste the Pizza

Finally get some reward for all the hard work.

Cheers,

Matt

[Cookie Monster]

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Well with the chimney sitting there I couldn't resist lighting a small fire to see how it would draw

Worked like a charm!!!

[Cookie Monster]

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I whacked the chimney in position just to see how it would look. I am waiting for the brickwork to dry out before I mount it.

[Cookie Monster]

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Finally got a bit more time to work on the oven.

Finished the brick work for the chimney transition. Spent most of the day cutting bricks and then an hour to slap them together. I am pretty happy with how it looks. Hopefully it flows ok...

[Greenman]

Re: Down Under Brick Dome Build

That's a relief. Can cancel the appt. to get the eyes checked. Your oven looks good! You are getting near the tasty part and the reward for the labours.

Cheers............ Steve

[Cookie Monster]

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Hey Steve,

Yes you are right they are extra long bricks designed specifically for the entry. They are 345mm long.

Cheers,

Matt

[Greenman]

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Is it the camera angle or are those bricks in the entry arch extra long? I can hear brickie shaking his head but having no knowledge about bricks generally it is a genuine question.

Cheers............ Steve

[Cookie Monster]

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I decided to whack on a rough coat of render (high temp motar) to the dome. The outside of the dome was a bit rough as I had halved all the bricks with a hammer and bolster. I think it might be better to have nice smooth contact with the insulation blanket.

Hopefully have the chimney on this weekend and then I will start curing fires

[Cookie Monster]

Re: Down Under Brick Dome Build

The next day I pulled out the formwork and cleaned up the inside of the arch.