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    Both products come in 1/4 and 1/2 inch. In horizontal application ie. floors and counter tops I always thinset and nail/screw to insure no movement. Here in the NW Hardi siding is very popular and has replaced the Louisiana Pacific fiasco of mold and mildew.

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      Today we mixed and poured the concrete to raise the landing to the oven opening. Took (3) 80lb bags of Quikrete. Forms held in place by a tightly tied rope.

      I left about 1/2" of space so the porcelain tile would be even with the oven floor.



      I was really lazy. No rebar was added, nothing to tie the new layer of concrete to the existing layer. We just cleaned it off and poured.

      It will all be sealed from the elements. I don't think 240lbs of concrete is going to move.
      Ken H. - Kentucky
      42" Pompeii

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        Nice pour Ken. I think you're pretty safe with that pour on top of the previous. Sounds like you have a bigger plan to weather protect the oven. Are you planning a roof structure?
        GJBingham
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          Originally posted by gjbingham View Post
          Sounds like you have a bigger plan to weather protect the oven.
          Just tile and stucco. No concrete will be exposed.
          Ken H. - Kentucky
          42" Pompeii

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            That was pretty clever using the rope. Looks great!

            Les...
            Check out my pictures here:
            http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f8/les-build-4207.html

            If at first you don't succeed... Skydiving isn't for you.

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              Ken,

              Looks good. I'm going to try the same thing in pouring my landing. I was going to find some coloring compound and just leave the concrete exposed.
              I was going to build a house like yours but decided to try the igloo for cost reasons. I guess I can always build a house later

              Can't wait to see it complete!

              Dick

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                Originally posted by Les View Post
                That was pretty clever using the rope. Looks great!
                Thanks Les. I'll let you know tomorrow if the rope was clever or a big mistake!
                Ken H. - Kentucky
                42" Pompeii

                Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

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                  Originally posted by thebadger View Post
                  Looks good. I'm going to try the same thing in pouring my landing. I was going to find some coloring compound and just leave the concrete exposed.
                  Dick,

                  I think that's a really good idea and will look nice. The colored concrete was on my short list of options (until the boss and I visited the tile store ).

                  Can't wait to see it complete!
                  Me too! I think the winter break was a good way for me to take a breather and get a second wind. I'm pretty sure my insulation board problems are behind me and I have a full head of steam again.
                  Ken H. - Kentucky
                  42" Pompeii

                  Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

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                    Nice landing! What kind of tiles did you choose?
                    "Building a Brick oven is the most fun anyone can have by themselves." (Terry Pratchett... slightly amended)

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                      Originally posted by Frances View Post
                      Nice landing! What kind of tiles did you choose?
                      FINALLY, someone tells me I made a nice landing (I almost never hear that at work ).

                      Thanks Frances. The tile is porcelain with a stone like finish on it. It goes nicely with the red brick and stone exterior that I will add on the stand.
                      Ken H. - Kentucky
                      42" Pompeii

                      Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

                      Oven Thread ... Enclosure Thread
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                        stop doing those carrier style landings and grease it once in a while.

                        When will James get smell a vision for this site?

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                          Carrier quals! Oh the pilots at the bar would love to join you on your landing Ken!
                          GJBingham
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                            Originally posted by jengineer View Post
                            stop doing those carrier style landings and grease it once in a while.
                            Hmmm... good point!
                            Ken H. - Kentucky
                            42" Pompeii

                            Pompeii Oven Construction Video Updated!

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                              Ken,
                              I could not find the thread on the forum regarding your oven door, but I did see it on the picasa album.
                              Any specific reason why you used that kind of steel sheet grate (not sure what is the exact term for it) on the internal part of the oven?....and not the same kind you used on the external side? thanks ciao Carlo
                              Ciao Carlo

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                                Carlo,

                                Here's the thread: http://www.fornobravo.com/forum/f9/k...door-3118.html

                                The metal stuff on the interior of the door is called expanded metal or expanded steel. Why did I use it? Because I copied the idea from someone else and they used it . I think it sort of looks cool, too.

                                One project I need to do is disassemble the door, trim the insulation slightly around the edges and line the edges with some aluminum flashing to keep the insulation from flaking off into the oven. Other than that, the door works great.
                                Ken H. - Kentucky
                                42" Pompeii

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