New build - 1.2M dome

[jonv]

Thanks!

[vinm16]

What a nice job!

[jonv]

I was worried that the gazebo might move somewhat in the wind and didn’t want that stressing the chimney. It’s quite stable without though. As said above, with a full enclosure it could be helpful.

[Chach]

I used a bracket inside my enclosure which worked very well as it securely holds the pipe..obviously you don't see it because it's inside. if you doing an enclosure I would put it in.

[jonv]

I considered fixing that bracket to the gazebo I built next to the oven. I didn’t use it in the end. The flue is fixed only with the base plate (with four bolts through the top course of chimney bricks).

[Alomran]

I see that you have used the metal bracket to fix the flue pipe, did you fix the bracket to the dome or to the brickwork around the chimney?

[jonv]

The gap is there primarily to reduce conduction.

I didn’t use any vermiculite, just 100mm of ceramic fibre.

[Alomran]

I see that you have left a thermal gap between the dome apex and the chimney/flue chamber, is this to avoid absorbing any movements from the variations temperature between two spaces?
Did you use in total 100mm of ceramic thermal blanket and 100mm of vermiculite?

[jonv]

What type of waterproof did you add to the render?
I can see that you have invested in 2 layers of the 50mm ceramic blankets, does the external layer of the dome get warm or hot when you burn wood? or is the insulation adequate?
I cannot stop gazing at your oven admiring the perfection in the details. very well done!

Thanks!

It was a while ago so I can’t remember exactly what waterproofer I used, but it would have been a can of ordinary stuff from one of the local builders merchants.

The insulation was the 128kg/m^3 stuff and is more than adequate - when the oven is up to temperature the outside is only just warm to the touch. The dense blankets are also easy to cut and hold their shape nicely, which helps.

[Alomran]

I added a waterproofer to the render but I'll brush over some sealer later just to make sure.

What type of waterproof did you add to the render?
I can see that you have invested in 2 layers of the 50mm ceramic blankets, does the external layer of the dome get warm or hot when you burn wood? or is the insulation adequate?
I cannot stop gazing at your oven admiring the perfection in the details. very well done!

[Irish Chippy]

Thanks At least I’m not missing good building weather!

Wahahaha. Will the upcoming UK heatwave prevent progress ?

[jonv]

Thanks At least I’m not missing good building weather!

[Irish Chippy]

Oops, this thread is in 'Brick Oven Photos' as well

[Irish Chippy]

We have a pottery place here in my town. It is a government project and they will make me anything I like. Am just starting my build. Is over in the 'Brick oven Photos' section.
I hope you get well soon. I see the weather is still crap over there, so that must be depressing in itself.

[jonv]

Sadly no. I was hoping to get one from India but I think I’ll try to make one - clay, sand, horse hair and some friends to stomp it then form it by hand. Haven’t really done anything since the gazebo went up - been a bit unwell - hopefully will get back to it later this year. I think the shape will be broadly cylindrical but bellied out in the middle.