Getting ready to start a build in Georgia

[DavidApp]

Re: Getting ready to start a build in Georgia

Hello Dave

Thank you for the info.

I think the lime is still lose powder. Maybe a few lumps, I will have to dig through the bag.
Presume you are referring to a damp proof course in the blocks as they do in UK using roofing felt or similar material.
I had been thinking about 2 openings in the base to ease access. Still playing with blocks.
I think that I will mortar the blocks as it will give me about 2" more height. 4 blocks seems low 5 seems too high. Half high blocks would work. I discovered the need to check my block work as I go. On the last build I got off a bit.

We store firewood in the breezeway for our wood fire in the house so the under oven storage is not so important.

Having to go back to work so the oven is on hold for a few weeks. More time to read and plan.

Thank you for the ideas
Best regards
David

[cobblerdave]

Re: Getting ready to start a build in Georgia

G'day
Thanks for the pic that's a great side area. Perfect for a WFO
and outside entertainment.
I sure that lime would be right as long as it has been kept dry and hasn't hardened into lumps.
As for dry stacked V mortared. Dry stacking easy but you have to remember the block sizes are built to take in a mortar gape so you'll end up with some gapes. It's not a bad idea to mortar the first row down anyway as it will enable you to get the first row level. Get out your tape each level and measure the diagonals each course so it stays square. A dry course is a must as well even if its under cover, it's there to stop the moisture comng up into the structure.
As for covering the insulation you can cover it with render when you render the base or use stone or tile. I used a row of brick then put my insulation in that. There are heaps of ways of doing it but it is important to think of it now. Its a bit of overkill but you can include another moisture barrier under the insulation layer and remember you stand covering might need in the end as well as it can often breach you moisture barriers.
Hope something here might help
Regards dave
Before I forget you might consider a H shape for the stand it makes 2
Smaller wood stowages rather than one large on which makes it hard to access the back without crawling

[DavidApp]

Re: Getting ready to start a build in Georgia

Hello Dave

It is a covered connection between the house and garage. Used for all sorts of things, storing fire wood, staying dry between the car and kitchen etc. I can post a photo.

A few questions.
I have some "S" type lime that is a year old. Does it age like Portland cement?

Dry stack or mortar the stand blocks?

Trying to see how people hide the insulation at the front of the hearth.

Best regards
David

[cobblerdave]

Re: Getting ready to start a build in Georgia

G'day
The term "breezeway " is interesting. I've not googled it on purpose.
In Australia it was the covered connection between the main house and the kitchen, which had a WFO and was hot especially in summer. Hence the separation from the main structure and the cool breezy separation.
What do you call a breezeway ?
Regards dave

[DavidApp]

Hello All.

I built the 2 color brick Barrel oven last year and had almost finished it when I found the design had serious flaws. No insulation under the hearth for one. It worked but poorly.

Now I am getting ready to start a 36" Pompeii style oven. I have been lurking here for several months gathering ideas and information. Thank you to all the contributors here.

The Location will be in the breezeway which has several advantages. Close to the back door and under cover so the oven will get more use. Also the footings are in place.
The main disadvantage will be the chimney. It will have to go through the roof or angle out under the eaves. Not finalized that yet.

Have cut the hearth bricks and several chains for a trial fit and to check to see what it will look like. Trying out ideas.

My IT tool seems to work now. Had the mounting point wrong at first.

Some photos of the start.

David