36" Pompeii in Chicago

[Chef_Marsh]

Finished the chimney brick. I casted a concrete cap and caps over the lower roofs. I also polished the countertops. I rented a wet polisher online; which the process was really easy and smooth. Second picture showing the waterfall edge I created. I was really unsure how this would turn out. Went pretty well. Just have to attach finishing wood and roof shingles and the oven portion is done! I really wanted to go with slate for the roof, but the cost was just too much at this point. maybe sometime in the future .

[Chach]

Looking great!!!! I agree the slate is beautiful but I also could not justify the cost.

Ricky

[RandyJ]

The counter tops look great. Is it poured concrete? I did them on my oven and ground to a honed finish. They looked pretty good considering i only used a ro sander. Next time i will have to get a wet polisher. I can only imagine what a slate roof would cost. These things get out of hand expensive in a hurry anyway. Keep up the awesome work. It is turning out great.

Randy

[Chef_Marsh]

Thanks again Ricky and Randy! Yes, it’s poured concrete for the countertops. The wet polisher was easy to use, but made a mess! I couldn’t believe how smooth they got.
For the slate, he started at $600 for my 35 sq ft roof (not installed)! I had him down to $400, but still couldn’t do it.

[Chef_Marsh]

Moving along. Oak trim, shingles and more brick work. Finally got to the grill portion and laid the firebrick for the grill floor. Then installed the garbage. I have to sand, stain and protect the wood; and of course lay more brick. Closing in...I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[Chach]

Very nice touch with making a wood fired grill. That is something I also wanted to do but ran out of room. You for sure can see the light at the end of the tunnel.

[Chef_Marsh]

So the back wall of the grill area I would like to do firebrick in a herringbone pattern. How would I adhere that to the cement block wall? I am worried that if I just adhere directly with refractory mortar that I risk them popping off with the freeze/thaw cycle. Or do I leave a gap to the back wall and use brick ties to secure to the wall? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Kevin

[Chef_Marsh]

I finished the open wood grill brick work! I laid out the firebrick, then kept an air gap in behind the brick and secured with wall ties. The only thing left is the cap on top. I was going going to cast a piece of charcoal colored concrete. On an unrelated note, I finally have my garage back after 5 months of supply storage taking over that space. I burned the last pallet and it felt really good! It's the little things !

[Neil.B]

Looks great, well done.

[Chef_Marsh]

I have finished the last piece to complete construction on my outdoor kitchen! Really happy the way everything turned out. I certainly could not have done this without the support of this forum and it's users. I am truly grateful! Thank you!
In the spring, I will look to add the Argentine Brasero Grill. I also have to continue to create a better inner door, and possibly some outer doors for the wood storage areas.

[JRPizza]

Congratulations - great looking setup and you beat the bad weather! Be sure to post some pics later in the winter, these ovens look cool with a blanket of snow

[MarkJerling]

I have finished the last piece to complete construction on my outdoor kitchen! Really happy the way everything turned out. I certainly could not have done this without the support of this forum and it's users. I am truly grateful! Thank you!
In the spring, I will look to add the Argentine Brasero Grill. I also have to continue to create a better inner door, and possibly some outer doors for the wood storage areas.

Wow! That looks fantastic! Well done!

[artistadimattoni]

Congratulations! That is so impressive! What an accomplishment! Awesome.

[Chef_Marsh]

Finally getting around to posting a picture with it covered in snow. It was a lot of snow back in February.

[RandyJ]

Looks nice. Did you clar a path and fire it up to cook something. I know i use to do that from time to time.

Randy