First off I want to say that I thought I was crazy (my wife included) at the thought of constructing a wood fired pizza oven. I've worked with stone and mortar for over 20 yrs so the basics I have down but this is beyond what I have in my brag book. Thanks to all of you that have taken on this task successfully I feel confident and I'm ready to start.
Like all things I build I sometimes get accused of going to extremes that are just not necessary. I think this project will give me more opportunities to do that then ever before. I've reviewed many of your designs, ideas, craftsmanship, and attention to detail to the point of mental overload.
Here are a couple of questions I have and would like the forum's input.
1. I am one of those who will go through great lengths to make a dome with very little mortar. With my stone and tile background I have no issues with multiple cuts on individual bricks, nor am I in a hurry. What/where is the best source to get this information on a 42" dome construction that includes the detail for cutting the brick courses so that the mortar is minimal (like Les') and the bricks are tight?
2. Here is where I go overboard. I think it's a shame to have to cover up all that hard work, craftsmanship, and detail on the dome you just spent months (I'm assuming) to create. I woukd like to have that same reveal on the exterior as well. Is it crazy to build in essence another dome? A dome within a dome. Other than hard work and time I don't see why it wouldn't work. I could still insulate the main dome either by doing it the conventional way and then constructing another dome to cover it up; or, build the second dome leaving a specific space between both domes and then fill it with a loose insulation or like flowable mortar. I've seen a few pictures of these designs and they appear to be old which makes me believe it's a sound idea; just a lot of work.
I'm a newbie in this forum but ready for any suggestions/advice.
Thanks in advance everyone,
Like all things I build I sometimes get accused of going to extremes that are just not necessary. I think this project will give me more opportunities to do that then ever before. I've reviewed many of your designs, ideas, craftsmanship, and attention to detail to the point of mental overload.
Here are a couple of questions I have and would like the forum's input.
1. I am one of those who will go through great lengths to make a dome with very little mortar. With my stone and tile background I have no issues with multiple cuts on individual bricks, nor am I in a hurry. What/where is the best source to get this information on a 42" dome construction that includes the detail for cutting the brick courses so that the mortar is minimal (like Les') and the bricks are tight?
2. Here is where I go overboard. I think it's a shame to have to cover up all that hard work, craftsmanship, and detail on the dome you just spent months (I'm assuming) to create. I woukd like to have that same reveal on the exterior as well. Is it crazy to build in essence another dome? A dome within a dome. Other than hard work and time I don't see why it wouldn't work. I could still insulate the main dome either by doing it the conventional way and then constructing another dome to cover it up; or, build the second dome leaving a specific space between both domes and then fill it with a loose insulation or like flowable mortar. I've seen a few pictures of these designs and they appear to be old which makes me believe it's a sound idea; just a lot of work.
I'm a newbie in this forum but ready for any suggestions/advice.
Thanks in advance everyone,
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