Dave's Northern Virginia Build

[WoodchuckDad]

Re: Dave's Northern Virginia Build

your build puts me to shame.

[DaveW]

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Thanks Dino, I keep looking at the vinyl siding and asphalt shingles on our house and thinking Hmmm. . .

[Dino_Pizza]

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I like the copper flashing. Looks really good with the terra cotta tiles. The whole thing is begining to look like something in Europe, not Virginia.

[DaveW]

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I am still waiting for the clay roof tiles but I did find enough to do the chimney cap. The roof tiles will be screwed down but for the chimney I tied them with wire and mortared them in. I'll go back tomorrow and fill in any gaps to keep the frost and snow out.
Dave

[DaveW]

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Dave, you are a really clever guy.

Thanks but I can't take credit for having any original ideas. I have amassed quite a collection of online photos covering ovens, structures, and kitchens. I just try to incorporate the designs that appeal to me and don't look too expensive or too difficult. I like the massive feel of the block enclosure even though when finished the block is not evident.

Dave

[WoodchuckDad]

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Dave, you are a really clever guy. I am so glad you posted so many pictures. I was struggling with how to offset my chimney just a bit to clear the Pergola and your cinder block walls are the answer. I might still use metal framing and cement board, but block supports will let me offset it with no worries. That is gonna be an awesome kitchen when it's all done.

[DaveW]

10, 20, 30, 40, 50 or more...

She flies great! Had to build a hangar for her though. It's getting really hot out there.

Dave

[DaveW]

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It's not really part of the pizza oven but I thought I'd show off a few pics of the fish pond. We still need to landscape it but the goldfish seem to like it.
Although, I am not sure why the small foamy spots occur on the surface.

Much to learn about fish.

Dave

[DaveW]

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I was just checking out the "humble beginnings" of you dome on your site...would never have imagined what a great wfo it's become. That chimney cap detail is great. When you stood on it, I thought I saw your hand wave when I looked to the east from my office window .

Thanks Dino, that wasn't actually me standing on it though. At 10 feet up I'm not risking any vertigo!

I am now trying to figure out how many Spanish clay tiles I need for the roof and what types...field, hip, rake, closure, end bands . . .

dave

[Dino_Pizza]

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I was just checking out the "humble beginnings" of you dome on your site...would never have imagined what a great wfo it's become. That chimney cap detail is great. When you stood on it, I thought I saw your hand wave when I looked to the east from my office window .

[christo]

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Great looking build! I think you need a different cap cap....

Can't wait to see how you do the surface finishes.

Christo

[Tscarborough]

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Very nice, but is Virginia in an earthquake zone?! You have more rebar in that chimney than I have in my entire outdoor kitchen.

[DaveW]

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Together with help from my friend and technical adviser Gianluca, we framed the roof. He came up with a good idea for a chimney cap also....

[DaveW]

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I finished the chimney cap. Now I just need to cap the Cap.

[DaveW]

I've created a Monster!

This thing is mammoth! By the time I cap the chimney it will be 10 feet tall!
Great view from on top.
Dave