Do-it-yourself homemade brick smokehouse. Two in one - a stove with a barbecue and a smokehouse made of brick. Smokehouse for hot and cold smoking

In a country house, in a country house, or just on a plot of land, the owner tries to make everything cozy and comfortable. Smoked meat lovers definitely want to have their own home smokehouse to enjoy freshly smoked products. To do this, you can build a smokehouse yourself using available materials. There are a lot of proposals on this topic. Smokehouses are made from old refrigerators, iron barrels, etc. In fact, a brick smokehouse made by yourself will be much more reliable and practical. In addition to practicality and reliability, there is another advantage: you will not only not spoil the design of your site, but even embellish it.

A DIY brick smokehouse can be a very attractive and durable structure.

Its reliability will depend solely on you and the materials you choose for construction.

What you need to build a smokehouse

• brick (it’s better to take a special one, it will last longer);
• clay;
• shovel;
• grate(s) for smoking products;
• wooden door;
• metal rods – 8 pieces;
• metal cover;
• roulette;
• level;
• plumb line;
• trowel;
• putty knife;
• hammer;
• solution container.

First, you should decide which smoking method you prefer. If you like both, then you can build a smokehouse for hot and cold smoking with your own hands, that is, a universal one.

Smokehouse and its place

When deciding on a location, you need to think through everything down to the smallest detail. Since your structure is made of brick, it will be permanent, that is, the possibility of moving it to another place will be accompanied by certain difficulties and wasted time.

Therefore, the place should not only be convenient, but also be located at some distance from living quarters and other buildings and places that could be damaged by smoke and sparks. Please note that smoke can harm not only buildings, but also trees and shrubs planted on a summer cottage. Therefore, it is preferable to make such a decision with the whole family in order to take into account all the nuances.

Preparing a place for a smokehouse

Clear the area of ​​grass, dirt and debris, and remove all unnecessary items. If your smokehouse is small, it is recommended to fill the foundation with a depth of 30-40 cm; no greater depth is required.

If the structure is quite impressive, then it is worth digging a pit to the depth of freezing of the ground and pouring the foundation using reinforced concrete. If the soil density is sufficient, you can get by by simply trampling the area, but this must be done very well.

Creating a small smokehouse

In order to make a small smokehouse with your own hands, it will take much less time and effort than if you were building a large structure. But you need to follow the sequence in any case. The construction principle is practically the same in all variants.

1. Lay out a place for laying the future chimney in the ground. The cross-sectional length of the inner part of the channel should be 250-300 cm, width – 35 cm, height – 25 cm. For construction, use red clay brick, since silicate brick, when heated, releases harmful gases.
2. The smoking chamber is located at the end of the channel. Its height should not exceed 150 cm. To create it, use brickwork on an edge; more on this below.
3. For future channel laying, dig a trench, the depth of which should be 35 cm and the width 55 cm. Keep in mind that the firebox cannot be located above the chamber. If the smokehouse is located on the rise, then there will be no need to take additional actions. If there is no rise, then the chimney channel is made along a slope that is approximately 8 degrees. The bottom is well compacted and bricks are laid, placing two bricks end to end along the length. It is preferable to carry out masonry using clay mortar, which does not change its properties when heated.
4. The next step is laying the walls in the chimney channel. The walls are built on a laid brick foundation. The laying is done on edge. In this case, the dressing of the seams in all rows should be the same. The wall should ultimately be 25 cm high and consist of two rows of masonry.
5. Now block the top of the channel, you can do this with a brick. Those who have already encountered construction may well have a reasonable question about how to do this if the width of the channel is 35 cm, and the known length of a standard brick is 25 cm. To do this, we cover the channel not with a flat roof, but with a house. With this installation, the bricks are laid end-to-end along their length. This overlap is also best done with clay mortar for maximum strength. Be sure to seal all the gaps and cracks that you may have when creating the coating.
6. At the end of the chimney channel the smoking chamber itself is installed. Do this so that the channel goes no more than 30 cm deep into the chamber.
7. After the smoke channel has dried, cover everything with a layer of soil up to the level of the smoking chamber; the layer should be approximately 15 cm high.

What to do if there is no clay

If you don’t have clay and you have nowhere to get it, and you are in a hurry with the construction, then use ordinary soil, simply sprinkling bricks in rows. Cement mortar should not be used, as it can simply burst when heated to high temperatures.

1. When laying the walls of the smokehouse, do not forget to reinforce the metal smoking rods. The optimal number for a small smokehouse is 8. Secure the first four at a height of 70 cm for hot smoking. Fasten the next 4 so that they do not reach the top edge of 25 cm - this is for cold smoking. The grille will be laid on these metal rods.
2. If desired, the smokehouse can be equipped with a filter. To do this, ordinary burlap is stretched over a wire circle, which is placed under the lower rods. The installation of the filter is taken into account in advance, since it requires the installation of additional metal rods in the amount of 4 pieces. Do not forget that the filter must be moistened with water.
3. The top of the case should definitely be equipped with a lid made of metal.

If you decide to build a large smokehouse, then it is better to make it like a house; it will be a full-fledged room with a stove. Smoke will flow from the stove into the room, and for cold smoking - from a separate smoke generator.

This will allow you to subsequently use different firewood in accordance with smoking recipes. Also, during the construction process, it is necessary to lay down fastenings for hanging pieces of products intended for smoking on them. In the upper part it is necessary to install a chimney that will have a valve. With this valve you will regulate the temperature and flow rate of the smoke.

Without such adjustment, you will not achieve an even color when smoking. When planning your construction, be sure to provide windows for ventilation. A large smokehouse provides large portions of the product being produced. With this solution, it is worth providing a place for firewood.

Such a smokehouse should also be equipped with a tray on which fat will accumulate. When erecting a large building, you can combine it with a barbecue. This is a very convenient and practical solution.

The grill can use the same combustion chamber as the smokehouse, or be equipped with its own. The second option is undoubtedly better, in this case the seal will not be broken and the smoke will go only where it is supposed to.

Door

This room must have a door, and certainly a wooden one. In order to avoid its accidental fire, coat it with clay, like all other wooden parts of the building, if any.

Many of us simply adore all kinds of smoked products - meat, fish, even vegetables. However, sometimes it’s not only the prices in stores that scare you, but also the quality. It has long been proven that quite often in stores they sell not smoked products at all, but imitation of such products. Special mixtures make it possible to give the same fish a smoked aroma and taste. Alas, the quality leaves much to be desired.

So why not make your own smokehouse? Finding really good products for smoking is not difficult, and the cooking process itself is not difficult at all. But you will be sure that your smoked meat or your favorite mackerel for beer will be natural and safe. But most importantly - incredibly tasty.

But first you need to build this very smokehouse. This is exactly what we will talk about today.

What to consider before construction

Consider the following points:

1. Location. It is necessary to find the optimal place where you can place the smokehouse. It should not cause discomfort to you or your neighbors. The smell of smoked meats is, of course, pleasant, but not everyone wants to smell it 24 hours a day.
2. Material. Nowadays, a smokehouse can be made from anything, even an old refrigerator. However, the best option is brick. Just keep in mind that the brick is exclusively fireproof.
3. Type of smoking. There are two of them - cold and hot. The design of the device itself depends on the type chosen. Therefore, think in advance about what exactly you want to get as a result.
4. Products. You've probably already thought about what you're going to smoke. Different products have their own requirements in this regard. The construction of the smokehouse largely depends on this. The device needs to be adapted for some products. Please take this into account.

Types of smoking

Smoking is a very ancient way of cooking. It allows you to effectively use the capabilities of the tree. When a certain temperature is reached, the wood slowly smolders and emits the necessary smoke, due to which the smoking occurs.

Smoking itself comes in two types:

• hot;
• cold.

Cold is considered a more expensive method, but the prepared dish itself is stored longer.

Hot smoking does not allow the dish to be stored for such a long time after cooking, but the product is more aromatic and tastier.

The main difference between them is the design. So, if hot smokehouses have an ignition center directly under the chamber, then a cold one means placing the hearth to the side, and a special device is connected to the chamber where smoking occurs - a smoke supply.

Selecting a location

The brick smokehouse is located permanently. Therefore, it will not be possible to move it from place to place. This suggests that the location should be chosen with special care.

To begin with, we select a convenient site located at a certain distance from the house itself. You will be dealing with a lot of smoke, and it is not desirable for it to fall into living areas. In addition, this smoke can harm trees and your plantings. Therefore, finding a suitable place will not be so easy.

Here everything depends on each house individually. But you already know the main points for choosing a place.

Design

As we have already noted, smokehouses nowadays are made from almost everything that is at hand. But brick devices can have different designs, depending on the size, type of smoking, and so on.

One way or another, the main structural elements remain unchanged:

• Fireplace;
• Grate;
• Firebox;
• Grate or holders (on which the product is smoked);
• Lid;
• Bricks.

If we are talking about cold smoking, a smoke supply is necessarily added to the design, and the firebox itself is located not under the grates, but on the side, in order to avoid the direct influence of smoldering wood on the products located above.

Construction stages

Having decided to make your own smokehouse, you need to clearly distribute the planned work, dividing them into stages in the correct sequence. It is better to prepare thoroughly, rather than act instinctively step by step. This way you can miss important points and make serious mistakes.

The construction of a smokehouse can be divided into several main stages:

1. Preparatory activities.
2. Selection of tools and materials.
3. Laying the foundation for a future structure.
4. Brickwork.
5. Organization of a smoke supply (if we are talking about a cold smokehouse).
6. Putting the device into operation.

Preparatory work

Without preparatory measures, making a truly high-quality and efficient smokehouse is quite problematic.

Preparation consists, first of all, in choosing the type of device. Whatever one may say, hot smoking differs from cold smoking not only in the result of preparation, but also in the design features of the device itself.

Once you have decided on the type of smoking, you need to carefully consider the location of the structure. We have already told you about the selection rules, so there shouldn’t be any problems.

Don't forget the importance of quality materials. The better the brick and accompanying elements, the longer and more reliable your miracle device will serve you.

By preparing drawings, as well as making step-by-step notes for future construction, you will make your task easier. This way you can act strictly according to the plan and not deviate from your plans. As a result, there are fewer errors and better results.

As an example, we offer one of the drawings of a smokehouse combined with an oven and stove for cooking - the most popular option.

Drawing of a smokehouse with barbecue.

Required Tools

Of course, it makes no sense to start work without the appropriate tools and materials. And to make a smokehouse you need to have:

• Brick (ceramic or special fireproof, but not silicate);
• Clay (it can be replaced with ready-made dry mixtures);
• Shovel;
• Container for solution;
• Wooden doors for smokehouse;
• A grid or metal rods on which the products will be placed;
• metal roof (if a small device is being manufactured);
• Hammer;
• Building level;
• Trowel and spatula;
• Set of components for the foundation.

Foundation

We definitely need to talk about the foundation separately. To organize it, you can use a metal mesh with concrete, crushed stone and sand, or a concrete slab.

If you decide to make a concrete pad, then the sequence of your actions will be as follows:

1. First, a hole of the required depth is dug.
2. After this, sand and crushed stone are poured onto the bottom of the resulting pit. Try to compact this layer tightly and make it even.
3. Then a metal mesh is placed in the pit and concrete is poured.

All you have to do is wait for the concrete to harden, and you can begin the construction itself.

If you have the opportunity to use a reinforced concrete slab instead of pouring, be sure to use it. It's much easier and faster, plus there's no extra work required.

Masonry

The pastel, spoon and poke of the brick are indicated in the following figure.

After the foundation has been completed, laying the bricks begins.

1. To begin with, apply the solution to the foundation using a trowel. It should be slightly larger than the area of ​​the pastel. After this, the brick itself is applied. It shouldn't reach the joint.
2. Now the poke is smeared, which will fill the vertical seams. The stone needs to be pressed down, which will allow it to “crush” the solution that is located under it. Move it towards the joint.
3. If, as a result of pressure, the solution comes out of the seam, the excess is removed with a trowel. In order to ensure the correct position of the brick, you can simply hit it a little with a rubber hammer. Try to regularly monitor the angle of the masonry using a building level. This can be done when laying each row. Don't forget to measure the wall using a plumb line or level.
4. Vertical and horizontal seams should be about 12 millimeters thick. This is ideal.
5. An important point is to cover the vertical seams of the bottom row with bricks when laying the corners. Due to this, a dressing is created. Please note that it is best to start laying from a corner, so that problems do not arise later.
6. The final stage of masonry will be grouting the joints. This will give the structure a more attractive appearance.

Smoke inlet

If your smokehouse is cold smoked, then a smoke inlet will be a mandatory element.

To build such a chimney, it is necessary to make a special trench. Its width is approximately 0.5 meters, depth - 0.3 meters, and length - about 2 meters.

Bricks are laid on the edges near the wall of the trench. The solution for this area is chosen in a ratio of clay to sand of 3 to 1. The resulting structure is covered with a metal element on top or filled with asbestos.

Commissioning

Testing the smokehouse:

1. The corresponding product is poured into the sawdust compartment. It is best to choose sawdust from cherries or apricots.
2. Light the firebox.
3. Place the selected products inside the smoker. It is best to try the device on meat or fish.
4. The outlet pipe is closed on the lid and time is waited until the device warms up and the internal space is filled with smoke. To help you keep an eye on what's happening inside, you can install a thermometer.
5. When the thermometer reaches 600 degrees, open the outlet. It is located on the roof.
6. The next step is to wait for 30 minutes. The device should work.
7. Now open the door and take out your groceries. The color should come out golden, the meat or fish itself should be hot.

During the test, it is quite possible to notice smoke coming out of the device. This means that some of the cracks were not sealed tightly. Testing allows you to find errors, quickly eliminate them and begin full operation of the smokehouse.

Features of building a small smokehouse

Making a small smoking device is not difficult, even on your own. Just follow the recommendations and take things step by step.

1. First, we find a place to install the chimney on the ground. The intra-channel section should have a size of approximately 30 centimeters or slightly less, its width should be 0.35 m, and its height should be 0.25 m. The optimal material is clay brick.
2. The combustion chamber is located in the extreme part of the created channel. Please note that the height of the chamber should not be more than 1.5 m. Bricks must be laid on the edges.
3. To lay the channel, you will need a trench. Its depth is about 0.35 m and its width is 0.55 m. Do not place the firebox higher than the chamber. If you place the device on a hill, then you will not have to take any additional measures. If not, then it is better to make the chimney with a slope of about eight degrees. Press the bottom and then make brickwork.
4. The new stage is the laying of walls in the chimney channel. The wall is mounted on a base laid with bricks. The elements are also placed on the ribs. Make sure the dressing is the same everywhere. The resulting wall should include several rows of brick, that is, its height is about 0.25 m.
5. After this, you need to block the upper part of the channel using a brick. The ceiling should be made like a house, since a flat structure will not work.
6. At the end of the resulting channel of the created chimney, chambers are installed where smoking will take place. Mount it in such a way that the channel goes deep no more than 0.3 m.
7. The final stage is spreading the soil layer to the chamber level. Please note that the height of this layer should be approximately 0.15 m.

Features of building a large smokehouse

If you want to make a large smokehouse, then it is built like a small house.

During the construction process, be sure to lay down the elements on which, in fact, the smoking of the products you have chosen will take place. A chimney is mounted on top, complemented by a valve. This valve will help regulate the temperature, as well as the speed of the flow of smoke.

There are many models of compact portable smokehouses for a summer house or private home on the market. But it is much safer to build a brick smokehouse on a garden plot with your own hands. Its design is not as complicated as it seems at first glance. The presented drawings, photos and videos will help you understand the device, and step-by-step instructions will help you cope with the task without any problems.

What types of smokehouses are there?

You can smoke chicken legs, lard, fish, homemade sausage, and meat. When smoked, products are saturated with wood smoke, acquiring a unique aroma and taste. Without a wood-burning smokehouse, you won’t be able to achieve this result. No liquid smoke, tea leaves and other inventions of industry and resourceful housewives can replace real smoking with smoke.

Shelves for food in a brick smokehouse

On your personal plot, you can install either a purchased smokehouse or build it with your own hands from scrap materials. A homemade smokehouse can be:

• from a metal or wooden barrel;
• from a bucket;
• from metal sheets welded together;
• brick.

At home, you can also smoke food in a chimney located in the attic of the house. To do this, it is necessary to build a smoking chamber near the chimney, into which smoke will flow through the chimney from the stove located in the house. This option is the most budgetary, but at the same time the most dangerous from the point of view of fire safety equipment.

Smokehouse for cold and hot smoking

The most reliable design is a brick smokehouse. Moreover, a structure laid out by skillful hands can become a real highlight of the landscape design of the site. Using photos and drawings, you can build a functional, durable and stylish structure.

Brick smokehouses vary:

• to size;
• by device:
• by functionality.

On the site you can build both a very small and quite impressive smokehouse. It is recommended to design large smokehouses in the form of decorative houses.

Smokehouse for large volumes of products

Smokehouses of various designs can be used for hot and cold smoking of products. In the first case, the firebox will be located directly under the smoking chamber, exposing the food to hot smoke. Cold smoking involves a fire center slightly removed from the chamber so that the smoke can cool before reaching the food. Hot smoking products take an average of 2.5 hours to prepare, but cold smoking will take up to 7 days. The drawings clearly show the difference in the design of the two types of smokehouses. You can expand the functionality of the smokehouse by combining it with a barbecue or grill.

Diagram: smokehouse structure for hot (left) and cold (right) smoking

What does the smokehouse consist of?

The design of any smokehouse consists of:

• fireboxes;
• blower;
• chimney;
• smoking chambers;
• doors;
• top floor (roof);
• metal gratings and horizontal bars with hooks;
• tray for collecting fat.

Detailed diagram of a hot smoked smokehouse

The wood chips placed in the firebox generate thick smoke, which is fed through the chimney into the smoking chamber. Combustion waste (ash) accumulates in the ash pit located under the firebox. Products in the smoking chamber are laid out on metal grates or hung on special hooks. To collect the resulting fat, it is necessary to install a removable tray.

Preparatory work

Choosing the right location for a stationary smokehouse is of great importance, since the smoking process involves fire, smoke and soot. The main fire safety requirement is distance from residential and commercial buildings on the site. The same rule applies to green spaces. You also need to take into account that the area of ​​the selected area is sufficient for laying the chimney.

Choose a place for the smokehouse away from living quarters and recreation areas

The site chosen for construction must be cleared of foreign objects, debris and grass in advance. It is also worth taking care of the necessary materials and tools. You will need:

• fire brick;
• cement, sand, clay;
• wooden doors;
• sackcloth;
• roof materials;
• metal corner;
• measuring instruments;
• trowel, hammer, spatula;
• container for mixing the solution.

For construction, use only refractory bricks

For high-quality work, experts recommend that beginners prepare a drawing of the structure in advance and develop step-by-step instructions that should be followed when building a smokehouse with their own hands. It would be a good idea to study the theory and get acquainted with photos and videos of upcoming work.

Laying the foundation

Like any building, a smokehouse needs a solid foundation. The first step is to make markings according to the dimensions of the future smokehouse. To do this, use wooden stakes and cord. For small smokehouses, a foundation 40 cm deep will be sufficient. If a more voluminous structure is being built, the foundation should be deepened further and reinforced when pouring.

Using construction waste to lay a foundation

To fill the foundation, use a cement-sand mixture with the addition of gravel or crushed stone. In some cases, the foundation trench can be filled with construction waste and poured concrete on top. Since the load on the foundation of the smokehouse is small, such a device will be quite sufficient.

Advice. To ensure waterproofing of the foundation, it is recommended to cover it with a layer of roofing felt.

It would be useful to arrange a basement. To do this, it is necessary to build wooden formwork that is wider than the laid foundation.

Laying out the chimney

The principle of building any smokehouse is the same, regardless of its size and internal structure. First of all, the chimney is laid out - the main working element of the structure.

A trench of the following dimensions is dug in the ground under the chimney:

• width – 50 cm;
• depth – 30-40 cm;
• length - 25-30 cm.

The bottom of the prepared trench is carefully compacted and a row of bricks is laid using clay mortar. It is important that along the length of the chimney there are two bricks located end to end. The chimney channel is limited on one side by the firebox, and on the other by the smoking chamber.

Attention! The smoking chamber should always be located above the firebox.

The chamber location rule implies that the smoke channel should rise from the firebox at an angle of 8-9 degrees. When laying a chimney, the brick is installed on its edge, and the dressing of all seams remains the same. The vertical walls of the chimney are erected to a height of 25 cm. The upper ceiling of the chimney is also made of brick. For convenience, it is recommended to do it in the form of a house.

When the chimney is laid out, you need to let the solution used dry. Next, the chimney is covered with a layer of earth, which is limited by the smoking chamber.

Attention! The chimney should not enter the smoking chamber more than 25-30 cm. The layer of earth poured onto the chimney should be 12-14 cm.

Lay out the smoking chamber

When the chimney is ready, you can begin construction of the smoking section. Here you can show your imagination by building a round, square or rectangular chamber. Drawings, photos, videos and step-by-step instructions, widely available on the Internet, will come to the rescue. The most important thing is not to rush, but to lay out the brick with high quality. For a home smokehouse, a chamber measuring 1 x 1 m and 1.5 m high will be quite sufficient.

It is advisable to carry out the masonry using clay mortar, laying the brick on the edge. Clay is a natural material and does not emit harmful substances when exposed to high temperatures.

Construction of the smoking chamber

Metal pins are drilled into the upper part of the chamber, onto which a grate or rods with hooks for food will be mounted. At the bottom you need to provide fastenings for burlap, which is used as a smoke filter. In the middle are fastenings for a removable grease tray.

The top of the chamber is covered with a special lid that regulates the density of the smoke. If the design of the smokehouse provides for the installation of a roof, do not forget about ventilated openings. When the frame of the smoking chamber is ready, you can install the doors and mount devices for laying out products.

Furnace arrangement

The firebox is installed at the end of the chimney opposite from the chamber. Its design is very simple. It is made of thick sheet iron with dimensions of 40 x 35 x 35 cm. A small ash pit is placed under the firebox to collect ash and provide draft in the chimney. The firebox is connected to the chimney at the back or side.

It is recommended to line the firebox with bricks on the outside. This will protect it from exposure to precipitation and give a complete appearance to the entire structure. The entire process of constructing a smokehouse on a personal plot can be viewed in detail in the video.

Step-by-step instructions for building a brick smokehouse with your own hands

1. We lay the foundation for the smoking chamber.
2. We dig a trench under the chimney.
3. We lay out the chimney from bricks.
4. We are building a smoking chamber.
5. We are setting up a firebox.
6. We give the building a decorative appearance.

Building a brick smokehouse requires effort, but the structure will serve you for many years

Beginners in the construction business should not despair when building a brick smokehouse with their own hands. If you have a desire, then everything will work out! The main thing is to be patient and slowly, step by step, complete this painstaking work. As a result, a brick smokehouse will serve you well and for a long time.

Building a brick smokehouse with your own hands: video

Brick smokehouse: photo

DIY brick smokehouse: drawings of the structure being built

Having decided to set up a corner in your dacha where you can prepare aromatic food, you do not have to purchase small smokehouses presented in specialized stores. You can build a smokehouse with your own hands from brick - a reliable structure that can also become a garden decoration. Drawings and simple step-by-step instructions for performing the work will help you create a model yourself.

Since it is possible to make a smokehouse out of brick only in a stationary version, several points should be foreseen in advance:

• Determine the location. For safe operation, you should choose areas remote from your home. However, it is worth remembering that you will have to take the dishes and food to the cooking area, so there is no need to create too large a distance between buildings. In addition, planning the location should take into account the peculiarity of the smokehouse, namely the constantly emitted smoke. It should not enter the premises.

The smoke from the smokehouse should not cause discomfort not only to the owners and guests of the summer cottage, but also to the neighbors.

• Prepare the site. The basis of the smokehouse will be a solid foundation, and to increase its durability you need to resort to clearing the area of ​​debris, leaves and grass.
• Determine the purpose. Conventional DIY devices offer two types of smoking - cold and hot. The design can provide either one of these modes or both simultaneously.

TIP: It is necessary to decide in advance what types of smoking will be used when operating the smokehouse, as this will directly affect the specifics of its organization.

An approximate diagram of the operation of a similar smokehouse shown in the photo above

Dependence on the type of smoking

The structure of a do-it-yourself brick smokehouse varies depending on whether cold or hot smoking is chosen. Each of them has its own advantages:

• Food prepared using the cold smoking method is stored longer, but is more expensive compared to the second method.
• Hot smoking is more profitable, but products prepared this way will spoil faster than those created using the cold method.

Hot smoked food is usually more aromatic and tasty.

Whether one or both methods are chosen for building a brick smokehouse with your own hands, it is important to consider the following: for hot cooking it is necessary to organize a fireplace under the chamber, and for cold cooking - to the side with a supply device for supplying smoke.

Design Features

Various sizes and types of designs allow for a variety of elements in DIY smokehouses. However, the main parts are the fireplace itself, the grate and firebox, a grate for food with hooks and a lid, as well as the main element of construction - brick.

The simplest diagram of a stationary brick smokehouse. Additional elements are possible in more complex designs

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The best option is to create a smokehouse with two chambers, which will allow you to resort to different types of smoking. Therefore, after selecting and preparing the site for the construction of the device, you can begin to draw up a work plan. The painted stages and drawings of a do-it-yourself brick smokehouse should include:

• List of required tools. These include both the parts of the smokehouse - bricks, doors, grate and metal lid, and the means for doing the work - clay and components for the foundation, a spatula, a shovel and a container for the mixture.

IMPORTANT: To build a smokehouse with your own hands from brick, only fireproof brick is suitable.

The design will be reliable and last a long time only if it is done correctly. Therefore, at each stage, the brickwork must be checked using a building level.

• Sequence of work: first of all, when building a smokehouse with your own hands from brick, you need to prepare the foundation, then choose a scheme for laying bricks and constructing a smoke inlet.

Formation of the foundation

A good base would be a kind of concrete pad with a steel mesh inside. Creation comes down to a few simple steps:

• A hole is dug slightly larger than the future smokehouse with a depth of about 40 cm.
• The bottom of the pit is filled with a layer of sand and crushed stone.
• A steel mesh is placed on top.

Before installing the reinforcement, the layer formed below should be compacted and leveled.

• The dug hole is completely filled with concrete and left to harden.
• A waterproofing layer of roofing material is placed on top.

Creating a smokehouse base from bricks

Since the device is a three-dimensional structure, you should approach the laying of bricks thoroughly. The best option would be to choose one of the existing schemes and sequentially construct the rows.

One of the possible masonry schemes for creating a brick smokehouse with your own hands.

Once the drawing has been selected, you can begin to work:

• Using a trowel, concrete mortar is applied to the foundation.

TIP: For the mixture, you can use cement and fine sand in a ratio of 1 to 4. The mixed homogeneous mass should be gradually filled with water, remembering to stir, until a thick consistency is formed.

• The brick poke is covered with mortar, then applied vertically to the already laid mortar. The next brick must be laid with a shift towards the joint.

Name of the sides of the brick

• The order is being carried out. Each row must be cleaned with a trowel from excess mortar that is formed when the elements are shifted. At the same time, to increase the stability of the future brick smokehouse, the seams of the lower rows should be covered with a solid brick on top. In other words, observe the dressing.

Seams of at least 12 mm are left between rows of bricks. They are filled with a bonding solution.

Forming a smoke inlet

This element is an essential part of a smokehouse with the ability to cook food using the cold smoking method. It is created as follows:

• The trench is being prepared. The standard size is 0.5 m wide, 0.3 m deep and long. The bottom is compacted.
• A series of bricks are laid out, secured with mortar. The height of the vertical wall should be about 25 cm.

The channel of such a chimney has restrictions on two sides. On one side there is a firebox, on the other there is a smoking chamber, which should be higher than the firebox. The ascension angle is about 9 degrees.

• A ceiling is created on top in the shape of a house.
• The solution is left to harden. After this, you need to pour a layer of earth about 14 cm from above to the smoking chamber.

TIP: The chimney channel should go no more than 0.3 m deep into the smokehouse.

The upper part of the firebox is made of metal sheet with mortar

Check before launch

Before using the smokehouse at full capacity for its intended purpose, you should check that it is operating correctly in test mode. This will allow you to identify and eliminate deficiencies. You can do this as follows:

• Fill the corresponding compartment with sawdust. In this case, the most preferable option would be cherry and apricot.
• Light the firebox.
• Place meat or fish in the smokehouse.
• Close the outlet pipe and wait until the inside of the smokehouse fills with smoke.
• Wait until the temperature in the smokehouse reaches 60 degrees, then open the smoke hole.

Checking the smokehouse will help determine whether cracks have formed during operation, which will release smoke and impair the operation of the unit. For more accurate measurements, you can check the operating temperature with a special thermometer.

• Wait about half an hour in operating mode.
• Get groceries. If the brick smoker is working correctly, the meat will be golden and hot.

Brick smokehouse

Well, who among us does not like to gather with the whole family at the dining table and have a delicious meal, especially if you are relaxing outdoors.

brick smokehouse

But what to put on the table to surprise your family and friends? The answer is quite simple - you can treat your guests to ham, balyk or juicy homemade sausage. But, unfortunately, prices in stores are very high, and smoking in factories is not the healthiest and most correct way. And it is then that a smokehouse will come to your aid, which you can easily build with your own hands from ordinary building bricks, and most importantly, it will not take up much space in the backyard of your house or country house.

Let's take a look at the whole process of laying a brick smokehouse in order.

How to properly lay a brick smokehouse?

tools and materials for smokehouse

Before you start building a smokehouse, you need to learn the basic basics of brickwork itself, and then the process of building a smokehouse itself will not take you much time and effort, and most importantly, you can easily build a smokehouse of any shape, type, and even color.

What building materials are needed for the construction and laying of a smokehouse made of ordinary or special building bricks:

1. Brick (it is best to use special brick, as it has better performance properties);
2. Ordinary natural clay or clay mass with various additives and impurities;
3. Shovel for digging a hole;
4. A grate and ladder made of special or ordinary bricks, which you can make with your own hands for smoking meat and other products;
5. Wooden door for storing products or combustion elements;
6. Eight thick metal rods;
7. Cover made of durable metal;
8. Tape measure for measuring length;
9. Level measuring device;
10. Base or plumb line:
11. Construction shovel for grinding - trowel;
12. Regular spatula;
13. Construction hammer;
14. Container for pouring and mixing mortar.
15. Conclusion.

Where is the best place to place a brick smokehouse?

location of the smokehouse on the site

When choosing a place for the stove, you need to think through everything and take into account down to the smallest detail. Since in this article we are considering exclusively brick smokehouses, the oval shape of this structure will be capital and permanent, which means that at the slightest desire it will not be possible to move or place it in another place (if you need to change the location of the smokehouse, it will have to be disassembled and build virtually from scratch).

And that is why the location of the smoking oven must be ideal. Such a place should be: large, comfortable, located at the same time close to your home, but also at some distance so that you do not breathe smoke and combustion elements during the smoking process. It is also important to remember that smoke smoke can harm not only your health, but also the buildings and living plants that are located on the site. Therefore, the place for the stove should be quite remote. I repeat once again - the place for the smokehouse must be chosen carefully and all possible nuances taken into account.

How to prepare the site for future construction work?

the place for the smokehouse needs to be prepared

The place where the construction process will take place must be thoroughly cleared of grass, dirt, debris and anything unnecessary. If you decide to build a mini smokehouse, then you need to pour a foundation measuring thirty by forty centimeters (depending on the size of the smokehouse, the area of ​​the foundation will increase).

If you want to build a large smoking apparatus on the site where it will be located, you should dig a large pit and pour a foundation into it with the addition of reinforced concrete (for the strength and reliability of the structure).

Brickwork

• Regardless of its size and shape, any masonry structure will start from the geometric plane where the unit being laid will be located. In order to determine that very plane, it is very important to know all the sides of such a building element: spoon, pastel and poke. And the forming stone itself of the same type can be of completely different shapes and sizes.

Smokehouse masonry diagram

It is important to know: there are three standard types of bricks: double, one-and-a-half and single.

smokehouse diagram

Also, during construction, bricks of standard M one hundred and fifty are often used. Its dimensions are almost identically close to a double brick. You can read how to fire bricks at home here.

Brick thickness

1. Half-brick masonry;
2. Single brick masonry;
3. Laying one and a half bricks;
4. Two brick masonry;
5. Laying in two and a half bricks.

stationary smokehouse diagram

As a rule, the thickness of brickwork with your own hands is determined using a special metric system.

• It doesn’t matter what kind of brickwork (whether it is made with your own hands and at home or produced at a large manufacturing plant), it occurs according to a certain construction scheme, which must be adhered to without deviating. According to these rules, the joint of two bricks of a separate, lower row must always be covered upon completion of the masonry. This is done so that there are no unnecessary seams in the future.

This technology is called ligation of seams and in order for you to end up with a proper brazier with a brick smokehouse, you need to make only three ligations of the seams of the smokehouse - spoon ligation, chain ligation and cross ligation.

It is important to know: before starting the construction of the smokehouse, it is necessary to lay a foundation for it and a base for the walls of the barbecue. The foundation should be no more than thirty to forty centimeters in size, but if the soil on your site is very damp, then the foundation can be made several times larger.

It is best to pour the foundation from a mixture of cement and sand purified from impurities with construction additives (crushed stone and so on).

It is important to know: also based on the complexity of the construction, it is necessary to determine whether it is necessary to make a poured floor screed or whether you can leave the floor made of soil. In addition, you can build a small plinth to protect the smokehouse.

The process of laying a plinth

smokehouse plinth masonry

To do this, you will need to use a trowel to apply a solution on the base of the smokehouse (foundation) onto a pre-constructed formwork, which should be slightly larger than the size of a spoon and a poke. Next, apply the brick so that it fills all vertical seams.

If the applied mortar has come out a little from the seam, it must be carefully removed with a trowel so that the brick takes the correct position; it can be slightly knocked down with a hammer or the same trowel.

What options exist for sealing seams when constructing structures made of strong building bricks:

1. Sealing a seam into an empty space;
2. Seal the visible seam by trimming it slightly;
3. Extended sealing of the seam with its bending inward;
4. Extended sealing of seams with convex elements.

If you decide to put an ordinary, stationary stove, smokehouse made of building bricks in the backyard of your house or country house, then you naturally want to decorate it properly (beautiful, neat and unusual), but before you start decorating and decorating, it is very important to seal and unstitch all visible seams.

What does a standard smokehouse consist of?

smoking process diagram

Any smoking oven consists of:

• Valves;
• Hook for hanging and fixing meat above the smoking apparatus;
• Container for storing food.
• Chamber for cold smoking of meat products (such a chamber is only available in universal and cold smoking apparatus);
• Chamber for hot smoking of meat products (such a chamber is only available in a universal hot smoking apparatus);
• Compartment for loading sawdust;
• “Bunker” used to collect ash, slag and other remaining harmful products after the smoking process. It is also called an ash pan:;
• Compartment for loading dry firewood;
• A small chimney for the correct direction of smoke onto the meat;
• Special brands or corners for overlap.

order for building a smokehouse

Depending on the type of smokehouse, the construction period and the amount of materials that need to be spent during laying vary significantly. For example, if you are building a cold smoked smokehouse stove, then its laying will take from two to three days (depending on the skills of the master and how quickly the work process itself is completed).

It is important to know: if you like not only well-smoked fish, but also very juicy ones, then it is better not to use a cold smoker for seafood, since due to the fact that fat will not get directly onto the meat, the final product will be much harder, although they will last longer from the moment of preparation.

There is also a universal barbecue with a brick smokehouse, which, thanks to the laying in several rows (namely, twenty-seven brick rows) can combine both cold and hot smoking. But such masonry is more complex and will take much longer to construct.

It is important to know: the most important thing in laying a brick smokehouse for a novice builder is to correctly and accurately with the number of rows required and not to lose count during the construction process.

How to build a small smoking oven? A few simple but effective tips.

small smokehouse

If you want to save your time, effort, energy, money, or you simply do not have the space to place a large apparatus for cold or hot smoking, and the desire to have your own home smokers is irresistible, then a small home smokehouse will be the best option for you. Its construction, as has already become clear, will not take much time, but it is also necessary to follow the sequence of all actions and the main construction rules.

So let's get started:

• First, you need to lay out a place for installing a special chimney in the ground of your site. The length of the total section of the entire part should initially be approximately two hundred and fifty to three hundred centimeters, the width should be thirty-five centimeters, and its height should be about twenty-five centimeters. It is best to use standard red building bricks to build a chimney, since cheaper silicate bricks can emit very harmful substances and fumes when heated.
• The smoking chamber must be located at the very end of the common channel. The height of the chamber should not be more than one hundred and fifty centimeters. To build such a structure, you can use ribbed brickwork.
• Before you start laying the channel you need to dig a small trench. Its depth should be exactly thirty-five centimeters, and its total width should be fifty-five. Also, we must not forget to take into account that the firebox should be located slightly above the smoking chamber.
• Next, you need to lay the walls for the future chimney. All walls must be neatly and correctly laid on a brick base. In this case, the brickwork is also done on edge, and the dressing of all visible wall seams must be the same (for the stability and reliability of the entire structure). As a final result, the entire wall should be exactly twenty-five centimeters high, and stand slightly on the edge.
• Next, you need to block the very top of the channel (it can be blocked without difficulty with ordinary red brick).
• After you have blocked the chimney channel, you need to install the smoking chamber itself at its end. This must be done very carefully and so that the channel does not go very deep into the chamber itself (no more than thirty centimeters).
• After the chimney and smoke channel have dried, it is necessary to cover everything tightly with ordinary soil to the level of the smoking chamber (this layer should be no more than fifteen centimeters in height).

don't forget about the rules

The most important rules and points when building and laying a brick stove - smokehouse:

1. The most important thing when building a good smokehouse that will serve you for many, many years and will delight not only you, but also your family and friends, is to use not cement for coating all wooden parts, but exclusively clay and clay mortar with various natural additives (sand and so on). Further). We should also not forget that clay is a natural material that has excellent performance properties and during the smoking process emits an incredibly pleasant, natural smell, which is also transferred to meat and other products during smoking.
2. What to do if there is no natural clay? Ways and methods of replacing it.

If you don’t have clay or the ability to get it, and you’re in a hurry to build a brick smokehouse, then clay can be replaced with ordinary soil. As already written above, it is better not to use cement mortar.

• When laying brick walls for a smokehouse, we must not forget about strengthening them with thick rods made of durable metal (exactly eight pieces are needed, a special grate will be placed on these rods). Since the first four metal rods must be installed so that they do not reach exactly twenty-five centimeters to the very top edge (twenty-five centimeters is for a smoking oven with a cold smoking function, but for warm smoking a little more is possible).
• If you have the desire and time, you can install a special filter in a smoking oven (of any type). To do this, you need to pull regular burlap on top of the wire circle (which is located under the lowest rods). The installation of this filter needs to be considered before starting construction of the smokehouse, since to place it you will need four additional metal rods. We also must not forget that after installation and during use, the filter must be slightly softened with filtered water.

1. No matter how much a metal chimney is praised and attracts you with its cheapness, reliability and durability, it is best to build a brick chimney according to the old tradition. Not only will it be easier to clean it from combustion residues after smoking, but a brick chimney will also last you much longer.
2. In the smoking compartment, it is imperative to provide and make a light, removable tray so that fat and other residual products do not fall on the food, but drain. Also, in addition to the fact that without such a tray the meat will be fattier, harmful impurities and waste will accumulate, which after several years will cause unpleasant odors during smoking, which will certainly transfer to the meat and other products.
3. If you are not particularly eager and do not want to waste energy and precious time on building complex and powdery structures, then the ideal option for you would be to build a structure that consists of four walls, one door and several holes for installing poles in a horizontal position, and under With a slate roof, it is necessary to leave space for gaps into which the draft will be installed. Next, you need to build a small ash pit, or you can simply leave one small removable brick at the bottom of the finished structure so that the draft itself increases several times.

Conclusion

As has already become clear, building a brick smokehouse with your own hands is not the easiest thing, but it is worth it. If you follow all the advice and do all the work step by step, slowly and following all the instructions and construction rules, then building a smoking oven will be easy for you, and in extreme cases you can always seek advice or help from professional builders and installers. If you have any questions, we recommend watching the video instructions presented in the article.

Building a brick smokehouse with your own hands – Smoked

For lovers of smoked delicacies from fish and meat, the smokehouse has occupied first place since the Middle Ages. Today, the advantages of a do-it-yourself smokehouse on a summer cottage or next to a private house are obvious - fish and meat acquire an original taste, and in comparison with store-bought counterparts, you can always vouch for the quality and freshness of the products.

It is not difficult to find information on how to build a smokehouse from scrap materials, but the brick version will last a longer time; building such a structure does not require special skills and funds, the main thing is diligence and patience. If you follow the instructions, you will soon be able to delight your loved ones and friends with aromatic smoked meats.

Preparing for construction

It is worth paying attention to the place where you plan to make your own brick smokehouse, because this is a stationary structure that cannot be moved. It is worth choosing a site away from housing and gardens, so that smoke does not disturb people with plants; after clearing it of debris and plants, you can begin laying the foundation.

Next, you need to determine what type of brick smokehouse will be: for hot smoking, cold smoking, or a combined version consisting of two sections. Regardless of which option is chosen, the future structure will consist of the following parts:

• Fireplace.
• Firebox.
• Grate.
• Grill for food.
• Lid.

If you have already decided to build a smokehouse with your own hands, regardless of its size, thoughtful drawings and plans are a necessary step. It’s easier to plan the work step by step; a rough plan would look like this:

1. Preparing the site for pouring the foundation.
2. Purchase of tools and building materials.
3. Installation of the foundation.
4. Brickwork.
5. If you choose a cold smoked brick smokehouse, it is necessary to construct a smoke inlet.
6. Testing of the finished design.

Materials needed to build a brick smokehouse.

When choosing bricks, it is better to give preference to fireproof or ceramic products. Sand-lime brick is not suitable for buildings of this type. You will also need:

• Doors and lid made of stainless metal.
• Cement.
• Shovel, level, spatula and container for mixing the solution.
• Grid for metal products (rods can be used).

Almost everyone loves smoked meats, but store-bought products cannot always boast of their quality and naturalness. In that case you can do simple DIY smokehouse made of brick, barrels or any other available material. – the best way to please your loved ones with delicious and aromatic dishes.

How to make a simple smokehouse with your own hands

There are quite a few options for smokers. Before installing the chosen version of the smokehouse, you need to choose the right place, which will allow you to protect yourself and your loved ones from clouds of smoke and at the same time get tasty meat and fish. The brick smokehouse is conveniently located on a hill near the house so that the smoke does not interfere with a comfortable rest.

Construction of a simple brick smokehouse

The material for making a simple smokehouse can be different. Many people prefer wood, as it gives smoked meats a special aroma. Wooden mini smokehouses are suitable for cold smoking meat and fish.

Simple DIY wooden smokehouse

Construction of a simple smokehouse begins with the chimney. If the mini smokehouse is ready, installation at depth (underground) is almost impossible. A ditch thirty centimeters wide is dug, the depth is about half a meter. The length is one and a half meters from the smokehouse (entrance) to the fire. The chimney is made from asbestos pipe, wood, concrete, metal. The most practical option is a welded, fastened iron pipe with a bend and outlet into the smoking chamber.

Watch the video: Brick grill

When the chimney of a simple smokehouse is ready with your own hands, you can start working on the firebox. It can be made from a metal box or made of brick. The cube should measure forty by forty by forty centimeters. It is connected to the pipe on one side, and on the other side a special valve for air draft is mounted. The arrangement of the smoking chamber is less complicated.

Simple DIY smokehouse

A sealed wooden chamber is installed above the chimney. Next, the installation of mesh, gratings, and hooks is carried out. A smoke valve, a removable panel or a door for intake and storage of meat is installed. Creating a beautiful brick smokehouse requires more time and expenditure on material.

How to make a simple brick smokehouse with your own hands

A simple brick smokehouse is built on a small foundation made of standard bricks, followed by decorative finishing. The chimney is made of iron or asbestos pipe. The distance is one and a half meters from the chamber to the firebox. You can set up a simple brick smokehouse without special selection of a location.

Mini smokehouse made from scrap materials

For a simple cold smoked smokehouse, a foundation is laid under the smoking chamber, which is filled with a monolithic layer. Gravel and sand are poured into a hole 40 centimeters deep, then reinforcing mesh is laid and concrete is poured.

When digging a hole for the foundation, a ditch for the chimney is immediately created. A pipe and a brick box are laid in the ground. After pouring the foundation, you can begin
arrangement of the firebox. The firebox can be made of an iron box or brick with a valve. The box is hermetically combined with the chimney.

Simple DIY brick smokehouse

When the foundation is established, you can begin to lay out the walls of the chamber. It can be made in half a brick, with external decor or ledges for future shelves. Transverse rods for hooks are laid in the masonry. A simple smokehouse is equipped with a protective cover. For this, a wooden frame with a piece of burlap is suitable, which will be moistened during the smoking process. A removable metal grill can be placed on top of the chamber.

How to quickly make a simple smokehouse for a summer house

If pouring the foundation when constructing a simple smokehouse is not planned, you can arrange concrete columns and an iron volumetric barrel. Depending on the cost of manufacturing the smokehouse, its durability depends. If you organize two fireboxes near the chamber, you can build a device for both cold and hot smoking. They are used alternately.

Simple homemade smokehouse

The smokehouse for the dacha is installed away from the house on a hill. A sheet of metal is laid over the fire pit. On both sides for the brazier equipment, brick pillars are laid out or made of concrete. An iron box with shelves, a tray, a valve or a lid on the side is placed on top. Products are placed and removed from above. The pallet is intended for storing sawdust. When heated, they will emit smoke and smoke the product. This smokehouse can be transported and installed outdoors.

Simple mini smokehouse for the garden

For simpler equipment, you can use an old refrigerator, a wooden or iron box, or a barrel. If desired, you can even smoke food on the grill. Take a piece of pipe or barrel and place it sideways on the grill. A grate is installed inside and the products are laid out. Sawdust is poured into the bottom of the barrel. The barrel is closed and the fire is lit.

Watch the video: Mini smokehouse. How to quickly smoke ribs

If you want smoked meats while fishing, hunting or hiking, take logs or stones. An analogue of a firebox is created, chopped firewood is stacked, and quite a lot of coals are burned. Then everything is covered with fresh branches and grass, and prepared foods are laid out on top. Sawdust is poured onto the coals. Products are turned over from time to time.

Without a professional smokehouse, you can organize a room between the trees growing on the sides. It is fenced with tarpaulin material, blankets, branches with leaves. Wood coals, water, sawdust and airtightness are the main requirements for smoking. The process can take several days. The main thing is not to forget to add sawdust and change cooking products.

Simple stainless steel smokehouse

Varieties mini and simple brick smokers and there are a lot of available materials. Choose your own suitable option for the garden, which you can make with your own hands. is a practical device for your family.

Well, who among us does not like to gather with the whole family at the dining table and have a delicious meal, especially if you are relaxing outdoors.

But what to put on the table to surprise your family and friends? The answer is quite simple - you can treat your guests to ham, balyk or juicy homemade sausage. But, unfortunately, prices in stores are very high, and smoking in factories is not the healthiest and most correct way. And it is then that a smokehouse will come to your aid, which you can easily build with your own hands from ordinary building bricks, and most importantly, it will not take up much space in the backyard of your house or country house.

Let's take a look at the whole process of laying a brick smokehouse stove in order..

How to properly lay a brick smokehouse?

Before you start building a smokehouse, you need to learn the basics, and then the process of building a smokehouse itself will not take you much time and effort, and most importantly, you can easily build a smokehouse of any shape, type, and even color.

What building materials are needed for the construction and laying of a smokehouse made of ordinary or special building bricks:

1. Brick (it is best to use special brick, as it has better performance properties);
2. Ordinary natural clay or clay mass with various additives and impurities;
3. Shovel for digging a hole;
4. A grate and ladder made of special or ordinary bricks, which you can make with your own hands for smoking meat and other products;
5. Wooden door for storing products or combustion elements;
6. Eight thick metal rods;
7. Cover made of durable metal;
8. Tape measure for measuring length;
9. Level measuring device;
10. Base or plumb line:
11. Construction shovel for grinding - trowel;
12. Conclusion.

Where is the best place to place a brick smokehouse?

When choosing a place for the stove, you need to think through everything and take into account down to the smallest detail. Since in this article we are considering exclusively brick smokehouses, the oval shape of this structure will be capital and permanent, which means that at the slightest desire it will not be possible to move or place it in another place (if you need to change the location of the smokehouse, it will have to be disassembled and build virtually from scratch).

And that is why the location of the smoking oven must be ideal. Such a place should be: large, comfortable, located at the same time close to your home, but also at some distance so that you do not breathe smoke and combustion elements during the smoking process. It is also important to remember that smoke smoke can harm not only your health, but also the buildings and living plants that are located on the site. Therefore, the place for the stove should be quite remote. I repeat once again - the place for the smokehouse must be chosen carefully and all possible nuances taken into account.

How to prepare the site for future construction work?

The place where the construction process will take place must be thoroughly cleared of grass, dirt, debris and anything unnecessary. If you decide to build a mini smokehouse, then you need to pour a foundation measuring thirty by forty centimeters (depending on the size of the smokehouse, the area of ​​the foundation will increase).

If you want to build a large smoking apparatus on the site where it will be located, you should dig a large pit and pour a foundation into it with the addition of reinforced concrete (for the strength and reliability of the structure).

Brickwork

It is important to know: there are three standard types of bricks: double, one-and-a-half and single.

Also, during construction, bricks of standard M one hundred and fifty are often used. Its dimensions are almost identically close to a double brick. You can read how to do it here.

Brick thickness

1. Half-brick masonry;
2. Single brick masonry;
3. Laying one and a half bricks;
4. Two brick masonry;
5. Laying in two and a half bricks.

As a rule, the thickness of brickwork with your own hands is determined using a special metric system.

• It doesn’t matter what kind of brickwork (whether it is made with your own hands and at home or produced at a large manufacturing plant), it occurs according to a certain construction scheme, which must be adhered to without deviating. According to these rules, the joint of two bricks of a separate, lower row must always be covered upon completion of the masonry. This is done so that there are no unnecessary seams in the future.

This technology is called ligation of seams and in order for you to end up with a proper brazier with a brick smokehouse, you need to make only three ligations of the seams of the smokehouse - spoon ligation, chain ligation and cross ligation.

It is important to know: before starting the construction of the smokehouse, it is necessary to lay a foundation for it and a base for the walls of the barbecue. The foundation should be no more than thirty to forty centimeters in size, but if the soil on your site is very damp, then the foundation can be made several times larger.

It is best to pour the foundation from a mixture of cement and sand purified from impurities with construction additives (crushed stone and so on).

It is important to know: also based on the complexity of the construction, it is necessary to determine whether it is necessary to make a poured floor screed or whether you can leave the floor made of soil. In addition, you can build a small plinth to protect the smokehouse.

The process of laying a plinth

To do this, you will need to use a trowel to apply a solution on the base of the smokehouse (foundation) onto a pre-constructed formwork, which should be slightly larger than the size of a spoon and a poke. Next, apply the brick so that it fills all vertical seams.

If the applied mortar has come out a little from the seam, it must be carefully removed with a trowel so that the brick takes the correct position; it can be slightly knocked down with a hammer or the same trowel.

What options exist for sealing seams when constructing structures made of strong building bricks:

1. Sealing a seam into an empty space;
2. Seal the visible seam by trimming it slightly;
3. Extended sealing of the seam with its bending inward;
4. Extended sealing of seams with convex elements.

If you decide to put an ordinary, stationary stove, smokehouse made of building bricks in the backyard of your house or country house, then you naturally want to decorate it properly (beautiful, neat and unusual), but before you start decorating and decorating, it is very important to seal and unstitch all visible seams.

What does a standard smokehouse consist of?

Any smoking oven consists of:

• Valves;
• Hook for hanging and fixing meat above the smoking apparatus;
• Container for storing food.
• Chamber for cold smoking of meat products (such a chamber is only available in universal and cold smoking apparatus);
• Chamber for hot smoking of meat products (such a chamber is only available in a universal hot smoking apparatus);
• Compartment for loading sawdust;
• “Bunker” used to collect ash, slag and other remaining harmful products after the smoking process. It is also called an ash pan:;
• Compartment for loading dry firewood;
• A small chimney for the correct direction of smoke onto the meat;
• Special brands or corners for overlap.

Depending on the type of smokehouse, the construction period and the amount of materials that need to be spent during laying vary significantly. For example, if you are building a cold smoked smokehouse stove, then its laying will take from two to three days (depending on the skills of the master and how quickly the work process itself is completed).

It is important to know: if you like not only well-smoked fish, but also very juicy ones, then it is better not to use a cold smoker for seafood, since due to the fact that fat will not get directly onto the meat, the final product will be much harder, although they will last longer from the moment of preparation.

There is also a universal barbecue with a brick smokehouse, which, thanks to the laying in several rows (namely, twenty-seven brick rows) can combine both cold and hot smoking. But such masonry is more complex and will take much longer to construct.

It is important to know: the most important thing in laying a brick smokehouse for a novice builder is to correctly and accurately with the number of rows required and not to lose count during the construction process.

How to build a small smoking oven? A few simple but effective tips.

If you want to save your time, effort, energy, money, or you simply do not have the space to place a large apparatus for cold or hot smoking, and the desire to have your own home smokers is irresistible, then a small home smokehouse will be the best option for you. Its construction, as has already become clear, will not take much time, but it is also necessary to follow the sequence of all actions and the main construction rules.

So let's get started:

• First, you need to lay out a place for installing a special chimney in the ground of your site. The length of the total section of the entire part should initially be approximately two hundred and fifty to three hundred centimeters, the width should be thirty-five centimeters, and its height should be about twenty-five centimeters. It is best to use standard red building bricks to build a chimney, since cheaper silicate bricks can emit very harmful substances and fumes when heated.
• The smoking chamber must be located at the very end of the common channel. The height of the chamber should not be more than one hundred and fifty centimeters. To build such a structure, you can use ribbed brickwork.
• Before you start laying the channel you need to dig a small trench. Its depth should be exactly thirty-five centimeters, and its total width should be fifty-five. Also, we must not forget to take into account that the firebox should be located slightly above the smoking chamber.
• Next you need to lay the walls for the future chimney. All walls must be neatly and correctly laid on a brick base. In this case, the brickwork is also done on edge, and the dressing of all visible wall seams must be the same (for the stability and reliability of the entire structure). As a final result, the entire wall should be exactly twenty-five centimeters high, and stand slightly on the edge.
• Next you need to block the very top of the channel(it can be easily covered with ordinary red brick).
• After you have blocked the chimney duct, then at its end it is necessary to install the smoking chamber itself. This must be done very carefully and so that the channel does not go very deep into the chamber itself (no more than thirty centimeters).
• After the chimney and smoke channel have dried it is necessary to cover everything tightly with ordinary soil to the level of the smoking chamber (this layer should be no more than fifteen centimeters in height).

The most important rules and points when building and laying a brick stove - smokehouse:

1. The most important thing when building a good smokehouse that will serve you for many, many years and will delight not only you, but also your family and friends, is to use not cement for coating all wooden parts, but exclusively clay and clay mortar with various natural additives (sand and so on). Further). We should also not forget that clay is a natural material that has excellent performance properties and during the smoking process emits an incredibly pleasant, natural smell, which is also transferred to meat and other products during smoking.
2. What to do if there is no natural clay? Ways and methods of replacing it.

If you don’t have clay or the ability to get it, and you’re in a hurry to build a brick smokehouse, then clay can be replaced with ordinary soil. As already written above, it is better not to use cement mortar.

• When laying brick walls for a smokehouse, we must not forget about strengthening them with thick rods made of durable metal (exactly eight pieces are needed, a special grate will be placed on these rods). Since the first four metal rods must be installed so that they do not reach exactly twenty-five centimeters to the very top edge (twenty-five centimeters is for a smoking oven with a cold smoking function, but for warm smoking a little more is possible).
• If you have the desire and time, you can install a special filter in a smoking oven (of any type). To do this, you need to pull regular burlap on top of the wire circle (which is located under the lowest rods). The installation of this filter needs to be considered before starting construction of the smokehouse, since to place it you will need four additional metal rods. We also must not forget that after installation and during use, the filter must be slightly softened with filtered water.

1. No matter how much a metal chimney is praised and attracts you with its cheapness, reliability and durability, it is best to build a brick chimney according to the old tradition. Not only will it be easier to clean it from combustion residues after smoking, but a brick chimney will also last you much longer.
2. In the smoking compartment, it is imperative to provide and make a light, removable tray so that fat and other residual products do not fall on the food, but drain. Also, in addition to the fact that without such a tray the meat will be fattier, harmful impurities and waste will accumulate, which after several years will cause unpleasant odors during smoking, which will certainly transfer to the meat and other products.
3. If you are not particularly eager and do not want to waste energy and precious time on building complex and powdery structures, then the ideal option for you would be to build a structure that consists of four walls, one door and several holes for installing poles in a horizontal position, and under With a slate roof, it is necessary to leave space for gaps into which the draft will be installed. Next, you need to build a small ash pit, or you can simply leave one small removable brick at the bottom of the finished structure so that the draft itself increases several times.

Conclusion

As has already become clear, building a brick smokehouse with your own hands is not the easiest thing, but it is worth it. If you follow all the advice and do all the work step by step, slowly and following all the instructions and construction rules, then building a smoking oven will be easy for you, and in extreme cases you can always seek advice or help from professional builders - layers.
If you have any questions, we recommend watching the video instructions presented in the article.