A brick barbeque would enhance the look of your garden, if you use the right style and materials. Taking into account the large variety of options, we recommend you to study carefully the options and to choose the plans that fit your needs and tastes. First of all, you could get the inspiration from other constructions in your neighborhood, as well as from books or specialized magazines.
If you find a diy barbeque plans in your neighborhood that fits your tastes, you should stop by and ask the owners a few questions about their backyard project. In most of the cases they will share their experience with you, pointing out the main issue faced during the construction process. If you are really lucky, they would also let you take a few pictures of the barbeque.
On the other hand, if you haven't found the outdoor bbq plans that fit your needs and tastes, in any magazine, you should do a thorough search on the internet. Generally speaking, on the internet there are many sites providing free bbq plans, which can be easily built by any amateur handy man, even without having any expertise in the field.
Nevertheless, if you are willing to invest a small amount of money in buying professional plans, you should know there are many options on the market. Search on the internet for terms such as "brick barbeque plans" or "bbq plans" and you will find lots of plans, that come with a complete list of materials and tools required for the job.
Before starting the job, make sure the plans provide a thorough list of materials and accessories required for the job, otherwise it would be impossible to obtain a professional result. Work with good judgement and great care, making sure you plan every aspect of the construction from the very beginning.
When taking the final decision, you should take a few things into account, such as the style of you house and garden. It is essential to harmonize the design of your house with the look of your backyard, otherwise your guest won't be impressed. Therefore, we recommend you to study the essential design elements of your house and try to get the inspiration from them.
In addition, pay attention to the materials used for the rest of your backyard and build you barbeque accordingly. If your property has a traditional look, go for a rough appearance (exposed bricks, stone), otherwise cement-render the barbeque and apply several coats of paint. Work with great care, if you want to obtain a neat look.
After you choose the right plans and design for your barbeque, the actual construction process is a straight forward job, even if for inexperienced do-it-yourselfers. Just, follow the step by step instructions that come with the plans and use proper materials for each stage of the construction. It is always better to buy all the materials from the very beginning, in order to save time and money.
Use a spirit level to plumb the walls of the barbeque, as well as to align the brick courses. Remove the excess material with a trowel, before it dries out, in order to obtain a neat look. Let the concrete for several days, before making the fire inside the barbeque.