samedi 11 mars 2017

Learn How To Build Custom BBQ Pits

By Cynthia Reed


A backyard barbeque can be a great DIY project. It can be built below or above ground and as complex or simple as you wish. People who enjoy cooking outdoors love owning custom BBQ pits. The pit can also be used as a smoker and is relatively inexpensive, and takes little time and labor to make. The design can be as complex or simple as you want to make it. Begin the project by developing a plan that considers safety first and quality construction.

Make sure that you choose a location for the pit that works for your yard. The area should be level and not to far away from your home. It is more convenient to be close to the house so you do not have to carry the food and cooking utensils too far.

Also, folks want to make sure that the smoke generated by the pit is not invading their home or the neighbors. The most important consideration is fire safety. Make sure that the pit is constructed out of the way of low hanging tree branches, buildings, and wooden fences.

Choose the type of pit that you want to build. Make sure that you have adequate space for your choice. Make sure you consider the cost of tools and materials and the time you will need to build. You want to have the time and everything you need to finish the project. Ask family and friends for help with the job. When the pit is complete you can treat them to BBQ.

Draw out the plan. Make it simple or complex depending on what you prefer. Search online for DIY plans. If you are not an experienced builder, start with a simple blueprint. Lay the plan out in the location you have chosen to get an idea of its shape and size. You may decide on a rectangle shape with waist high sides. You can add a cooling rack or smoker if you like.

Once your plan is drawn out you can collect your tools and the materials you need. A simple design will not require too many tools. You will need mortar, bricks, a shovel, a grill grate, level, and a cover for the pit. You may also want to collect some gravel, bricks, sand, and paving slabs.

Begin by digging a hole for your pit that is no bigger in diameter than the grill covers. You can make the pit as deep as a cinderblock or brick placed vertically. The best shapes for a pit are a square or rectangle. Bricks or cinderblocks are used to secure the sides when placed around the interior edge. Mortar is used to hold bricks in place preventing them from falling inside the pit.

It is important to make certain the grill lays flat on top of the hole. Gravel and paving slabs placed around the pit on the grass forms defensible area. If you choose not to use gravel or slabs you should clear away grass surrounding the pit. Now you are ready to enjoy barbequing with your new pit.




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