If you want to design a barbecue area in the garden, you have to plan it extensively. With the right grill alone, it is not enough.
In spring, summer and even autumn, barbecuing in your own backyard is one of the most popular ways to end the day or invite friends and family over. If you want to set up a barbecue area in the garden, you should think about it in advance or draw up a precise plan so that the barbecue area later meets all requirements.
Setting up a barbecue area - where is the best location?
When looking for the right location, the legal component should be taken into account. The immission control law prohibits barbecuing outdoors if it cannot be ensured that the smoke does not penetrate into the bedrooms or living rooms of neighbors. Therefore, the barbecue area should be set up with a sufficient distance to the neighboring property.
It is also good to know beforehand how much space is required. If a grill is to be bricked, the required area is larger than when using a finished gas or kettle grill. If you are going to build a large barbecue area, it may also make sense to ask the municipality whether a building permit is required.
The ground on which the barbecue area is built should be a flat surface. It can be useful to work with a rotating laser or similar devices to avoid unevenness. It is ideal if you use paving stones or stone slabs for the covering. Although wood is often the better choice in terms of appearance, the risk of fire increases. Avoid choosing a location that is close to combustible areas such as a wooden shed or even the compost heap.
» Tip: It can be interesting to check the position of the sun. If the barbecue area is in direct sunlight, sun protection must be considered. A semi-shady place for a combination of barbecue and dining area is recommended.
The best surface for the barbecue area
There are different options when it comes to choosing the substrate. Paving stones or stone slabs are practical and mostlyvisually very attractive. There is also an option to work with cement. When making your selection, it is important to consider that the floor is easy to clean and particularly flame-retardant. Also consider whether the base and grill should form a visual unit. For example, if you build the grill yourself out of clinker brick, a plain floor will certainly suit it better.
Design a barbecue area - which grill
The grill itself is the center of the grill area. A mobile grill or a brick solution can be used here. The choice is easier when you have answered the question of how many people are to be grilled. Mobile grills are particularly suitable for small families or groups. If you like to grill more often for many people, you can build a grill or create a complete garden kitchen.
» Extra tip: If you barbecue all year round, then plan a fire pit in the barbecue area. Here you can warm yourself up or prepare bread on a stick.
Fixed grill for the barbecue area
If you want to build a barbecue area out of clinker bricks, get an overview of the materials you will need and then write a shopping list.
- Subsurface material such as clinker, paving stones, cement or flagstones
- Grill
- Plan storage space for meat, cutlery and crockery
Build a permanent barbecue area - how to proceed
- Dig a pit or level an area.
- Depending on whether you are working with cement or rather stone slabs, you have to dig a pit or level the ground. Cement mortar needs time to dry, this should be planned for.
- The grill itself can be built with clinker bricks. A rectangular shape is easy to implement. The clinker bricks are placed row by row and fixed with the mortar. The joints should have a size of 1 cm.
- The rows are worked offset. Now various niches can be created, which later serve as storage space.
- The grill and storage area will be tiled. In this way, gaps can also be left into which the grill grate can later be inserted.
» Tip: It looks more stylish if the fixed grill is covered at the end. Weatherproof worktops are also a good choice. Worktops are a perfect addition, especially when planning a comprehensive outdoor kitchen.
If a gas grill is to serve as the basis, the dimensions fromGrill taken and then built a recess for this at the barbecue area. This allows it to be integrated in a visually appealing way.