Original forged barbecues with a roof for a summer residence

Outdoor activities are great. In anticipation of the weekend in a country house or in the country, take care of the comfort of family and friends, in particular, a pleasant meal. What could be better than a delicious one, with a light aroma of the smoke of a kebab or juicy grill. To prepare such delicious meals, you need a brazier. The best solution would be to buy a forged barbecue with a roof.

Cooking barbecue or grilled meat is a whole ceremony. The most important role in this process is played by the barbecue. It creates an atmosphere of coziness and warmth, and also provides high-quality roasting of dishes.

The original wrought-iron barbecues with a roof are in great demand. Such devices allow not only to enjoy delicious food in the fresh air, but also perfectly fit into any suburban interior. Forged structures belong to the middle price category and are quite affordable for most consumers.

All materials used for forging can withstand high temperatures and are resistant to deformation.

Commonly used:

• cast iron;
• thick stainless steel;
• high strength alloys.

A wrought-iron barbecue with a roof is the best option for relaxing in the country. The roof will protect the food being prepared from possible bad weather. Of course, it will not save you from a heavy downpour, but with a light drizzling rain, such protection will be very useful. So you can cook a fragrant barbecue, despite the little whims of nature.

Such constructions are intended not only for frying meat. On such a grill, you can cook vegetables, various cereals and a huge number of other various dishes. In this case, you will not need additional devices, which is very convenient. An excellent choice for connoisseurs of fine cuisine will be a brazier with a cauldron or a barbecue oven. The most delicate grilled meat, stew, roast and, of course, pilaf in such a device are simply delicious. It is worth noting that forged barbecues are completely safe for cooking all types of products.

The decorative elements give the structures a visual lightness and grace, which undoubtedly enlivens the cooking space. On sale you can find products that combine casting, cooking and forging. Some models are dyed with toners.

Wrought iron barbecues differ from each other in design and dimensions. Also, based on your preferences, you can choose any option from different types of models.

Braziers are on sale:

• stationary;
• portable;
• mobile (on wheels);
• with a stove;
• for grilling and barbecue;
• with a cauldron.

Choosing a brazier with a roof, you need to consider exclusively options from trusted manufacturers. A frypot of questionable quality will not only ruin your garden interior, but can also significantly affect the quality of the food you cook.

The structure must be all-welded. The walls of the barbecue should be at least 4 - 8 mm thick. This protects the material from deformation during incandescence and ensures an even distribution of heat.

The model can be large and massive. Such options look very solid, they are suitable for large suburban areas. A simpler and more miniature model is suitable for giving.

Before buying, it is important to decide where and when you will use the forged barbecue. From this, it will be necessary to build on when choosing the size of the structure and its shape.

The roof not only fulfills a practical function, it is a decorative element of the structure. Optionally, you can choose a luxury model with cast iron or steel. Talented craftsmen give the products a very sophisticated appearance, bringing them to the level of a masterpiece. Such a forged brazier with a canopy will delight any esthete.

However, the price of the products is also an important factor. If you are on a budget, choose from simpler, no-frills models. Luxurious products with molding are much more expensive, but the effect and the feeling of your own respectability are provided to you.

If finances allow you, you can buy not just a brazier, but an item that can be called a "necessary luxury". The limit of perfection can be a custom-made model that fulfills all your fantasies. After agreeing on all the drawings, you can get a product decorated with openwork reliefs, flowers, floral ornaments, images of animals or birds.

Hand forging is a real art. Masterpieces are born in the hands of masters. However, if you decide to surprise your relatives and comrades not only with the quality of delicious dishes, but also with your talents in the craft, you can make a brazier yourself.

Before you get down to business, heed the advice of experienced craftsmen.

• It is quite difficult to make a forged structure as a whole (the work can take at least a month).
• If you decide to forge and weld a case from scratch, carefully consider each element before starting work.
• You can also take a ready-made frame with a heat box as a basis. In this case, you will only need to combine all the forged components into one composition. The prepared metal structure will need to be supplemented with a grate, a coal box, a stand and a roof.

In each selected case, the manufacturer must achieve not only aesthetic beauty, but also the functionality of the device, because it must, first of all, fulfill its intended purpose - frying meat and other products.

When choosing (or manufacturing) a design, it is worth considering some factors that affect the convenience and practicality of the device in use.

• A forged brazier with a roof is made taking into account the growth of the consumer.
• The height of the sides should reach the chef's waist.
• The length of the product is on average 1 meter.
• The width is commensurate with the length of the skewers (can be purchased in the kit).
• For a shift in the center of gravity and greater stability, the firewood shelf is placed in the lower part.
• Axles are inserted into very tall structures for better stability.
• Typically, a brazier has four legs, but in some cases, three supports are made.
• For the convenience of removing burnt coal, the end wall is made removable.

The forging and casting process produces amazing products. In the hands of skilled craftsmen, a simple barbecue turns into a real masterpiece. As you know, there is no limit to fantasy. You can purchase or create a brazier not only in any style (classicism, minimalism, modern, baroque, etc.), but also in any image. For true connoisseurs of art who are not experiencing financial constraints, masterpieces are created in the form of: a pirate chest, carriage, ship, steam locomotive, cannon and other items.

You can not stop at choosing an interesting barbecue design and continue the process of improving your site. You can light up the barbecue, equip a desktop with a water supply next to it. The surface around the device can be beautifully laid out with ceramic tiles (it does not heat up at high temperatures and does not crack). Decorative furniture will also help to equip the space next to the brazier and turn it into a comfortable place to relax.

Caring for a forged barbecue with a roof is very simple. Let the structure cool completely, pour out the burnt out coals and ash. Wipe the outside of the frypot with a damp cloth.

If the grill is made of stainless steel, you can wipe it with a mild soapy solution or detergent. It is also desirable to treat the structure with an anti-corrosion agent.

If you follow these simple rules, your purchase will serve you for many years and will become a faithful assistant in culinary achievements.

For information on how to make a forged brazier with your own hands, see the next video.