Braziers with a metal roof: design options

Braziers with a metal roof look very good in the photo and are quite convenient to use. The metal structures are durable, and the awnings reliably protect against bad weather. Such a product can be placed on any site.

Braziers with a metal roof are eternal competitors to brick options. The main feature of suburban iron units is increased fire safety. Braziers can be made portable, so you don't have to preserve them for the winter.

Braziers are available for manual production both with and without the skills to work with a welding machine. Even without great skill in welding, a structure can be made in a few hours, while a brick structure will have to be spent at least a day. In addition, it is important to understand the features of brickwork.

It is worth distinguishing the brazier installed in the summer gazebo from the types of hearths with a roof. The gazebo implies the presence of not only a barbecue, but also a decorated area for vacationers. Usually, a workplace is set up inside for cooking, a washbasin is installed, and equipment in the form of a table and chairs is also turned on. In the absence of a gazebo on the site, you can make a wide brazier equipped with side stands suitable for cooking products, as well as for accommodating guests.

A metal brazier with a roof can be installed near an existing equipped recreation area. This design is convenient to move if necessary. Various types of roof units are quite common on the market.

Types of roasting hearths with a canopy can be roughly divided into two groups:

• stationary;
• collapsible.

Prices vary according to the type of product. Inexpensive metal barbecues with a canopy can be found at prices ranging from 8,000 to 14,000 rubles. Price tags for simple stationary barbecues start at 17,000 and are limited to a price tag of 45,000 rubles.

Also, barbecues are diverse in their functionality. For example, there are professional and simple devices. The first options are multifunctional, for example, they are equipped with a smokehouse. They can also have convenient storage space for accessories or a cutting table. For professional models equipped with additional accessories, sellers ask for up to 60,000 rubles.

Simple devices are characterized by compactness. They will be the best solution for those who are not going to cook many complex dishes on the grill. A simple grill equipped with a roof is well suited for a classic barbecue or fish, which will be baked in a brazier over fragrant smoke.

Even a simple barbecue can be increased in functionality.by installing a spit on which you can place poultry or other meat. Craftsmen make original devices with a chimney, beautiful forging, and equip the braziers with a lid. A roaster with additional equipment will serve not only for cooking barbecue, but also for smoking products.

Unlike a professional barbecue, a simple version can be collapsible. Such a device can be taken on country trips.At a picturesque river bank or on a forest edge, the mobile dismountable unit can be quickly brought into working position in a few minutes.

The simplest barbecue under the roof consists of the following parts:

• miniature canopy;
• portable light brazier.

To create a design with your own hands, the most common materials at hand are suitable. Correctly selected dimensions of a barbecue with a roof will protect vacationers from smoke, and will also contribute to protection from weather conditions. In addition, metal products can acquire excellent decorative qualities if they are equipped with additional decor.

When making a barbecue yourself, you should take care of the choice of heat-resistant steel. The structure must not be deformed, and the raw material must have an anti-corrosion surface.

In the field of manufacturing professional structures, two grades of heat-resistant iron are considered:

• 09G2S;
• 15HSND (NL-2).

09G2S steel - low-alloy, has an increased endurance limit. Steel of this grade is widely used by professionals. The brazier made of this steel turns out to be lightweight, portable. However, metal with a thickness of 2 mm will also be suitable for a stationary structure, since it is easy to cut and join. Metal 15HSND is distinguished by its persistent physical properties, which are manifested when exposed to high temperatures. Resistance to overheating is important in the manufacture of thick-walled structures.

This version of steel is very thick, as it consists of several alloys in different proportions:

• carbon;
• chromium;
• silicon;
• nickel;
• copper.

When choosing grades of steel for the barbecue, you need to rely on the cost and availability of types for sale. The second option has become usually more expensive in terms of cost. You can save money by choosing a suitable gas cylinder for the barbecue. The standard volume of the cylinder is about 50 liters.

They are up to a meter long, which allows you to place a sufficient number of skewers. For a simple barbecue in a cylinder, it is enough to cut out the lid, but the product itself must be prepared by removing the remaining gas. To do this, open the valves, fill the container with water, and only then start cutting. The cylinder prepared for the barbecue can be installed on a suitable stand.

When choosing a material for a barbecue, you also need to consider such features as:

• long-term resistance to corrosion;
• ease of handling.

The last feature is influenced by the thickness of the metal, which ranges from 2 to 6 mm. Thick metal is better for a solid stationary barbecue, as it will make a very heavy device. However, the thickness of the metal affects the durability of the structure, because it has the properties to deteriorate from exposure to high temperatures.

For the construction of a barbecue with a roof, the following materials will be required:

• pipes or corners about 40 mm in diameter;
• metal sheets for the roof;
• the capacity of the barbecue itself;
• welding machine for work.

Unit dimensions can be as follows:

• Length - 1 m.
• The width is selected in accordance with the length of the skewers available: the best option is a size of 20-25 cm - this is enough for standard skewers with several pieces of meat.
• The height of the brazier is about 20 cm. This height is optimal for placing meat over the coals.

• The height of the entire structure should be about 2 m.
• The height of the barbecue is about 1 m.
• The height from the barbecue to the edge of the roof is also about 1 m.

Drawn drawings will help in achieving accuracy.

The correct design will only work if you initially develop a successful drawing. Depending on the structural elements of the barbecue provided in the drawing, the place of permanent deployment is determined. In the drawing, it is initially important to take into account the required dimensions.

A schematic drawing will allow you to determine the required amount of material. In addition, the presence of a drawing will affect the quality and accuracy of the design, and a detailed diagram will facilitate the assembly process.

Before proceeding with the assembly, the following stage of work should be carried out:

• Decide on the type of installation (stationary or portable).
• Decide on the location of the structure. The heat from it should not harm the vegetation on the site, as well as other structures.
• Decide on the dimensions.

If the structure is assembled from solid metal sheets, then fragments of the future product must be cut from the selected blank. On each side, you need to leave an additional 3-4 cm for docking. The connection of the fragments can be carried out using a welding machine, but you can also use bolts, since it is easier to connect the main parts of the barbecue with them.

After the main dimensions of the barbecue have been received, you can start arranging the roof above it. The roof will be supported by a frame, which is usually mounted from pipes or corners. The height of the racks must be adjusted to suit your own optimal needs.

Variations of the roof for the barbecue can be very different:

• semicircular;
• gable;
• lightweight;
• massive.

Typically, designs do not imply equipment in the form of a hood. Sometimes the barbecues themselves are equipped with an additional pipe and come with a closing lid. The classic brazier made of metal includes a series of openings that help maintain the heat.

The simplest roof will be made from a sheet of shaped metal. Its size is selected in accordance with the dimensions of the resulting container. In addition, it should be enough to hide a person from bad weather. The sheet is attached to the prepared frame using a welding machine.

It is important to make the roof of the barbecue from heat-resistant material. It is also necessary to provide for resistance to high temperatures. For example, it is undesirable to use polycarbonate for installation - such a design will be fire hazardous.

Welding in the attachment points must be of high quality, since a poorly fixed sheet will entail a danger not only for the person who prepares the food, but also for others. To increase the space, you can equip a semicircular roof structure.

It is safest to choose a beveled design with an inclination to one side. For a more convenient assembly, you can weld the sheet to the supports, and only then connect the structure with the brazier itself. The roof frame does not need to be connected to the brazier, in which case separate holders are required for it.

The frypot holder is made of sides installed in parallel on a flat horizontal surface. At this stage, the help of another person is desirable, who will hold the sidewalls vertically. A lattice is fixed to them, which will hold the brazier.

The connected elements must be aligned with the level. If the structure is assembled unevenly, then it will squint over time. For brazier holders, it is important to take the metal thicker than for other structural elements, otherwise after a while burnt areas will appear, and the structure may break.

For a summer residence, it is more convenient to build a small stationary barbecue with a roof.

In this photo, there is a table near the barbecue, as well as a bench that is used as a stand. The roof of the barbecue is made of slate, gable. The structure is equipped with a chimney.

A simplified version of a small barbecue equipped with shelves.

In this photo there is a variant with a profiled iron roof. The container for coal and the frame with the roof are connected into a single structure.

A simple device is also presented here. The unit is completed with a table, carrying handles and a storage grid. The roof is semicircular, but it will not protect a person from rain.

This photo shows a version of the roof over the barbecue, which will serve as simultaneous protection for a person in case of bad weather.

This photo shows a purchased example of an inexpensive design, which differs from homemade ones only by the presence of original forged elements.

A brazier with a roof is a great way to stop depending on nature, which sometimes makes you endure gatherings with the company and family until better times.

An example of the construction of a barbecue with a roof is shown in the video.