May Pizza Oven Checks Before the First Bake
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05/01/2026 09:00AM
Inspect the cold oven before the first May bake. Water may have entered it during the winter, the cover may have shifted, or the equipment may have loosened. Perform the inspection earlier than on the day of the gathering to have time to identify faults and make necessary preparations after repairs....
Planning a Brick Barbecue: Start with the Grate Dimensions
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04/01/2026 09:00AM
Start a brick barbecue project with the complete working layout. Grate dimensions, working height and ash removal affect the masonry arrangement. In April, dry-fit the equipment before ordering materials for the firebox.
Start with the grate and working space
Mark the grate, its supports and the...
Planning a Garden Pizza Oven: Where to Start
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03/01/2026 09:00AM
Decide how you will use a garden pizza oven before choosing the bricks. Live-fire pizza cooking and later bread baking place different demands on heat storage, doors and insulation. In March, begin with a drawing of the chamber and the complete exterior dimensions, rather than ordering materials fro...