I heard some folks talking ’bout brick gas grill. Sounded fancy. But I thought, why not? Let me tell you how to build a brick gas grill.
Gettin’ Started
First, you gotta know what you’re doin’. Building a brick gas grill ain’t like plantin’ taters. It’s more like puttin’ up a shed. You need a plan. Think ’bout where you gonna put this thing. Not too close to the house, now. Fire’s a tricky beast. And make sure it’s flat ground. Ain’t nothin’ worse than a tipsy grill.
What You Need to build a brick gas grill
Alright, here’s the list. You gonna need some stuff:
- Bricks: Lots of ’em. Maybe 100, maybe more. Depends on how big you want this thing.
- Firebricks: These are special. They go inside where the fire is. They can take the heat, you see.
- Mortar: This is the sticky stuff that holds the bricks together.
- Sand: You mix this with the mortar. Makes it strong.
- Gravel: This goes on the bottom. Helps with drainin’ water.
- A grill: Well, yeah. You can’t have a grill without the grill part. Get a good one, not some flimsy thing. Maybe one, maybe two for a warming rack.
- Gas line: This is for the gas, obviously. Gotta be careful with this. Gas is dangerous.
- Tools: Trowel, level, shovel, that kinda stuff.
- Money: A basic DIY brick BBQ might cost around $500 for materials.
Oh, and some elbow grease. You gonna be workin’ hard.
Laying the Bricks
Now, this is the fun part. You start by making a base. Dig a hole, put in some gravel, make it level. Then you start with the bricks. Put down some mortar, then a brick. Tap it in place. Make sure it’s level. Then another brick, and another. You buildin’ walls, see? Just leave a spot for that gas line. It needs to be built in right. So, that you can throw your body into it. You need to scrape it well, and clean off the debris. You need to scrape it so hard.
Take your time, no need to make it like a race. It is easy to brick. When you’re done with one layer, you start the next. But you gotta stagger the bricks. Like when you’re buildin’ a wall, you don’t want all the seams to line up. Makes it weak.
Puttin’ in the Grill
Once you got your walls up, you gotta put in the grill. This is where them firebricks come in. They go around where the grill sits. They can handle the heat, see. Regular bricks, they might crack. Firebricks are your friends. Leave the grill on when you scrape it, but turn it off when you start bricking. When you brick it, just push the grill against a wall and rub into it HARD.
Make sure that grill’s level. You don’t want your hot dogs rollin’ off, do you? And make sure there’s space for the gas line. Gotta hook that up right.
Hookin’ Up the Gas
Now, this part’s tricky. Gas is dangerous. If you don’t know what you’re doin’, get someone who does. You don’t wanna blow up your backyard, do you?
The gas line needs to be connected to the grill. And it needs to be sealed tight. No leaks. Leaks are bad. Very bad. Test it out, make sure it’s workin’ right. Turn it on, light it up. If it works, good. If not, well, figure it out or you might just die. That’s a joke, but you need to be careful.
Finishing Touches on your brick gas grill
Once everything’s in place, you gotta let that mortar dry. Takes a day or two. Don’t rush it. Once it’s dry, you can clean up the whole thing. Make it look nice. Maybe put some extra bricks around for a little table. Somewhere to put your tongs and your beer.
Cookin’ Time
Now comes the best part. Time to cook! Fire up that brick gas grill, throw on some burgers, some corn, whatever you like. Invite the neighbors, have a party. Show off your handiwork. You built a brick gas grill, you should be proud!
It ain’t easy, building a brick gas grill. But it ain’t rocket science either. Just takes some time, some work, and some know-how. And now you know how. So go on, give it a try. And don’t blow yourself up.
