CONSTRUCTA Built-in oven Installation Guide

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 1 Forno Bravo Pompeii Oven™ Plans Build an Authentic Ital

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 10 Getting Started: A Brick Oven Overview The Pompeii Oven is comp

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 11 it both heats the cooking floor and food. The oven is construct

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 12 flush with an interior wall. Indoor ovens can easily be set beh

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 13 Oven Dimensions Oven Chamber and Opening Interior Diameter Int

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 14 Top Elevation Front Elevation 7 ½” hearth; 4” insulating con

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 15 Corner Installation: 31” (internal) Corner Installation: 35”

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 16 1. Foundation Overview The Foundation Slab is exactly that -- t

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 17 1.3. Framed, lined, with wire mesh and rebar. Mix and pour th

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 18 1.6. A complete outdoor kitchen foundation. 1.7 The foundati

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 19 2. The Oven Stand Overview The concrete block stand rests on th

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 2 WARNING Read this before beginning your project No warranties o

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 20 pre-mixed mortar where necessary to ensure that the first cours

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 21 Tips and Hints When selecting the direction your oven will face

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 22 3. Framing the Hearth Overview Your oven sits on a two-piece he

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 23 Next, cut (12) lengths of 2"x4" that will serve as th

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 24 the long sides of the frame together using (2) 2”x4” studs nail

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 25 4. Pouring the Hearth Overview If you are using insulating conc

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 26 4.4. Vermiculite concrete poured under the oven chamber. Tips

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 27 5. Setting the Cooking Floor Overview Your cooking floor can be

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 28 side, as close as possible to the next brick, avoiding letting

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 29 6. Starting the Oven Dome Overview The top of the Pompeii oven

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 3 Table of Contents Introduction ...

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 30 • You can continually clean the inside of the dome brickwork,

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 31 measurement before you rent and when you return it. One builder

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 32 7. Building the Dome Overview At this point, you have reached a

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 33 7.4. Cut your shims to match the trial dome layout. Do not al

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 34 7.7. A keystone locks each course in place. 7.8. Six chains,

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 35 8. Building the Oven Opening Overview There are four traditiona

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 36 8.5. A cast lintel forms oven opening. We recommend that you

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 37 9. Finishing the Oven Dome Overview If you have chosen to build

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 38 Closing in the Oven The last 2-3 chains rest on a form. Cut you

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 39 backyard pizza baking (or even restaurant pizza baking for that

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 4 Introduction An Introduction – Before You Build The Pompeii Oven

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 40 10. Oven Vent Overview Unlike a fireplace, where the chimney is

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 41 10.4 Another brick vent. 3. A Cast Concrete Vent Construct a w

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 42 walls, make sure you have a workspace near the oven opening for

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 43 11. Arch and Door Arch A facade can be used to finish the front

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 44 11.3. An oven door from the Forno Bravo Store. After you are

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 45 12. Attaching the Chimney Overview Your chimney may be construc

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 46 12.2. Simpson DuraTech chimney system. Chimney Height and Size

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 47 13. Oven Insulation Overview After your oven dome and vent have

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 48 thickness of the insulation remains the same: 1” Insulfrax and

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 49 14. Enclosure Design Styles Overview The oven enclosure must be

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 5 building your oven to the same dimensions we describe, or you ca

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 50 Brick House Wall Oven Igloo Stone House Gabled House

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 51 Corner Oven Gabled Stone House Stone House

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 52 15. Igloo Enclosure Overview The Igloo is a traditional Italian

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 53 15.4 Rough coat of stucco on wire lathe. Hints and Tips Consi

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 54 16. Walled Enclosures Overview The Gabled House, or walled encl

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 55 16.2. The layers of a walled enclosure oven. 16.3 Metal stud

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 56 17. Curing Your Oven Although it may seem that your oven is dry

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 57 After all your hard work, you are now ready to bake the best pi

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 58 Appendix 1. Materials and Tools List Tools The prices provided

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 59 Cooking Floor About 65 full firebricks, set on their flat side

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 6 The History of Brick Ovens Some Background from James Bairey The

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 60 Hints and Tips Check Home Depot to locate vermiculite and perli

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 61 Appendix 2. Brick Primer Choosing the Right Brick Oven Bricks D

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 62 Red clay bricks are typically used for building the decorative

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 63 Appendix 3. Why the Pompeii Oven Plans are Free When I got hook

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 64 Appendix 4. Thermal Mass Primer Overview Thermal mass and insul

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 65 throughout, it also demands that the oven's insulating lay

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 66 Appendix 5. Wood-Fired Oven Anatomy Fig 1. The basic componen

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 67 Appendix 6. High Heat Mortar Overview A Forno Bravo modular ove

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 7 Building the First Oven The next step was to actually build a Po

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 8 Why Build a Pompeii Brick Oven Instead of a Barrel Vault Oven 1.

Pompeii Oven Instructions © Forno Bravo, LLC 2007. All Rights Served. Ver. 1.2 9 Tuscan vs. Neapolitan Style Wood-Fired Ovens There are two basic