A LEGEND FOR CULINARY ENTHUSIASTS
The oven-barbecue combination is a delightful product that provides the best for a family feast - skewers, oven-baked pizzas or pies, grilled meats, roasts, stews, or vegetables cooked over wood fire.
Ovens are for those who appreciate the home hearth, the unique aroma of smoke, and wood. The cladding of light, genuine natural stone tells legends of classicism, charm, and undeniable taste.
It is important to know that the Medium Barbecue with Small Oven Combination, Splitface Series, is:
- with a domed structure made of refractory chamotte bricks using an old Bulgarian technology;
- with a fire chamber of the barbecue made of ceramic bricks, glued with heat-resistant adhesive;
- for outdoor use, outdoors and indoors;
- with reinforced concrete panels clad with genuine natural stone Glic /handcrafted/;
- with an included metal lid for closing and sealing the oven after heating;
- arranged on 2 pallets for transport and moving with a pallet truck to the installation site;
- with the possibility of extending the chimney with additional orders of air ducts;
- with the possibility of using various barbecue accessories;
- with detailed General installation instructions + Instructions for insulation and use of the ovens.
- Practical Use and Modular Assembly
How to Use the Barbecue: The firebox is loaded with dry twigs and wooden charcoal. When igniting, abrupt temperature changes in the fire chamber should be avoided by using burners and oil-based products. Once the coals are glowing, place the grill on top and arrange the prepared products. During baking, it is not recommended to extinguish the fire (abundantly) with water, only by spraying.
How to Use the Oven: Dry wood and twigs are placed in the middle of the oven dome. When igniting, abrupt temperature changes in the fire chamber should be avoided by using burners and oil-based products. After the initial ignition, it is normal for the bricks in the cube to turn reddish. The fire is maintained until the bricks turn white. The process of heating the oven takes about 2-3 hours. After they turn white, the oven is ready for baking, and the prepared tray is placed inside. Finally, the opening of the dome is closed with the iron lid and sealed on the sides with clay or a mixture of ash, flour, and water (paste).
Approximate assembly time by 3-4 beginners: 4-5 hours.
The heaviest part is the dome, which weighs around 200 kg, and 3-4 people are needed to move it.
Our Useful Tips
Recommendation for MANDATORY Insulation: The better the oven is insulated, the greater the baking efficiency, as the accumulated heat is preserved longer. We recommend placing a ROOF on the cube of the oven and filling the empty space with quartz sand or marble flour (200 kg = 8-10 bags of 25 kg each).
Another option is to insulate the cube of the oven with aluminum foil insulation (3.5-4 sq.m), wire mesh, and finally coat it with chamotte - a fireproof mixture, a mix of heat-resistant adhesive with cement.
Like every beautiful thing and like every natural material, natural stone requires proper care and maintenance.
We recommend: always treat stone surfaces with the right products for natural stone!
Regardless of the type of stone and its location, a single application of sealing agent will save you unnecessary worries and greatly facilitate maintenance.
Everything needs care. Use the high-quality German products from AKEMI, with which we have been working and recommending for years.
The treated impregnated surface does not allow water and contaminants to penetrate.
The protection with a sealer provides resistance against the destructive cycles of freezing and melting in external conditions. Water simply does not absorb when the stone surface is impregnated but forms droplets.
Depending on the type of sealer, it may not alter the external appearance of the stone or deepen its colors. Choose among the following types of sealers:
"Universal" sealer, which does not change the appearance of the stone and protects against water.
"Wet Effect" - a powerful sealer, like the Universal one, but with colors standing out in a more intense contrast.
"Stain-Free" is the best sealer: it protects against water and grease, also without changing the external appearance of the stone.
The frequency of reapplication depends on conditions and the usage of the stone tiles (whether it is flooring and traffic intensity). Usually, AKEMI recommends every 5 years for exterior stone, flooring + wet areas, and 10 years for interior stone (wall cladding).
How to apply the sealer? - It's easy, like child's play. The stone surface must be clean and very dry. The liquid is applied undiluted with a roller, sponge, or brush. If the surface is smooth polished or matte, a second step is required: the so-called "polishing" with a microfiber cloth for 20 minutes after applying the sealer. And we're done.
What cleaning products are used for natural stone? - Some types of stone, such as marble and travertine, are sensitive to acidic, very strong cleaning agents (e.g. bleach). We recommend: always clean your stone surfaces with a pH-neutral cleaning agent.
Ask us if you have any more questions! We are here and happy to assist.
How to breathe new life into natural stone in the exterior?
In a few steps, natural stone can be restored to its original state, in its full brilliance and aesthetics.
First and foremost is regular cleaning and at least once a year thorough washing with a pressure washer. This is particularly important for our outdoor furniture products (barbecues, sinks, tables, countertops, and pavement tiles).
Once the surfaces are clean and dry, do not forget to apply a sealer.
Tip: Protect your outdoor flooring from furniture that may rust.
For specific stains such as oily spots, efflorescence (cement milk), mold, cement residues, or grout mixtures, silicones, or paints, it is best to contact us directly for consultation. Count on us; we will provide you with the right products to address the issue, wherever and whenever possible.
The durability of natural stone depends on the specific porosity of the stone type and its water absorption levels. For example, the porosity of granite and gneiss is around 1%, while sandstone has over 20%.
The biggest destructive enemies for items, coverings, and pavements exposed year-round are the sun and freeze/thaw cycles. When the stone is sealed/waterproof, you will receive maximum protection and much easier maintenance.
In severe cases of areas with contamination, the non-polished stone surface can be treated with an angle grinder and fine sandpapers. This process removes the top layer of the stone, making it look like new. (The process is similar to sanding wooden parquet.)
Stone is the best friend of the yard and garden. With love for beautiful, natural materials and proper care, the stone will continue to bring you joy for many years to come.
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