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Pizza Oven: Building the Outer Structure
The Outer Structure
The precast concrete dome supplied with the kit will not work very well by itself unless it is properly insulated against heat loss. The floor is insulated by building the whole of the oven on top of a base layer of vermiculite bricks as supplied. The dome is insulated by covering it with the thick mineral wool blanket supplied. This is held in position and protected by either plastering over it or building a structure around and over it. Some ovens, which are not stand-alone, are built behind a wall with only the oven door showing. The oven behind the wall still has to be insulated as described.
Two main types of outer structures that are generally being used are the dome structure and the box-house.
2.1 Dome Structure:
An outer dome is built over the inner dome and takes its shape from it. A bit of special care is needed when building the outer dome to not compress the insulation blanket.
2.2 Box-House:
The box-house has vertical walls built around the inner dome and a roof placed on top of the walls just like a large dolls’ house. Usually it is not supported by the dome and neither the walls nor the roof will touch it. The gap in-between holds the insulation. This type can be insulated very effectively and is recommended for outdoor use in cold areas.
2.2 Landing:
Although it is not essential, it is convenient to have a landing in front of the oven door. If you have the space it is worth considering. Bear it in mind when setting out the oven.