Toucs Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Hello all, Thought I share what I've been up to recently as I know you all like pictures. Sadly since getting the AK it's been a little underused whilst my spare time has been consumed down the end of the garden. I was going to write a blog but, well, time pressed on and I never got around to it. So here's an update and I'll add to as it progresses. I've used a combination of new and reclaimed/old materials in the build and it's approx 3.4m x 3m. There's still a way to go, the right hand side needs some head scratching but that will house the kamado, a sunken pit for kebabs and a butlers sink to act as a beer/wine cooler. But it all serviceable now so the Project Director is happy - phew. As you can see she's added her finishing touches following a recent ram raid at TK Maxx. It's been a great experience and I've learnt a whole lot of stuff along the way, such as: brickwork is really hard, mortar is the last think you want to mix up when you get in from work, a tape measure has markers for 16" centres (don't roll your eyes), I now know what a centre is (I'm a metric millennial) and materials over 2.4m long aren't readily available at your local DIY store so plan ahead. I actually got the inspiration for the structure and roofing off this forum so thanks to you lot too. Next up render and tiling after my holiday. The back needs a rest... 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Looks epic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 That looks like it's going to be a cracker to use. I'm hoping to build something similar so I love looking at others ideas. My project Director Like your Project Directors choices. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Sweet! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phlashster Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 That looks brilliant. Nice one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 21 hours ago, hoogl said: That looks like it's going to be a cracker to use. I'm hoping to build something similar so I love looking at others ideas. My project Director Like your Project Directors choices. 😁 Got to keep the Director sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Evening all, Thought I’d post an update following a flurry of activity during my ‘week off’ last week. Finally got the worktop finished, varnished, tiling, rendered and painted. Very glad I rendered as I almost left the block work on show but it does look much better. We’ve really enjoy the AK in it’s first year. Not done much low and slow, only a few beef ribs and lamb legs but we’ve really enjoyed the ease of start up, control and efficiency. Notice the use of ‘we’... my wife has really got into using the area now and we’ve enjoyed using the space a lot over lockdown (mainly pizza). Given the great weather we’ve largely had over lockdown it’s great to think we have summer still to look forward to!! Happy grilling. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Looks great @Toucs 👍👍👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smash Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Beautiful space you’ve created there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Nice one, what size is it? I’ve just started on the plans for my new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 1 minute ago, David said: Nice one, what size is it? I’ve just started on the plans for my new one. It’s ok, I scrolled up and saw the dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/12/2020 at 10:45 PM, David said: It’s ok, I scrolled up and saw the dimensions. @David no problem. Any questions fire away... I’ll help if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Built a garden room and had some paving laid. Hopefully it inspires/helps… 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Fantastic work Toucs! Completely different looking space👍👍 We aint sure what to do with the bottom of our garden thats next to the shed (pretty much a mirror image to yours with the shed location). I think you may have decided what its to be used for😁 Currently doing a countertop for my kamado...long winded since more important jobs keep getting in the way😩 Thanks for the inspiration😁😁👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Adam, spoiler alert: the todo list never finishes…. 😩 I’m glad it’s inspired, I had mates over last weekend and it’s just great having a space to cook, chill, chat and drink. I knocked out 9 pizzas too. I’m glad I posted actually so I could see the original pics. I’ve misplaced most of the before shots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamG Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Definitely going to show my wife these pictures👍 Is that the lidl mini kamado you have aswell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Monkey Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 That looks great, you should be well pleased with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 Yes mate, I was going to use that space where it is as a wood fire you can see a very rusty grill hanging up about the AK. But I never got around to lining it with vermiculite so the small one fills the space well. Helpful when veggies turn up… (the justifications you dream up eh!) Ooni Koda 16 too, a birthday treat to replace a much used Uuni 2S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 3 minutes ago, Smokin Monkey said: That looks great, you should be well pleased with it! For sure @Smokin Monkey it great we’re in a position to enjoy the garden with family and friends after the last couple of years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbr_uk Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 23 hours ago, Toucs said: Built a garden room and had some paving laid. Hopefully it inspires/helps… Awesome setup! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blademansw Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) Is that a galv steel roof? Looks like a great space to me. **edited post as I realised after that I committed the cardinal sin of thread hijack - I will start my own! Edited June 19, 2022 by blademansw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 Mate I’ve no problems with answering questions @blademansw Yep, galv sheets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucs Posted June 19, 2022 Author Share Posted June 19, 2022 @blademansw I’ve seen your post, will add some thoughts tomorrow once I’m home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blademansw Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 Cheers @Toucs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoogl Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 On 6/17/2022 at 10:18 AM, Toucs said: Built a garden room and had some paving laid. Hopefully it inspires/helps… this looks fantastic. How is the front end when it is raining? Does the rain/wind blow in? I've shown this to my Project Director to see if She'll approve me of something similar in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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