Brick outside. Firebrick inside.
- A refractory cooking floor and dome form the hot core.
- Use a purpose-specified insulating system below and around it.
- An exterior brick finish gives Jimmy’s its character, with weather protection designed in.
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Refractory cooking coreInsulated shellMasonry base
Concept only · not construction drawings36″Inside cooking diameter
63″Concept base width
75″Concept base depth
Plan the footprint. Have the structure designed.These diagrams do not establish a safe foundation, reinforcement, arch, flue, chimney height, or fire clearance. Do not build from them. A qualified local designer or oven installer must check the final design and applicable permits before construction.
Room for more than the oven.
- Leave working room for a long peel and safe movement.
- Plan a cool prep surface, lighting and a dry storage area.
- Keep wood and other combustibles outside required clearances. The arch below is an illustration, not approved fuel storage.
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The parts behind the pizza.
Use this list to compare an engineered oven kit with a custom masonry build. Quantities stay open until the oven design and site are confirmed.
1
Refractory cooking floor ≈ 29 full-brick equivalents
Area-only placeholder.
Specify food-contact suitability, thickness, temperature rating and installation with the oven supplier. Cut layout, vent landing and actual brick size can change the order quantity.
2
Refractory dome & compatible mortar · quantity TBD
Use firebrick or a purpose-designed refractory system. Ordinary building brick or general-purpose cement is not a substitute in the hot face. Dome geometry and opening need a proven design.
3
Under-floor & dome insulation · specification TBD
Confirm compressive strength, temperature rating, moisture protection and thickness. Follow the product safety data sheet, dust controls and handling requirements.
4
Foundation, stand & structural hearth · design required
A local professional must assess soil, frost, drainage, oven weight, support spans and reinforcement. No slab or reinforcing schedule is supplied here.
5
Vent, flue, chimney & weather cap · specialist sizing
Confirm draft, spark-control requirements, outlet height and all clearances. The drawn chimney is illustrative. Do not copy its proportions as a specification.
6
Exterior finish, flashings & accessories
Weatherproof finish, suitable door, thermometer, peel, heat-resistant tools and appropriate fire equipment. Source materials rated for their intended use.
A budget with room for reality.
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From idea to first firing
Build in the right order.
This is a planning sequence, not step-by-step construction instructions. Duration depends on site, approvals, lead times, concrete and refractory curing.
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Before a fire is ever litUse outdoors only, with appropriate ventilation and no enclosed or partly enclosed shelter unless specifically designed and approved. Follow local burn restrictions, the oven system’s curing and firing schedule, and the installer’s safety instructions. Never use accelerants. Keep children and pets away, and treat ashes as hot even after the fire appears out.
Bring these questions to the local reviewer
- Which building, fire, air-quality and planning rules apply at this exact address?
- What separation is required from buildings, roofs, fences, trees, property lines and stored fuel?
- Is the foundation suitable for soil, frost, loads and drainage?
- How will the vent, chimney, weather sealing and expansion joints work?
- Is the chosen oven system approved for the intended residential or commercial use?