HOW TO BUILD THE CORTILE BARILE

by BrickWood Ovens

Make 2 piles of Standard Brick and spray with

water until they are saturated. HINT: Place the
better looking bricks in one pile and the not-so-hot
bricks in the 2nd pile. Mortar the better looking
STEP B-1

brick on the front half of your base..

Haga 2 pilas de ladrillos estándar y spray con

agua hasta que se saturan. SUGERENCIA:
Coloque los mejores ladrillos que buscan en una
pila y los ladrillos no tan caliente en la segunda
pila. Mortero del ladrillo mejor aspecto en la mitad
delantera de su base ..

STARTING ON THE BACK OF THE SLAB,

Mark the location of the CENTER of the slab and
work from the inside to the outside. Mortar the
longest side and bottom of the longest side of
each brick with MORTAR and place each brick
STEP B-2

3/8” apart (3/8” JOINTS). MORTAR ALL BRICKS

VERTICALLY ON THEIR SIDES!!

ARRANQUE EN LA PARTE POSTERIOR DE LA

LOSA, Marque la ubicación del centro de la losa
y trabajar desde el interior hacia el exterior.
Mortero el lado más largo y la parte inferior del
lado más largo de cada ladrillo con mortero de
alta temperatura y colocar cada ladrillo de 3/8" de
separación (3/8" JUNTAS). MORTERO TODOS
LOS LADRILLOS EN VERTICAL EN SU LADO!

Mark the CENTER of the FRONT SLAB and

mortar the bricks from the inside to the outside
using the high-temp mortar. KEEP LEVEL.
STEP B-3

Remember to keep 3/8” joints between each brick

(about the width of a pencil).

Marque el centro de la losa FRONT y mortero de

los ladrillos desde el interior hacia el exterior con
el mortero de alta temperatura. MANTENGA
NIVEL. Recuerde que debe mantener de 3/8
"juntas entre cada ladrillo (aproximadamente el
ancho de un lápiz).

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 Mortar the brick into place on both sides. If
possible, allow this step to dry for 24 hours. Mortar
the standard size brick from the OUTSIDE to
STEP B-4

INSIDE.

Mortero el ladrillo en su lugar a ambos lados.

Si es posible, permitir que este paso se seque
durante 24 horas. Mortero del tamaño deladrillos
estándar desde EL EXTERIOR hacia EL
INTERIOR.

Cover the INSULATED BASE slab with about 1”

of ALL PURPOSE SAND. This sand is used to
STEP B-5

level the cooking surface firebrick with the firebrick

frame. DO NOT USE SILICA SAND!!

Cubrir la base con capa de aislamiento de 1”

de toda la ARENA PROPÓSITO. Esta arena
se utiliza para nivelar la superficie de cocción
de ladrillo refractario con el marco de ladrillo
refractario. NO USE ARENA SILICA!

- CRUCIAL MEASUREMENT -
ATTENTION!!

In the next two steps, make sure that the cooking

surface firebrick (tan shown) is PERFECTLY
LEVEL with the firebrick frame (red shown).
- MUCHO CRUCIAL –
En los dos pasos siguientes, asegúrese de que la
superficie de cocción de ladrillo refractario (tan
ilustrado) está perfectamente nivelada con el
marco de ladrillo refractario (rojo muestra).

Place the FIREBRICK in a HERRINGBONE

PATTERN*. Each firebrick should be level with
the frame brick in height. Add or subtract sand if
needed. DO NOT MORTAR FIREBRICK!!
STEP B-6

*Herringbone pattern is REQUIRED for surface! Pizza peels will

slide smoothly across uneven firebrick when laid at this angle.

Coloque el ladrillo refractario en un archivo diseño

en espiga*. Cada ladrillo refractario debe estar a
nivel con el ladrillo marco de altura. Sumar o
restar arena si es necesario.
NO MORTERO LADRILLO REFRACTARIO!
*Patrón en espiga es OBLIGATORIO para la superficie!

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 Fill in the remaining voids with firebrick.
Cut to size with the miter saw or angle grinder
using masonry blades. DO NOT FILL THE
STEP B-7

LOOSE JOINTS BETWEEN THE FIREBRICKS!

You will do this on Step B-40.

Rellene los huecos restantes con ladrillo refractario.

Corte a la medida con la sierra ingletadora o
amoladora angular con palas de albañilería.
NO LLENE LAS JUNTAS SUELTOS ENTRE LOS
LADRILLOS REFRACTARIOS! Lo hará en el paso
B-40.

After the oven has CURED FOR 7 DAYS, turn the

STEP B-8

Front & Back Wall forms over and open Box 2.

Después de que el horno se haya CURADO

DURANTE 7 DÍAS, girar el frente y parte posterior
formas de pared y abra el recuadro 2.
STEP B-9

Remove the foam from all 5 pieces of the oven.

Retire la espuma de todas las 5 piezas del horno.

STEP B-10

Remove all foam particles from each

oven piece with a metal wire brush.

Quite todas las partículas de espuma

de cada horno pieza con un cepillo de
alambre de metal.

Carefully place the Front Wall section about

STEP B-11

9” from the front of your new base. Center

from Left to Right. DO NOT MORTAR!!

Coloque con cuidado la sección de pared frontal

alrededor del 9 "en el frente de su nueva base.
Centro de izquierda a derecha. MORTERO NO!

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 Set the Rear Panel on the base about 32” from
STEP B-12
the front panel. Center from Left to Right.

Ajuste el panel posterior en la base

cerca de 32" desde el panel frontal.
Centro de Izquierda a derecha.

Gently place both side panels on the oven.

STEP B-13

You do not need to place the top panel on (but you

probably will to see how cool your new oven looks!)

Coloque con cuidado los dos paneles

laterals del horno. No es necesario
colocar el panel superior.

Use your mallet to tap all 4 pieces into a tight unit.

Then use a piece of chalk, pencil or Sharpie®
STEP B-14

to mark a line around the entire inside and

outside of your oven.

Usa tu martillo para insertar las 4 piezas

en una unidad apretada.
A continuación, utilice un trozo de tiza, lápiz o
Sharpie® para marcar una línea alrededor de
todo el interior y el exterior de su horno.
STEP B-15

Carefully remove all (4) pieces and set aside.

Retire con cuidado todas las

piezas (4) y reservar.

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 Apply a thin layer of High-Temp mortar to the
STEP B-16
marked FRONT & BACK section. The mortar
should be around 1/8” – 1/4” thick.

Aplique una capa delgada de mortero de alta

temperatura EN LA PARTE DELANTERA Y
PARTE TRASERA marcada. El mortero debe
estar alrededor de 1/8 "- 1/4" de espesor.

Carefully set the Front Wall panel into place.

STEP B-17

Use your rubber mallet to tap into position.

Coloque con cuidado el panel de pared

Frontal en su lugar. Utiliza tu mazo de
goma para golpear a su posición.
STEP B-18

Repeat Steps B16 & B17 with the Back Wall.

Repita los pasos B16 & B17

con la pared del fondo.

Place mortar on the marked section of the

STEP B-19

base AND on the flanges of the Front &

Back Wall Panels. See Drawing.

Colocar mortero en la sección marcada de

la base y en las bridas de la Paneles frontal
y posterior de la pared. Vea Dibujo.

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STEP B-20
Gently place either Side Wall panel into place.

Coloque con cuidado cualquier panel

de pared lateral en su lugar.

Place the second Side Wall panel into place. But

STEP B-21

we guess you already knew that was coming..

Coloque el segundo panel de pared lateral

En su lugar. Pero supongo que ya sabía
Que iba a venir ..

Place mortar on the flanges on both

STEP B-22

Side Wall panels AND on the tops of

both Front & Back Wall panels.

Coloque mortero en las pestañas de los

paneles de pared lateral y en la parte superior e
ambos paneles frontal y posterior de la pared.

Gently place the top panel on. USE THE

STEP B-23

RUBBER MALLET TO TAP ALL (5) PIECES

INTO A FIRM & TIGHT UNIT.

Coloque con cuidado el panel superior. USO DEL

MAZO DE GOMA PARA TODAS LAS PIEZAS
TAP (5) EN UNA EMPRESA Y LA UNIDAD
APRETADO.

Steps B24 – B40 show the required 6” round exhaust with 9” exhaust pipe.
These directions showcase the suggested DuraTech 6” x 9” exhaust kit.
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 Apply heat resistant adhesive on the bottom
of the anchor plate. Apply liberally to ensure
B--24

minimal heat loss. Our DuraTech kits come with

a 10oz tube of heat resistant silicone adhesive.
STEP B

Aplicar el adhesivo resistente al calor sobre

la parte inferior de la placa de anclaje. Aplicar
generosamente para asegurar la pérdida de
calor mínima. Nuestros kits DuraTech vienen
con un tubo de 10oz de adhesivo de silicona
resistente al calor.
STEP B-25

Press the anchor plate into place.

Presione la placa de anclaje en su lugar.

Secure the 9” exhaust pipe to the anchor plate by

STEP B-26

simply twisting and locking the pipe into place.

Asegure el 9" tubo de escape a la

placa de anclaje simplemente girando
y bloqueando el tubo en su lugar.

Apply a 1/8” to 1/4” thick layer of Hi-Temp

STEP B-27

mortar along ALL OVEN JOINTS including

all (4) sides of the anchor plate.

Aplicar un 1/8" a 1/4" gruesa capa de

refractario a lo largo TODAS JUNTAS
DEL HORNO incluyendo todos los
lados (4) de la placa de anclaje.

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 Starting on the Back Panel of the oven,
completely wrap the oven with (1) layer
STEP B-28
of 1” Ceramic Fiber Blanket.

Comenzando en el panel posterior del horno,

envolver completamente el horno con (1) la
capa de 1” manta de fibra cerámica.

Trim the edges of Ceramic Fiber Blanket around

the Front & Back Wall panels (as shown).
STEP B-29

DO NOT trim the blanket on the side panels.

Recorte los bordes de la manta de fibra

cerámica de todo el frontal y los paneles de
la pared posterior (como se muestra).
No recorte la manta en los paneles laterales.
STEP B-30

Lay the Ceramic Fiber Blanket along the sides of

the oven so they meet along the top of the oven.

Coloque la manta de fibra cerámica a lo largo

de los lados del horno para que respondan a
lo largo de la parte superior del horno.

Wrap the oven with a 2nd layer of Ceramic Fiber

Blanket. This time, you only need to wrap both
STEP B-31

Side Walls and the Back Wall. A 2nd layer of

blanket IS NOT NEEDED on the Front Wall.

Envuelva el horno con una 2ª capa de manta

de fibra cerámica. Esta vez, sólo es necesario
para envolver las dos paredes laterales y la
pared trasera. Una segunda capa de manta no
es necesario en la pared frontal.

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 Trim the blanket so you can lay the blanket over
both Side Walls. Then trim the Back Wall blanket
STEP B-32

so the oven is uniform in blanket coverage.

Recorte la manta para que pueda poner la manta

sobre ambas paredes laterales. A continuación,
cortar la manta pared posterior para el horno
es uniforme en la cobertura de manta.
STEP B-33

Trim the opening of the oven so the blanket is

roughly 3/4” from the corners of the top and sides.

Recorte la abertura del horno para la manta

es de aproximadamente 3/4" de las esquinas
de la parte superior y los lados.

With the remaining blanket, cut / shape enough

blanket to run (2) layers of insulating blanket
STEP B-34

along the top of the oven. This will create a

rounded shape when covered with stucco.

Con la manta restante, cortar / formar manta

suficiente para correr (2) capas de manta
aislante a lo largo de la parte superior del
horno. Esto creará una forma redondeada
cuando está cubierta con estuco.

Wrap the entire oven with Metal Lathe (Chicken

Wire). Use the Rebar Wire to tie each section of
Metal Lathe together. The Lathe should be firm
STEP B-35

against the blanket – not too tight.. not too loose.

Note: This step is actually easier than it looks.

Envuelva el horno entero con metal Torno (alambre

de pollo). Utilice el alambre para atar barras de
refuerzo cada sección de metal Torno juntos. La
rueda debe ser firme en contra de la manta - no
demasiado apretado .. no demasiado suelto.
Nota: Este paso es realmente más fácil de lo que parece.

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STEP B-36 Trim the Metal Lathe so you can fold
it inward 90 degrees and remain 3/4”
from all sides of the opening.

Recorte el torno mecánico para que pueda

doblar hacia adentro 90 grados y permanecer
3/4" desde todos los lados de la abertura.

Fold the Metal Lathe 90 Degrees inward, but

CLOSE--UP

keep it 3/4” from the sides of the oven opening.

You will be placing stucco in that 3/4” section.
CLOSE

Dobla el metal Torno 90 grados hacia

adentro, pero que sea 3/4" de los lados
de la abertura del horno. Usted va a colocar
en estuco que 3/4" sección.

IN STEPS B37 – B41 YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH STUCCO. BE SURE TO READ THE
MANUFACTURERS REQUIREMENTS ON MIXING, APPLYING AND CURING STUCCO
AS THERE ARE SEVERAL STEPS TO PROPERLY WORK WITH AND APPLY STUCCO!

Cover the oven with 1/2” of Stucco.

STEP B-37

Don’t worry if some Metal Lathe is showing,

you will cover it with the next layer of stucco.

Cubra el horno con 1/2 "de Estuco.

No se preocupe si algunos Torno de
metal está mostrando, usted lo cubre con
la siguiente capa de estuco.

ALLOW THE 1st LAYER OF STUCCO

STEP B-38

TO DRY FOR 48 HOURS!

PERMITEN LA CAPA DE 1 DE ESTUCO

SECAR DURANTE 48 HORAS!

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 Use the Construction Sponge to shape &
smooth the 2nd layer of Stucco. Allow another
48 hours for the Stucco to dry, then finish the
STEP B-39

oven in your predetermined design.

(See next page for Finishing Ideas)

Utilice la esponja para dar forma a la

construcción y suavizar la 2 ª capa de
estuco. Permita que otras 48 horas para
que el estuco se seque, y luego terminar
el horno en su diseño predeterminado.

After 48 hours has passed, apply a 2nd

CLOSE--UP

layer of Stucco. Make sure the Stucco is

even with the opening of the oven.
CLOSE

Después de 48 horas ha pasado, aplique una

capa de estuco segundo. Asegúrese de que
el estuco es aún con la apertura del horno.

Pour the ½ of the 5lb bag of flour onto the

firebrick cooking surface. Using your hand,
B--40

spread the flour in between the firebrick joints.

Use just enough flour to tighten the bricks.
STEP B

Verter la mitad de la bolsa de 5 libras de harina

sobre la superficie de cocción de ladrillo
refractario. Con la mano, se extendió la harina en
medio de las juntas de ladrillos refractarios. Use
sólo lo suficiente harina para apretar los ladrillos.

Pick up your phone keyboard and announce –

“THANKS TO BRICKWOOD OVENS,
STEP B-41

I JUST SAVED $2000 ON MY WOOD-

FIRED OVEN BY BUILDING IT MYSELF!”

Descuelgue el teléfono y el teclado y anunciar –

"GRACIAS A BRICKWOOD OVENS, ME
ACABA DE GUARDAR $2000 EN MI HORNO
PIZZA POR CONSTRUCCIÓN DE TI MISMO!"

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 - FINISHING THE CORTILE BARILE OVEN -
Once you have fully assembled your Cortile Barile oven, you MUST apply some sort of finish to protect the
Castable Refractory from the elements. The finish can be as simple as a couple of layers of paint on the
Stucco shell or an elaborate housing that would make any true Italian proud!
Before you even begin your project, visit your local Masonry and/or Building Supply and look through their
various types of masonry veneers. Keep in mind, this oven will last for generations – make it awesome!

Painted Stucco Finish Painted Stucco w/ Thin Brick Veneer

Stucco Shell w/ Thin Brick Veneer Finish Complete Brick Oven Housing

- BASIC TYPES OF MASONRY FINISHES -

STUCCO BRICK VENEER STONE VENEER NATURAL STONE

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Once the BrickWood Ovens foam mold has been removed and the oven has had time to dry for 3-
4 days, you can begin the firing process. This is probably the most important of all directions!
The purpose of a slow cure is to ensure that all moisture in the firebrick and the mortar exits the
oven slowly and evenly. Drying the oven too quickly can result in moisture turning into steam and
steam can possibly crack your castable refractory.

DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3

Place 1 standard size firelog on Place 2 standard size firelogs on top Place 3 standard size firelogs on top
top of dry kindling. Use paper to of dry kindling. Use paper to ignite - of dry kindling. Use paper to ignite -
ignite - not chemical igniters. not chemical igniters. not chemical igniters.

DAY 4 DAY 5 DAY 6

Place 3 standard size firelogs on top of Place 3 standard size firelogs on top of Place 3 standard size firelogs on top of
dry kindling. dry kindling. dry kindling.

Burn down to embers. Spread embers. Burn down to embers. Spread embers. Burn down to embers. Spread embers.

Place 1 firelog on the embers to ignite. Place 2 firelogs on the embers to ignite. Place 3 firelogs on the embers to ignite.
Spread embers around cooking surface Spread embers around cooking surface. Spread embers around cooking surface.

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Properly heating the cooking surface is very important when using a brick oven. Simply building a fire
in the center of the oven and pushing the embers to the rear of the oven will result in uneven cooking.
When heating the oven, start in the front / center and spread the fire around the cooking surface for
60+ minutes. This will heat the entire cooking surface and will bring the oven to the perfect cooking
temperature. Word to the wise - hold off on that pizza party until you have mastered your oven!

15 – 20 Minutes 20 - 45 Minutes 45 - 60 Minutes 60+ Minutes

Only use dry, hard wood Split into small pieces Good size - 18” x 5” x 5” Spilt again for kindling

Stack kindling front / middle Ignite Spread embers around Add 3 - 4 pieces of firewood

Good burn - Feel the heat! Spread embers around Add more firewood Blazing Inferno!!

Spread embers - Set 15 min Push embers to back Brush cooking surface TIME TO COOK!!!
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