Installation guide

Pompeii Oven Instructions

2. The Oven Stand

Overview

The concrete block stand rests on the foundation slab, and

provides the legs (structure) that support the insulating

hearth. The hearth slab will be constructed to lie on top of

the block stand and your oven dome in turn will rest on the

hearth. The hearth stand is constructed using standard (8’

x 8” x 16” and 8” x 8” x 8”) concrete blocks. The hearth

slab fits flush to the edges of the oven stand.

The first three courses of the block stand form a three-

sided U, leaving an opening in the oven front that provides

access for wood storage. The fourth course of blocks

spans the opening at the front of the U, by resting on two

pieces of 2"x2"x3/8" angle iron. Alternatively, a pre-cast

lintel can be used to span the base opening. The

insulating hearth, once poured, will rest directly on the

fourth course of blocks. (Photo 2.1)

2.1 Angle iron supports the fourth block course.

For large commercial ovens, it is necessary to build a third

leg (supporting column) in the center of the stand to

support the additional weight of the larger commercial

oven and its hearth slab. If you are interested in building a

larger oven, please contact us via www.fornobravo.com.

2.2. Stand with cast lintels.

2.3. A corner installation.

Instructions

Build a block stand comprised of four courses using

standard 8"x16"x8" and 8"x8"x8" concrete blocks found at

your local building supply store.

We recommend that you dry stack your building blocks,

then after you have checked that your stand is square and

level, fill every other core with concrete and rebar for

stability. This approach will save you time and energy

compared with mortaring each block in place, and will

provide you with a structurally solid base.

Using a chalk line, mark the layout of your block stand

directly on the foundation slab. Make sure that it faces

exactly where you want your oven opening to face. Then,

lay your first course of blocks directly on your slab. Use