Building an AB Courtyard BBQ Grilling Station
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Build a BBQ Grilling Station with the AB Courtyard Collection in
a weekend. This project demonstrates how to build on a hard,
level surface, such as concrete or pavers. To build on soil, you
must create a foundation pad. (Refer to
How-to sheet #220
for more information on alternative foundations.)
The dimensions of this BBQ grilling station used in this example
are 36 in. H x 36 in. D x 87 in. W (0.9 m H x 0.9 m D x 2.2 m W)
using a 39 in. (1.0 m) wide grill. To build using a different
size grill, see Figure 8 for information on other grill widths.
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Step 1: Build the First Post/Pillar
Mark out the location of your grilling station. Draw an 87 in. (2.2
m) minimum guideline where the back of the BBQ grilling station will
be constructed.
Place the first Corner Block on the guideline where you want to
begin. Place 3 more Corner blocks and 2 AB York blocks (Figure 1).
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Step 1
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Figure 1: First Post/Pillar Base Course Pattern
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Step 1
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Use a square to line up the blocks to ensure your post/pillar is square.
Remove the raised ring on one of the AB York Blocks using a hammer
and chisel. This will provide a flat surface for the next course of
blocks. On the second course, place 4 Corner blocks so that they
offset the blocks beneath them. Split an AB Dublin end-split block
and place the large piece with the raised rings facing down and the
split side against the Corner block (Figure 2). Save the smaller
piece to be used at the end of the wall panel.
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Step 1
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Figure 2: First Post/Pillar 2nd Course Pattern
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Step 1
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Step 2: Build the Wall Panel
Begin the wall panel by installing the first 2 courses at the same
time, using the patterns shown (Figure 3), or one you have chosen.
In this example we are alternating between AB Dublin and AB York
blocks. Building the first 2 courses at the same time will ensure
that the blocks line up properly. End the base course of the wall
panel with a Corner block. End the second course of the wall panel
with the remaining small piece of the AB Dublin end-split block used
on the post/pillar (Figure 3). |
Step 2
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Figure 3: Wall Panel Course Patterns
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Step 2
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Step 3: Build the Second Post/Pillar
Continue building the second post/pillar by placing 3 additional Corner
blocks and 1 AB York block as shown (Figure 4).
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Step 3
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Figure 4: 2nd Post/Pillar Base Course Pattern
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Use a square to position the blocks. Remove the raised ring on the
AB York block with a hammer and chisel. Build the second course of
the post/pillar by placing 4 Corner blocks starting with the first Corner
block against the small piece of the AB Dublin end-split block
(Figure 5).
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Step 3
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Figure 5: 2nd Post/Pillar 2nd Course Pattern
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Step 4: Continue Building
Continue stacking courses by repeating Steps 1-3 until the desired
height is achieved. This example uses a total of 5 courses, plus one
additional course of 5 Corner blocks to each post/pillar. The wall panel is
one course lower than the posts/pillars to allow for movement of the grill
hood (Figure 6).
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Step 4
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Figure 6: Hood Movement
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Step 5
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Step 5: Finish
Place Wall Caps on top of the wall panel by alternating the caps to
keep a straight line. Secure the caps in place with masonry adhesive
(adhesive optional). Choose a countertop material to fit your design
(Figure 7). Set your countertops in place and check for level. Shims
may be used if adjustments are necessary. Secure the countertops in
place with masonry adhesive, (adhesive optional) move the grill into
place and you are ready to fire up the grill!
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Step 5
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Figure 7: Countertops
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Finished
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Materials Needed:
39 in(0.99 m) Grill
50 Corner Blocks
21 AB York Blocks
12 AB Dublin Blocks
5 Wall Caps
2 Outdoor Countertop Material
24 in (600 mm) x 32 in (800 mm)
2 Tubes of Masonry Adhesive
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Tools Needed:
Square
Measuring Tape
String Line
Level
Hammer & Chisel
Safety Glasses & Work Gloves
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