Build a built in braai

This barbecue originally sat on a wobbly cart, which made the heat uneven and the oil pool in a corner. The new built-in bench is constructed of special concrete and tiled, with meranti doors underneath to hide the gas bottle. A mosaic feature was created to hang above. 

Special Concrete Blocks
The bench is built from Hebel Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), a lightweight, heat-friendly material. The blocks and panels are easy to lay and after the first course (the first row) is levelled, the rest are secured with a 3mm bed of adhesive.
To Cut: Use a panel saw and wear a respirator, ear and eye protection, sleeves and gloves.
To Tile: Tile the panel and side blocks for heat resistance by spreading tile adhesive and laying the tiles. Mix grout and push into the joints with a squeegee. Wipe clean when dry.