Browse Forums Increasing Home Value 1 Sep 14, 2011 1:24 pm I'm planning on using the left over bricks from our build to make an in built bbq and heat brick pizza oven. I think this will add value , or at the very least add an extra selling point for the house. What about the experts on here? Point Cook, Victoria - Being hounded by the fascists!! Re: Bricked in Pizza oven and BBQ` 2Sep 19, 2011 11:36 am Unless it is a feature of an integrated outdoor area I think you will be wasting your time. Most people have a BBQ already and they will only pay extra for one that is high quality and as I mentioned fits in to an area well that can be used for entertaining or family gatherings. We were looking at his also but decided to go against it as the side of the house that our outdoor area is also has the garage (drive through) and doesn't open to the rear yard because we get all the afternoon heat on that side.. can you load a pic of your plan and where you want to put it?? Re: Bricked in Pizza oven and BBQ` 3Sep 21, 2011 11:37 am Love the idea however I dont think it will add value, but as you said if finished well it could be a nice selling point that sets your home apart from the rest. If I were you I would go ahead and build it if its something you will use and enjoy. Re: Bricked in Pizza oven and BBQ` 4Sep 25, 2011 11:43 am with regard to the pizza oven, be careful as normal house bricks will explode. You need solid bricks, not ones with the holes. What happens is the air inside the holes heats up and expands until they eventually explode. Cheers Em Hi Chippy, no there isn't, gave it a really good look through and literally opened everything and checked all edges as well. Hence the question, just hoping someone would… 2 2071 My daughter and son in law are about to start building, they are having a 600mm induction cook top and 900mm oven. It's personal preferance 5 10827 I recently went through a similar renovation and move scenario when updating our family home. We also swapped some rooms around and tackled a major… 2 9755 |