Brick Ovens DIY. Time-Tested Classic in Modern Design

Ilya Polyakov — a furnace master with over 30 years of experience, author of the best practical guides on laying bricks for stoves, fireplaces, and barbecues.

This book is dedicated to proven methods of making ovens by hand — from classic Russian ones to modernized heating-cooking systems. It collects the best inventions of masters from the XVIII–XX centuries, based on the principles of reliability, practicality, and efficiency.

This edition includes:
- 27 oven diagrams with detailed order layouts and instructions;
- practical tips on arranging nodes that affect the efficiency and durability of the oven;
- recommendations on laying, operating, maintaining, and repairing ovens, and much more.

The guide is designed for both professional furnace builders and novice craftsmen who strive to build an oven themselves.