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    Natural building EARTH OVEN

    Nov 04, 2021 4 minutes
    WORDS & PHOTOS BY DANI WOLFF
    “It’s important to stick to the ratios to ensure the most efficient burn”

    Whether it’s for pizzas, bread or slow-cooked roasts, earth ovens are delightful to use and made from natural and breathable materials.

    Building your own earth oven is a great place to start your natural building journey and an excellent way to test the clay content of your subsoil. The following is a guide for a medium-sized oven. You can increase or decrease the size of your oven, but it’s important to stick to the ratios which not only ensure the most efficient burn, but means you’ll eliminate the need to incorporate a flue.

    PREPARE YOUR BASE

    Your base will need to be at least one metre square

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