With such a large Italian-American population, it’s no wonder that NJ has gone crazy about outdoor pizza ovens. Seeded in old world tradition, these outdoor, fire powered ovens are capable of bringing bold, rich flavor and texture to pizza and all of your favorite dishes – fast!
Techo-Bloc designs and manufactures are some of the most sought-after outdoor pizza ovens in NJ. Known for their cooking power, efficiency and beauty, a Techo-Bloc pizza oven can act as the centerpiece of your outdoor living space.
Ready to start enjoying a Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza oven of your very own? Our experts have assembled everything you need to know about choosing and installing the pizza oven of your dreams.
Why Techo-Bloc Outdoor Pizza Ovens?
First things first: Why should you choose a Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza oven for your NJ home? Here’s a look at just some of the many benefits associated with doing so:
Beauty
Techo-Bloc takes pride in designing stunning outdoor pizza ovens that mirror the beauty of natural stone. Each pizza oven features concrete units that have been crafted to mimic the colors, shapes and textures found in nature. Even the most well-trained eye won’t be able to tell the difference.
Variety
Techo-Bloc offers several different pizza oven kits in order to accommodate homeowner needs. Whether you desire a more rustic-looking unit or prefer something modern and sleek, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.
Affordable
When compared to natural stone pizza ovens and other manufactured stone outdoor pizza ovens, Techo-Bloc offers some of the most affordable units on the market.
Ease of Incorporation
Techo-Bloc pizza ovens are designed to compliment other outdoor kitchen and outdoor living features, such as countertops, fireplaces and patio pavers. This means that it’s very easy for you to create a uniform outdoor living space.
Healthy Living
The wood fired outdoor pizza ovens produced by Techo-Bloc offer a healthy means of cooking up pizzas and other dishes. Not only is it healthy for you, but it’s healthier for the environment, as you’ll be cutting back on your energy consumption.
Delicious Food
There’s simply no comparison for the rich and delightful flavors associated with foods prepared on a Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza oven. Your friends and family will all love gathering at your home for some of the most mouth-watering and memorable dinners of their lives.
Installing Your Techo-Bloc Outdoor Pizza Oven
Techo-Bloc makes it easy for skilled do-it-yourself types to install a beautiful, effective and long-lasting outdoor pizza oven. Whether you’ve decided to handle the work on your own or hire a professional, though, it’s important that you understand the necessary steps to be taken throughout the installation process:
Verify Local Regulations
Before anything else, you need to check with your local authorities to make sure that there’s nothing in your city or county safety regulations that would prevent you from being able to install and use an outdoor pizza oven. Make sure that you verify standards for where outdoor pizza ovens can be installed and take note of any special requirements or restrictions to ensure that you choose the right unit for your home.
Choose a Location
Next, you need to determine where your Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza oven will be situated. Although it should go without saying, an outdoor pizza oven is intended for outdoor use only.
Attempting to use the wood fired pizza oven in an indoor or enclosed space can be extremely dangerous. Find a suitable location in your outdoor living space.
It should be noted that pizza ovens should generally be located at least 19.6′ away from any structure, including garages and gazebos. This is an important safety measure.
Make sure, too, that your pizza oven will not be in a position where it blocks you or your family from being able to access other areas of your landscape. Finally, keep in mind that some of the Techo-Bloc pizza ovens are pre-assembled.
As a result, you need to make sure that your delivery service will be able to maneuver the pre-assembled oven and actually get it into the area where the oven will be permanently seated.
Excavate the Area
Whether the Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza oven is coming to your home pre-assembled or not, you’ll still need to take measures to prepare the foundation and excavate the area where the pizza oven will sit. A concrete foundation will need to be poured for the pizza oven, and this foundation must meet local regulations and standards.
Depending on what your locale requires, you’ll need to excavate the area to a specific width and depth. Make sure that the area is free of any rocks, roots, and other debris an that it is firmly compacted to support the concrete and pizza oven. You may need to rent special excavation equipment to make the task faster and simpler.
Installation
As mentioned previously, most Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza ovens will actually arrive at your home pre-assembled. This means that you won’t have to do a lot of work to actually install the pizza oven.
Because of the weight and size of the oven, though, you will need the help of a forklift in order to maneuver the unit and get it seated on the prepared concrete foundation. Once situated, the shipping screws and straps will need to be removed, wood boxes can be situated on either side of the oven, and you’ll be ready to light your first fire.
In the case of Techo-Bloc pizza ovens like the unit in the Valencia product line, however, more work will be involved. Keep this in mind when selecting your pizza oven.
If you go this route you will need to be prepared to take steps to lay down and glue rows of masonry units and caps together in order to complete the assembly of the oven. Specific manufacturer instructions are available on the Techo-Bloc website to ensure that the installation goes off without a hitch.
Enjoy and Maintain
Once installed, you’re ready to start enjoying it. Be sure to follow manufacturer specifications when cooking with your oven, and take care to properly clean the oven after each use. Cover the oven when not in use for protection against wind, rain, and snow.
Buying a Techo-Bloc Outdoor Pizza Oven in NJ
Braen Supply is the top supplier of Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza ovens in NJ and its neighboring areas. We are authorized Techo-Bloc dealers, and our strong partnership with Techo-Bloc ensures that we always carry the latest product offerings and have the most accurate, up-to-date information on their product lines.
Our team is very knowledgeable about each of the Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza ovens that we sell, and are more than capable of helping you select the right oven for your home. We’ll provide you with advice on installing your oven, or can suggest a reliable, local contractor that’s familiar with Techo-Bloc products. We sell Techo-Bloc outdoor pizza ovens at the fairest and most competitive prices around. Talk to one of our experts about setting your NJ, NY, NYC or PA home up with an outdoor pizza oven today.
