If you’re planning a pizza oven in Christchurch, using the right materials is key to how well it cooks and how long it lasts. Heat retention, weather exposure, and brick choice all play a part, whether you’re building from scratch or using a pizza oven kit.
Refractory bricks are essential for pizza ovens because they are designed to handle extreme heat and release it evenly. Standard house bricks are not suitable and can crack or fail over time. This is why many people building pizza ovens look specifically for refractory bricks alongside oven kits and components.
Christchurch conditions also matter. Outdoor ovens need materials that can cope with temperature changes and moisture, which is why pizza oven kits combined with quality bricks are a popular option. Kits provide a reliable starting point, while custom brick choices allow flexibility in size, finish, and design.
Outdun Ltd supplies pizza oven kits, individual oven components, and a wide range of bricks, including refractory options. Brick cutting and custom sizing are also available to suit different builds and renovations.
If you’re planning a pizza oven or need bricks cut to size in Christchurch, get in touch with Outdun to discuss your project. Appointments are recommended, as the yard is not always staffed on-site.
Yes. Outdun Ltd supplies pizza oven kits and pre-made pizza ovens in Christchurch, with options ranging from dome-only kits to fully completed ovens.
Pizza ovens use refractory bricks, also known as fire bricks, because they are made to withstand very high temperatures and store heat evenly during cooking.
Yes. Refractory bricks are available in multiple sizes and thicknesses and are suitable for pizza ovens, fireplaces, and other high-heat applications.
Yes. Pizza oven kits, individual oven components, and a wide range of bricks can be sourced together, making it easier to build or customise a pizza oven.
Yes. Bricks can be cut to custom sizes, including slips and specialty shapes, using either supplied bricks or customer-provided bricks.
Yes. When built with proper insulation and heat-resistant materials like refractory bricks, pizza ovens perform well in Christchurch’s outdoor conditions.
Yes. Appointments are recommended, as the yard is not always staffed on-site.
You can call us at 027 272 7978, email us at outdun@xtra.co.nz, or send a message through our contact form.