arches question Pompeii Oven Construction Discuss arches question in the Pizza Oven Design and Installation forums; Should one make the outside arch slightly bigger than the inside arch....

[briot]

Should one make the outside arch slightly bigger than the inside arch.

[jmhepworth]

That's what I did. You want a reveal on the inside arch to fit a door against. If the outer arch is not slightly larger, the door will fit to tightly before you can fit it up against the inner arch.

[thebadger]

Yes, each of my arches was about 1 inch wider.

This helps you have two doors one door for the inner arch and one for the outer arch to keep out the elements.

Hope this helps.
Dick