Company Profile and Production Standards

Sxistolithos, established in 1992 in Edessa, Greece, specializes in importing and processing natural stones and manufacturing outdoor construction products such as garden barbecues, wood-fired ovens, benches, sinks, faucets, chapels, and wells. The company prioritizes the use of certified, high-quality raw materials including Greek fire bricks, fire-resistant cement, volcanic sand admixtures, and reinforced concrete to ensure consistent quality, performance, and functionality. Strict quality control is maintained through detailed raw material evaluation and collaboration with certified suppliers. Both ready-made and custom products are offered, emphasizing customer satisfaction, responsibility, and timely delivery.

Product Compliance and Safety

The garden barbecues designed for solid fuel comply with European Directive 2001/95/EC on general product safety. Sxistolithos issues EU Declarations of Conformity confirming adherence to harmonized standards, specifically EN 1860-1/2013, which governs appliances, solid fuels, and firelighters for barbecuing, including requirements and test methods.

Product Range and Specifications

Barbecues

Barbecues are primarily constructed from fire bricks available in red, yellow, grey-black, and brown colors. Four size options are offered: Small (0.76 x 0.90 m), Medium (0.76 x 1.10 m), Large (0.76 x 1.55 m), and Double (0.90 x 1.55 m). Some models combine fire bricks with natural stones such as Karystos stone, limestone, Afytos stone, or concrete details to enhance durability and aesthetics.

Barbecue Sets

Complete barbecue sets include a barbecue unit, bench with sink, and traditional wood-fired ovens (~70 cm diameter). Set lengths range from approximately 2.55 m to 4.15 m, constructed from combinations of brown firebrick, limestone, grey-black firebrick, and natural stones. Some benches feature cement sinks and cast iron cooking surfaces for functional outdoor cooking solutions.

Export Activity

Sxistolithos exports worldwide, including Hungary, recognized for unique barbecue compositions that enhance outdoor living globally.

Key Technical Data Summary

• Firebrick dimensions: Width 0.76 m (0.90 m for double width), length varies 0.90 m to 1.55 m.
• Barbecue sets integrate benches and wood-fired ovens with customizable external dimensions.
• Materials: Greek fire bricks, volcanic admixtures, reinforced concrete, natural stones (Karystos, Afytos), cement details.
• Compliance with EN 1860-1/2013 for solid fuel barbecues.

Best Practices and Recommendations

• Use certified raw materials and maintain strict quality control for durability and safety.
• Offer customizable solutions to fit diverse customer needs and outdoor spaces.
• Ensure compliance with European safety and product standards for solid fuel appliances.
• Maintain stock for standard products and provide special orders for custom constructions.

Technical Specifications

1. Product Dimensions

• Barbecue units: approx. 1.55 m length x 0.80 m width.
• Benches: range from 0.75 m to 1.25 m length and 0.76 m to 1.25 m width, including work benches, benches with sinks, and benches with gas stoves.
• Combined unit lengths: 1.80 m to 5.15 m depending on configuration.

2. Wood-Fired Ovens

• Sizes: Small, Big, Professional.
• Internal furnace diameters: Ø50, Ø70, Ø90, Ø110 cm.
• External dimensions: approx. 1.00 m to 1.70 m length and width.
• Materials: yellow, red, brown, grey-black firebrick, limestone, Karystos stone.

3. Material Types

• Firebrick colors: Brown, Grey-Black, Red, Yellow.
• Stone types: Limestone, Karystos stone, Yellow stone.
• Some units include metallic cones or stainless steel components.

Accessories

• Rotisserie mechanisms with chain and worm gear systems.
• Professional heavy-duty barbecue motors.
• BBQ spits in galvanized and stainless steel (Ø12 and Ø16 mm).
• Various grill types: chromium-handled, heavy-duty stainless steel in multiple sizes.
• Metal charcoal grills in multiple sizes.
• Wooden cabinets in small, medium, large sizes.
• Short stainless steel skewers (6 pieces, 80 cm length).
• Rotating stainless steel grills and multi-purpose grill support bases.
• Special oven temperature clocks and rotisserie forks.

Chimneys and Smokestacks

• Barbecue chimneys and smokestacks approx. 35 x 35 x 25 cm.
• Oven chimneys and smokestacks approx. 21 x 21 x 25 cm.
• Special stainless steel tubes for ovens and grills with diameters Ø130 mm and Ø230 mm.

Key Parameters and Recommendations

• Standard barbecue width: 0.80 m; length mostly 1.55 m.
• Benches and work surfaces complement barbecue units, often including sinks or gas stoves.
• Wood-fired ovens sized by internal furnace diameter to suit usage scale.
• Material combinations affect aesthetics and functionality; firebrick and stone combinations are common.
• Accessories designed for durability and professional use with stainless steel and galvanized options.
• Chimney and smokestack dimensions standardized for compatibility.

Product Categories and Specifications

1. Stone Columns and Decorative Elements

Available in multiple colors and sizes with unique product codes. Main colors: brown, grey, pale (ochre), white with red or blue accents, and combinations with Karystos stone or stenari. Dimensions typically range from 35x41x125 cm to 60x60x170 cm depending on model.

2. Garden Faucets

Multiple models with standardized small (55 x 75 cm) and big (65 x 87 cm) sizes, facilitating compatibility and replacement.

3. Stone and Brick Elements

Combinations include red brick with Karystos stone, yellow brick with yellow stone, and red brick with stenari Karystos. Dimensions vary but commonly include widths and lengths such as 76x90 cm, 76x110 cm, 76x155 cm, and 90x155 cm.

4. Garden Design Accessories

• Pots (ARIA, EKALI, REA) in brown and grey cement finishes with dimensions provided.
• Wells made from limestone & red brick or Karystos stone & red brick (90x90x125 cm).
• Bench-table sets made from Karystos stone & red brick with table size 78x140 cm and benches 50x120 cm each.

Critical Information and Recommendations

• All products have unique codes for ordering and reference.
• Dimensions are consistently in centimeters for precise planning and installation.
• Color and material variations allow customization to suit garden design needs.
• Standardized garden faucet sizes simplify replacement and compatibility.
• Combining natural stones with bricks enhances aesthetic appeal and durability.

Contact and Company Information

• Phone: (+30) 23810.28668
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.sxistolithos.gr
• Location: 2nd kilometer Edessa - Thessaloniki, Greece