Building A Block Fire Pit

Hold the block over the gap it will fill then mark it on the underside at the proper width.

Building a block fire pit.

Check the base at several points to be sure it is level and make. Wet the gravel thoroughly with a garden hose and then use the hand tamper to compact it into a hard layer a couple of. Nearly every fire pit in this gallery costs between 50 and 150. Using blocks of a different style can also change the look of your fire pit.

Pour a generous amount of crushed gravel paver base into the hole so your finished base will be approximately. Rectangular blocks make it easy to adjust the layout to a size that works well for your design. Cinder blocks retaining wall stones 41 98 each a bag of sand a bag of pea pebbles a bag of lava rocks a level a shovel a wheelbarrow a mallet a tape measure. 178 mm wide to create a foundation for the blocks.

Planning for a custom fire pit we built our fire pit on the lawn from regular retaining wall blocks lined with clay fire bricks you can also build your pit on a patio. Create the first tier of the fire pit by forming a circle alternating the large and mini bricks to create a pattern. If you are building on soil layout the first course of the fire pit to determine the location. Using a level make sure the bricks are relatively even all the way around.

Local ordinances permitting your fire pit should ideally measure between 36 and 44 inches wide including. To adjust the size of the circle you may need to cut a block. The secret to these super low costs is the basic building materials used to form the fire pits such as bricks pavers concrete and retaining wall blocks. Then mark the location of the blocks with a shovel and remove the blocks and sod.

Building a fire pit yourself offers room for customization on every detail size included. If you frequently host lots of outdoor parties with many guests or want your pit to match an existing patio consider building a fire pit in ground with a paver surround. If your fire pit will mostly be enjoyed by you and your family or if you prefer a more rustic look a modern fire pit built out of retaining wall blocks or a timesaving fire pit project kit may be ideal. Dry lay a ring of blocks on the fire pit site placing them end to end until you have a perfect circle positioned where you want the finished pit to be.

Dig a level trench that is 3 in.