Then you ll mortar the bricks into place.
Building a safe fire pit.
A well built masonry fire pit is rock solid safe to use and will easily last for as long as you own your house set aside several days to complete your fire pit.
Make a foundation for the stones to sit upon.
Select a spot for your pit.
For a fire pit with a diameter of 5 feet attach a string to the stake half the length of your circumference and tie this end of the string to a can of spray paint.
Also consider how many people will be enjoying the fire a 6 foot buffer minimum is a good idea.
Check the base at several points to be sure it is level and make.
Tie one end of the string or twine to the stake and measure how wide you want your circle to be.
First you ll pour the footing and let it set up.
Choose a place that will provide room to walk around the fire away from plants fences or any other kinds of flammable material.
Pull the string lightly taut and walk around the stake as you spray paint your circumference.
Pick a spot for your fire pit ensuring that it is located a safe distance from any structures bushes or trees and insert a stake in the ground where the center of the pit will be.
Building a fire pit yourself offers room for customization on every detail size included.
Consider the wind in your backyard and the way it will blow smoke from the fire.