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.

Building a safe fire pit.

Then you ll mortar the bricks into place. Check the base at several points to be sure it is level and make. First you ll pour the footing and let it set up. 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. Pull the string lightly taut and walk around the stake as you spray paint your circumference. Consider the wind in your backyard and the way it will blow smoke from the fire. Make a foundation for the stones to sit upon.

Choose a place that will provide room to walk around the fire away from plants fences or any other kinds of flammable material. Pour a generous amount of crushed gravel paver base into the hole so your finished base will be approximately. Building a fire pit yourself offers room for customization on every detail size included. Wet the gravel thoroughly with a garden hose and then use the hand tamper to compact it into a hard layer a couple of.

Local ordinances permitting your fire pit should ideally measure between 36 and 44 inches wide including.