Diy Paver Patio With Fire Pit
The paver patio was nearly finished.
Diy paver patio with fire pit. How to build a concrete paver fire pit. A general rule for how much to dig. Dig down slightly within the boundary of the paver pad to uproot grasses or weeds that could later grow between the pavers. To build the fire pit we picked out coordinating pavers that went well with the colors of the patio pavers.
After the origin of controlled fire ohh couple a four hundred thousand years ago you have to believe the creation of the fire pit soon followed. The pit is typically lined with rocks metal or brick. The pit is typically lined with rocks metal or brick. And here you sit with an empty backyard save for the gas grill on your patio you ve had plenty of time to stop thinking about a fire pit and start building a fire pit lucky for you fire pit design has evolved in extraordinary directions.
In the dug out area put down a generous layer of paver. We used rapid set mortar mix to apply between each paver. About 4 for paver base plus 1 for the paver sand plus the depth of the paver. After you ve chosen the area and size grab a string or rope and tie it to a straight object pencil stick spray paint can.
If you want to you can also put a cooking grate over the top and it then your fire pit becomes a bbq. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section. And don t forget to bring out the marshmellows to toast. The first thing you are going to do is determine the size and location of your diy fire pit.
Diy paver patio project. Lay a row of wall block stones in a circle in the approximate size and shape of your fire pit on top of your paver patio. A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family. However these days the meaning of fire pit has expanded to include above ground container like structures that can contain fire such as fire bowls.
We just had to let everything dry overnight before moving on to the building the fire pit. Fire pits are usually 36 44 inches in diameter. Determine where you want the fireplace on your patio. Building the fire pit step 8.
This guide teaches you how to build a fire pit using concrete pavers or concrete blocks for a quick easy backyard upgrade that can be enjoyed in any season. Installing a fire pit is a diy project that can be configured for your yard s measurements. This time lapse video shows the main steps involved in a paver patio project.