Diy Fire Pit Base

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Diy fire pit base.

You can also design and build your own custom sized fire pit using rectangular retaining wall blocks or set the fire pit in ground. The style and shape of a fire pit can vary. A fire pit should sit low to the ground with walls rising no more than a foot off the ground. A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family.

Our circular fire pit is about 2 tall x 5 total diameter and a 3 interior diameter. Some codes require the pit to be encircled by a border of sand or gravel. Using blocks of a different style can also change the look of your fire pit. So before you decide to add one to your backyard know the code in your area.

Fire pits are strictly governed by local building codes. 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. 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. But for stability the base of the wall must be buried below ground in a hole lined with gravel providing drainage and protecting against frost heaves in winter.