Awesome Learn to Build a Fire Pit

If summer is leaving and there is a plan in mind for the family, a fire pit is a good idea that gives warmth in a cool evening and marshmallows can also be cooked in the backyard. Fire pits are made to contain fire and prevent it from spreading, it has become so much common readymade ones are now being sold in stores. Conventional fire pits are made from pressed or stainless steel but they are traditionally made from stones, clay or bricks. Traditional fire pits are not very difficult and expensive to build. If extra materials and perfect spot are available for the fire pit, then this article will provide useful tips and guide for building a fire pit.

First, the blueprint of the fire pit design has to be carefully sketched and drawn according to the measurements of the space available. The fire pit must never be built near any trees of building in order to avoid accidents. Look at the size of fire pit that fits into the backyard. A rough estimate about the required materials should be made and the order be placed. Most of the common materials like landscaping blocks, gravel, shovels and barbecue table tops can be purchases from local marts. It has to be made sure that the landscaping blocks have a height of at least 6".

Then, a stake has to be hammered into edges or perimeter and a string is to be looped over the stakes for marking the outline of the fire pit. At least 2 feet of soil has to be dug out and a piece of black plastic has to be placed in followed by 4 inches of sand and gravel each. Now the area has to be leveled and it has to be made sure that it is flat before laying the base blocks. When the first layer of blocks has been laid out, the outside of the blocks have to be covered with gravel to make the fire pit strong. Continue to lay out the other layers of blocks but the diameter of the fire pit would have to be checked after laying every layer for ensuring that the diameter is correct. A steel ring from local garden supply stores need to be bought. This is used to hold the fire pit in place and making sure that it is round.

Now, the blocks have to be cleaned with a brush and few gaps have to be left between blocks in every layer so that the fire can draw air from outside. The steel ring has to be set in place before putting in the steel ring. The firm has to be soaked with water before starting a fire. At least 5 gallons of water and a shovel should be near the fire pit for putting out the stray fires. These were the basic steps for building a fire pit.