Best of How to Build a Fire Pit

A typical fire pit is a ditch surrounded by borders. It is usually composed of bricks and is utilized to burn lumber and coal t give heat especially during winter time. It can also be utilized to keep your home warm and for cooking purposes throughout the year or any large space.

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR BUILDING A FIRE PIT

The materials that you need to construct your project are gravel and bricks.

TOOLS

The materials needed in this endeavor are nails, yarn or string, shovel and stake.

STEPS IN CONSTRUCTING A FIRE PIT

For the base of the pit, dig a depth of 1 ½ ft. in the ground and a total diameter of four ft. After that, cover it with two inches of gravel. Make sure that you spread it evenly. Carefully place a stake in the middle. Tie a string to the stake and place a nail one ½ to two feet away from it. Create a mixture of H2O and mortar. Carefully spread the mixture around the outer perimeter of the gravel and smooth out any bumps while it is still malleable.

Use the string and nail from the stake in the middle. Let the mortar dry for a whole day. After the mortar has hardened completely, place a new one inch layer over the circle that you have made with the nail. Carefully place the bricks around the circle vertically. Make sure that the bricks are place evenly. Use mortar to fill the space between each brick. Repeat the whole process until it reaches the ground area.

Once the set-up has dried up, place dirt in the remaining spaces between the circle and outer area of the pit. Place the bricks in the inner portion of circle. Carefully remove five pieces at a tome and place a ½ inch thick mortar before placing the pieces back.

Repeat the whole process all over the circle and place another set of bricks over the initial layer of the brocks. Let it harden for twenty-four hours. Place a grill over the pit. You can now cook your favorite foods over it or use it during winter.

ADDITIONAL TIPS

You can enhance the beauty of the pit with decorative and irregular shapes rocks to give it a distinct and interesting features. Do not place any flammable items like plastic and fabric near the pit to avoid any accidents. Placing a screen over the pit will also help you ensure