Diy Fire Pit Base

A fire pit should sit low to the ground with walls rising no more than a foot off the ground.

Diy fire pit base.

Using blocks of a different style can also change the look of your fire pit. Rectangular blocks make it easy to adjust the layout to a size that works well for your design. Some codes require the pit to be encircled by a border of sand or gravel. See fire pit ideas for instructions and design inspiration.

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. You can also design and build your own custom sized fire pit using rectangular retaining wall blocks or set the fire pit in ground. A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family. Installing a fire pit is a diy project that can be configured for your yard s measurements.

Our circular fire pit is about 2 tall x 5 total diameter and a 3 interior diameter. 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. 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.