Our circular fire pit is about 2 tall x 5 total diameter and a 3 interior diameter.
Diy fire pit base.
A fire pit should sit low to the ground with walls rising no more than a foot off the ground.
See fire pit ideas for instructions and design inspiration.
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.
Using blocks of a different style can also change the look of your fire pit.
A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family.
You can also design and build your own custom sized fire pit using rectangular retaining wall blocks or set the fire pit in ground.
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.
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.
Our kit can be installed on grass on top of a gravel paver base or on top of a patio.
Rectangular blocks make it easy to adjust the layout to a size that works well for your design.