Building A Safe Fire Pit

For a fire pit with a diameter of 5 feet attach a string to the stake half the length of your circumference and tie this end of the string to a can of spray paint.

Building a safe fire pit.

Pick a spot for your fire pit ensuring that it is located a safe distance from any structures bushes or trees and insert a stake in the ground where the center of the pit will be. Select a spot for your pit. Make a foundation for the stones to sit upon. First you ll pour the footing and let it set up.

Consider the wind in your backyard and the way it will blow smoke from the fire. A well built masonry fire pit is rock solid safe to use and will easily last for as long as you own your house set aside several days to complete your fire pit. Also consider how many people will be enjoying the fire a 6 foot buffer minimum is a good idea. Pull the string lightly taut and walk around the stake as you spray paint your circumference.

Tie one end of the string or twine to the stake and measure how wide you want your circle to be. Pour a generous amount of crushed gravel paver base into the hole so your finished base will be approximately. Check the base at several points to be sure it is level and make. Then you ll mortar the bricks into place.

Choose a place that will provide room to walk around the fire away from plants fences or any other kinds of flammable material.