With the foundation set, it’s time to lay the stones. Smooth the surface with a trowel and let dry for 24 hours. Press rebar into the concrete for reinforcement. Build up the concrete until it is about 1-1/2″ below ground level. Leave the center area free of concrete to allow for drainage.
Lay the wet concrete in between the two circles so it is level to the ground (image 2). Mix concrete with water until it reaches the consistency of peanut butter.
Make a foundation for the stones to sit upon. This inner circle will be the edge of the fire pit wall. Then use the same method as above to mark an inner circle 12″ in from the outside circle. Pull the string lightly taut and walk around the stake as you spray paint your circumference.ĭig the space out to a depth of 6″. For a fire pit with a diameter of 5′, attach a string to the stake, measure 2-1/2′ (or half the length of your circumference) and tie this end of the string to a can of spray paint. Pound a rebar stake into the ground at the center of the fire pit then mark the circumference of the circle. Our circular fire pit is about 2′ tall x 5′ total diameter and a 3′ interior diameter. The style and shape of a fire pit can vary.
#FIRE PIT BRICKS CODE#
So before you decide to add one to your backyard, know the code in your area. Some codes require the pit to be encircled by a border of sand or gravel. Fire pits are strictly governed by local building codes. Ideally, a fire pit is constructed from fireproof material on a flat, level area at least 25 feet from a house or tree. They are attractive, functional and provide an outdoor gathering place. Backyard fire pits are one of the most popular of all landscaping features.
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