Build A Concrete Fire Pit

A concrete fire pit base prevents erosion and accidental excavation each time the fire pit receives a cleaning.

Build a concrete fire pit.

A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family. Placing fire pits on concrete as opposed to grass or wood is the safest choice. Installing a fire pit is a diy project that can be configured for your yard s measurements. To make measuring the pit and pouring the concrete footing easy we used two cardboard concrete form tubes purchased from a concrete supply company.

Concrete provides a sturdy surface for placing a fire pit. With a sweet design and hard work this back yard comes to life with a concrete chic fire feature contractors attach the wood pieces to make the surrounding base of the fire pit. With concrete as a base a patio serves as an optional surface for the installation of a fire pit or you can pour a special concrete pad on which to place your fire pit. The secret to these super low costs is the basic building materials used to form the fire pits such as bricks pavers concrete and retaining wall blocks.

Luckily there are some steps you can take to prevent your fire pit from damaging your concrete. One thing to keep in mind is that concrete does tend to crack when exposed to high temperatures. Other types of fire pits can be made using repurposed materials such as metal planters flower pots and even glass. A 3 ft diameter in ground fire pit creates enough room for a good fire yet keeps everyone close enough to chat and complies with most codes.

Try making a fire pit out of concrete to modernize your landscape décor with a functional entertainment element.