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feb · 07-07-2009, 01:17 PM

In light of this 'Summer of Rain', I need a new project to keep myself from going crazy. I was thinking about building a fire pit. I have a flat area where I currently have one of those fire pits on wheels. It serves it purpose but I thought I'd make a nicer more permanent one, maybe something you can put your feet up on and relax.

What have you folks used to create your firepits? I've read about using rocks, using landscape pavers, putting fire bricks inside to protect the man made rocks from exploding... There seems to be alot of info on the web but what is being used around this area? Whats a tried and true method?

Ideally I'd want it to be about 3 or 4 feet in diameter and maybe 2 feet high.

Any tips on prepping the base, what materials to use, drainage concerns for rain, concerns for venting to allow enough air to get to fire, etc.

Thanks.

07-07-2009, 01:17 PM	#1
feb Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith (Winnisquam) & Nashua, NH Posts: 218 Thanks: 25 Thanked 20 Times in 17 Posts	Building a Fire Pit In light of this 'Summer of Rain', I need a new project to keep myself from going crazy. I was thinking about building a fire pit. I have a flat area where I currently have one of those fire pits on wheels. It serves it purpose but I thought I'd make a nicer more permanent one, maybe something you can put your feet up on and relax. What have you folks used to create your firepits? I've read about using rocks, using landscape pavers, putting fire bricks inside to protect the man made rocks from exploding... There seems to be alot of info on the web but what is being used around this area? Whats a tried and true method? Ideally I'd want it to be about 3 or 4 feet in diameter and maybe 2 feet high. Any tips on prepping the base, what materials to use, drainage concerns for rain, concerns for venting to allow enough air to get to fire, etc. Thanks.