Wet the gravel thoroughly with a garden hose and then use the hand tamper to compact it into a hard layer a couple of.
Building a block fire pit.
If your fire pit will mostly be enjoyed by you and your family or if you prefer a more rustic look a modern fire pit built out of retaining wall blocks or a timesaving fire pit project kit may be ideal.
Local ordinances permitting your fire pit should ideally measure between 36 and 44 inches wide including.
Planning for a custom fire pit 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.
Nearly every fire pit in this gallery costs between 50 and 150.
Create the first tier of the fire pit by forming a circle alternating the large and mini bricks to create a pattern.
Dig a level trench that is 3 in.
Building a fire pit yourself offers room for customization on every detail size included.
Dry lay a ring of blocks on the fire pit site placing them end to end until you have a perfect circle positioned where you want the finished pit to be.
178 mm wide to create a foundation for the blocks.
If you frequently host lots of outdoor parties with many guests or want your pit to match an existing patio consider building a fire pit in ground with a paver surround.
75 mm deep and 7 in.
Pour a generous amount of crushed gravel paver base into the hole so your finished base will be approximately.
Other types of fire pits can be made using repurposed materials such as metal planters flower pots and even glass.
Using a level make sure the bricks are relatively even all the way around.
Then mark the location of the blocks with a shovel and remove the blocks and sod.
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.
Check the base at several points to be sure it is level and make.
To adjust the size of the circle you may need to cut a block.
Using blocks of a different style can also change the look of your fire pit.
Cinder blocks retaining wall stones 41 98 each a bag of sand a bag of pea pebbles a bag of lava rocks a level a shovel a wheelbarrow a mallet a tape measure.
Rectangular blocks make it easy to adjust the layout to a size that works well for your design.