Build A Concrete Fire Pit

Concrete provides a sturdy surface for placing a fire pit.

Build a concrete fire pit.

A concrete fire pit base prevents erosion and accidental excavation each time the fire pit receives a cleaning. 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. Placing fire pits on concrete as opposed to grass or wood is the safest choice. Try making a fire pit out of concrete to modernize your landscape décor with a functional entertainment element.

Installing a fire pit is a diy project that can be configured for your yard s measurements. Luckily there are some steps you can take to prevent your fire pit from damaging your concrete. 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. A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family.

Nearly every fire pit in this gallery costs between 50 and 150. To make measuring the pit and pouring the concrete footing easy we used two cardboard concrete form tubes purchased from a concrete supply company. 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. This guide teaches you how to build a fire pit using concrete pavers or concrete blocks for a quick easy backyard upgrade that can be enjoyed in any season.

One thing to keep in mind is that concrete does tend to crack when exposed to high temperatures.