Build A Concrete Fire Pit

Concrete provides a sturdy surface for placing a fire pit.

Build a concrete fire pit.

A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family. Installing a fire pit is a diy project that can be configured for your yard s measurements. 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. One thing to keep in mind is that concrete does tend to crack when exposed to high temperatures.

Luckily there are some steps you can take to prevent your fire pit from damaging your concrete. 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. To make measuring the pit and pouring the concrete footing easy we used two cardboard concrete form tubes purchased from a concrete supply company. A concrete fire pit base prevents erosion and accidental excavation each time the fire pit receives a cleaning.

Placing fire pits on concrete as opposed to grass or wood is the safest choice. 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. 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. Nearly every fire pit in this gallery costs between 50 and 150.

Building a concrete fire pit fire pits are a popular addition to any outdoor living area.