Organization of a fire on the site

Sometimes you want to light a fire on your site and sit with a cup of tea or coffee and read a book. And in order for all this to be cozy and safe, it is necessary to properly organize a fire.

Stone fire pit, process

Step 1: Prepare the stones

Determine the size, shape, and location of the fire pit. Take measurements (height, width and depth) and select the material for the project. It is desirable that the stones be the same, it will be more convenient to lay the masonry.

Step 2: Prepare the site

Insert the support (reinforcement) into the ground. Draw a circle with a diameter of 150 cm and dig a pit of 10-12 cm.

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Step 3: Marking for supports

Inside the pit, draw an inner circle so that the distance to the outer one is the thickness of the pit wall. Wall thickness is up to you.

Step 4: Guides

Prepare the solution according to the manufacturer's instructions. Spread the cement in the area between the inner and outer circles. Leave the center area clear of concrete for drainage.

Continue adding cement and leveling it until it reaches 5-10 cm. Add reinforcement to the cement for greater rigidity. Let the foundation dry.

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Step 5: Lay the first layer of brick and stone

Place the brick vertically. Check the masonry level. Remove excess solution.

Step 6: Finishing the Wall

Continue laying walls until the desired height is reached. Fill the gaps between brick and stone with the remains of brick or stone, covering with cement mortar.

Step 7: Place Cornice Stones

After the base of the wall is ready, you need to lay out the top with a cornice stone. To do this, apply more cement mortar to the top of the wall. Lay the cornice stones in the mortar, choosing flat stones, laying them neatly together.

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Close up all the cracks and holes with cement from the inside. Once the grout is dry, use a stiff brush to scrape off any remaining grout.

Step 9: Painting the Bricks

Spray the interior walls with water to remove any dust or dirt that may have collected on the stone. When the walls are dry, spray paint the inside of the wall black (as in an oven).

Step 8: Filling in the rocks

Pour stones and pebbles inside. Place small pebbles around the fire pit as shown in the picture below.

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Here's what you should get. Such a place for a fire is not only safe, but also additionally decorates your yard or garden. And you can while away the evenings with your friends, grilling on a barbecue fire.

Gallery of stone pits for a fire:

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