Build Your Own Outdoor Gas Fireplace

If you ve decided to build your own outdoor fireplace consider these general guidelines.

Build your own outdoor gas fireplace. If putting your fire pit in grass mark a 40 diameter circle and remove all grass sod and roots. Propane tank purchase locally 20 gallon tank approximately 30 refill is. Spread mortar onto the foundation and begin laying your concrete or cinder blocks. Check any city ordinances as well to ensure your new fire pit will be legally built to code.

Dig a hole for the base then line the sides with wood extending to the desired height of the hearth. Use a 4 8 sheet of steel re enforcement for the concrete top. If necessary lay out your fire brick. Fill the hole and form with concrete properly reinforced with rebar.

Brick and stone construction is extremely heavy and requires a solid base to keep the fireplace from settling. Level off the top to create an even base for the fireplace and a fireproof separation between your garden and the fire. Set up the foundation first by digging a trench and. Pour the concrete for the foundation if you haven t already.

Follow the building plans. Cut it to size using a bolt cutter. Building the fireplace 1. A larger fireplace may require a structural footing which involves pouring a concrete.

Remove 2 of soil within the same area.