Outdoor Fire Pits : How to build a Fire Pit?
Different types of fuels are used for varying Outdoor Fire Pits. How to build a Fire Pit is explained here. Some Fire Pit Designs are mentioned.
Outdoor Fire pits
These can be classified depending on the fuel type as Gas, Natural gas, Propane and Wood. Gas Outdoor Firepits are of two types : Octagon Framed Firepit and Square Framed Firepit. The former is 31 inches long, 31 inches wide, 15 inches high and has a 3 inches bottom clearance. It is made of aluminum or galvanized steel. There exists a 19 inches stainless steel fire ring and a variable control knob with piezo electric ignition. The same data applies for the latter. Natural gas Firepits are of two types : Outdoor Patioflame Stainless Steel Firepit and Weber Flame Outdoor Firepit. The former has a firepit ring that is 20 inches in diameter and 4 ¾ inches in height. It has a flexible connector and a shut off valve. The unit includes exclusive GLO-CAST logs, stainless steel burner and base, shale and lava rock. The latter has a heavy duty base, steadfast cast aluminum trim, 3 removable weather shields and 2 crack proof all-weather wheels. This flame has a 5 lb bag of lava rock. Propane Firepits are of three types : Weber Flame Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Patioflame Stainless Steel Firepit and Outdoor Firebowl with Granite Mantel. This last one has the following features:
The location of the firepit must not be close to trees, buildings or any object that may get ignited due to a spark. This location must be level, although a slight slope would also do. Any underground wires, pipes or cables must not be present. At the intended location of the firepit, drive a stake into the ground. Connect a string to the stake. The other end of the stake must be tied to a stick or nail 1 ½ or 2 feet away from the stake. Draw a circle around the stake. The circumference must be outlined with spray paint or flour. Remove the grass inside this circle. Dig a hole to a depth of 12 inches. In the center of this excavation, make a hole that is 6-8 inches square and 12 inches in depth. Abrade the bottom of this hole. Pour 4 inches of pea gravel. If the bottom is sloping, level the bottom by adding more pea gravel to one side. This gravel is used to drain the firepit. The hole at the center acts as a sump and enhances the drainage. Above this gravel, pour 3 inches of sand. Due to this layer, fire will not reach to roots below the pit. Encircle the firepit with minimum two rows of concrete pavers stacked one above the other. Dry stack these pavers. Adhesives must not be used to connect the pavers. Due to this, they would melt and emit poisonous fumes. Now, the firepit is ready to be lit during any evening.
Fire pit designs
Chimenea is a very famous firepit design. There is a squat, circular tub made of ceramic or cast iron. Wood logs are used to supply heat. It has a rounded body and a cylindrical, flaring stovepipe. There exists a small table-top size as well as a large patio version. An in-ground, permanent firepit is another design. Holes are dug into the ground and these are lined with small walls of stone that stretch over the ground. Bricks or rocks are used to prevent the fire from reaching the soil and as a hurdle for the wind. A gas firepit is like a bowl or box and does not need spark screens. Flames are created above concrete or ceramic logs.
These can be classified depending on the fuel type as Gas, Natural gas, Propane and Wood. Gas Outdoor Firepits are of two types : Octagon Framed Firepit and Square Framed Firepit. The former is 31 inches long, 31 inches wide, 15 inches high and has a 3 inches bottom clearance. It is made of aluminum or galvanized steel. There exists a 19 inches stainless steel fire ring and a variable control knob with piezo electric ignition. The same data applies for the latter. Natural gas Firepits are of two types : Outdoor Patioflame Stainless Steel Firepit and Weber Flame Outdoor Firepit. The former has a firepit ring that is 20 inches in diameter and 4 ¾ inches in height. It has a flexible connector and a shut off valve. The unit includes exclusive GLO-CAST logs, stainless steel burner and base, shale and lava rock. The latter has a heavy duty base, steadfast cast aluminum trim, 3 removable weather shields and 2 crack proof all-weather wheels. This flame has a 5 lb bag of lava rock. Propane Firepits are of three types : Weber Flame Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Patioflame Stainless Steel Firepit and Outdoor Firebowl with Granite Mantel. This last one has the following features:
- fireplace is 41 ¼ inches long, 41 ¼ inches wide and 21 ¾ inches high
- stainless steel bowl is 19.5 inches square
- brown and beige earth tones
- rubbed bronze base and a black stainless steel bowl
- protective black vinyl tank cover
- 20 lb cylinder hides in the base of the fireplace
- a standard 20 lb propane tank
- 40000 BTU cast iron burner
- handcrafted granite mantle
- hidden control panel with multi-spark electronic ignition
- 30 inches copper firepit
- outdoor woodburning fireplace
- outdoor firebowl with folding legs
- coleman outdoor firepit
- cast iron outdoor firehouse
- large outdoor firehouse
- 30 inches outdoor firebowl with stand
- oil rubbed bronze outdoor firebowl
- ceramic tile outdoor firebowl
- 30 inches wide outdoor firebowl with decorative stand
- 45 inches outdoor firepit with ceramic tile
- fireplace pit : copper table with black bowl and legs
- star and moon outdoor firepit
- sojoe willow and crane outdoor firepit
- sojoe wildlife outdoor firepit
- sojoe kokopelli outdoor firepit
- 45 inches outdoor fireplace with decorative ceramic tile
The location of the firepit must not be close to trees, buildings or any object that may get ignited due to a spark. This location must be level, although a slight slope would also do. Any underground wires, pipes or cables must not be present. At the intended location of the firepit, drive a stake into the ground. Connect a string to the stake. The other end of the stake must be tied to a stick or nail 1 ½ or 2 feet away from the stake. Draw a circle around the stake. The circumference must be outlined with spray paint or flour. Remove the grass inside this circle. Dig a hole to a depth of 12 inches. In the center of this excavation, make a hole that is 6-8 inches square and 12 inches in depth. Abrade the bottom of this hole. Pour 4 inches of pea gravel. If the bottom is sloping, level the bottom by adding more pea gravel to one side. This gravel is used to drain the firepit. The hole at the center acts as a sump and enhances the drainage. Above this gravel, pour 3 inches of sand. Due to this layer, fire will not reach to roots below the pit. Encircle the firepit with minimum two rows of concrete pavers stacked one above the other. Dry stack these pavers. Adhesives must not be used to connect the pavers. Due to this, they would melt and emit poisonous fumes. Now, the firepit is ready to be lit during any evening.
Fire pit designs
Chimenea is a very famous firepit design. There is a squat, circular tub made of ceramic or cast iron. Wood logs are used to supply heat. It has a rounded body and a cylindrical, flaring stovepipe. There exists a small table-top size as well as a large patio version. An in-ground, permanent firepit is another design. Holes are dug into the ground and these are lined with small walls of stone that stretch over the ground. Bricks or rocks are used to prevent the fire from reaching the soil and as a hurdle for the wind. A gas firepit is like a bowl or box and does not need spark screens. Flames are created above concrete or ceramic logs.
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