INSANE Backyard Fire Pit Under $500
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- Опубліковано 19 тра 2023
- I couldn't be happier with how this backyard diy fire pit turned out. We started by clearing the old pit and laying down paving rocks + sand to create a level surface. From there we used 15" paver blocks in a 4x4 pattern to create the base for the pit. From there we added 3 levels of pavers, connected using concrete glue, and topped offer with paver caps. From there we added premium landscape fabric and our "Red Rock Crush" rocks to form the perimeter.
In total the fire pit itself has a 4 foot internal diameter, and the entire structure is 15 feet in diameter.
In total, this circular fire pit was ~$465 dollars. While not cheap in and of itself, it was very cheap relative to what the cost would've been to have a 3rd party build this backyard oasis.
![My 4-Day Fire Pit Patio Build [Full DIY Project]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/gIxzP8TnMeM/mqdefault.jpg)
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Will never go back to a regular fire pit after experiencing a smoke less fire pit
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For sure!
Yup, I seen a creator make one himself which worked out great, the one the guy made in this video isn’t smokeless but it’s still well made, but you’re right smokeless all the way.
I built a similar one lasted years but kept cracking so I bought that concrete glue you recommended in this video and some fire bricks to line it with 😂we shall see if it will help get a few more years
Beautiful! Beautiful scenery too! I'd be out there all the time! Great job 💞
I've built two pits very similar. Using same blocks at least. I can't believe that the base holds up. Both of my pits have cracked most of the blocks in two seasons of use. After the third I have to rebuild as they are so cracked it is near unsafe.
Highly recommend lining interior with fire brick. This will be my next rebuild method.
This seems to be the prevailing wisdom. If I do it again, I’ll try using fire bricks
That’s a huge fire pit
Indeed!
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Looks great. Should have added some pipe underground from inside to outside to help the fire breathe and not create as much smoke.
Was thinking the same thing when he put down a solid base nooooo 😅😂
@@zeropuckprep how do you do that?
@@Janaesolts42on those rocks you can leave one gap and they could have built that pit one more layer higher than they could throw on top a metal mesh if they ever decide to cook on
So when i barrow the stump grinder go Cultivate my ground real quick to avoid all the work. Then rake, level, base, build n glue, cover base, weed barrier, and rocks. Looks great!!
Why did they show them sitting around the fire pit without it being lit?? That's like trying to swim in an empty pool ...
Apologies! Got the drone out after building it and didn’t want to light a fire that day so the landscape adhesive would have time to cure.
@@HeyDerFolksthinking about doing this myself, how did those landscaping blocks and glue hold up to the heat from fires? I usually build my fires big and hot so I’ve been concerned this wouldn’t be the best material to use. Just curious, thanks for posting the vid!
I would think it wasn’t lit because it was not finished. Those blocks will break overtime due to the heat. I’m assuming you’ll be adding some type of casing inside that stands between the fire and stone.
Can you please share the links to the paving stones and the top rack? They are beautiful.
nice clean work gentlemen might consider some combustion air down low maybe some rain water weep holes definitely a success and that view👍🏻
Thanks! Will consider those future upgrades!
Excellent work, sir🤘
Thank you!
Beautiful
Those blocks will not hold up to heat. You either need fire rated block or a steel ring, with sand or stone from the base to the bottom of the ring.
i'd use caution with adhesive around areas that are subject to heat. You never know what VOCs or other nasty reactions heat with have / give off interacting with the adhesive.
Remember, concrete explodes
Did you remove the rest of the grass or will the landscape fabric and rock kill it for you? And does this help with drainage aeay from the fire pit?
Operated under the assumption that the rock and fabric would kill it for me, so we left it. To date I haven’t had any drainage issues with the pit itself, though this area of the lawn was prone to flooding from the river in the spring even before the fire pit went in
Lowes sells that fire pit with a metal ring for $250
Please include a link. I’ve never seen a 4 foot diameter fire pit for sale, usually the ones they sell are 2 foot diameter
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Why did you not use any fire brick for the inner and bottom lining? I see lots of cracks in the near future in the landscape block.
The honest answer is that I did not know fire brick existed and didn't see any for sale at Lowe's. So far so good, but if I had to do it again perhaps fire brick would be a good idea.
Should of made a smoke less while you was at it, what I gotta do to mine
Just needing some bending board between the rocks and the grass.
What is bending board?
She's referring to landscaping barriers
Does it smoke more without a vent at the bottom? Honest question haha , The build looks good to me
In my experience, no. The inner diameter of the pit relative to the size of the fire is such that there exists a lot of space around the burning wood. This seems to help cut down on the smoke.
I did this but actually made my own smokeless fire pit
Love that for your!
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How many bricks did you use?
If referencing the pavers, purchased 72 and believe I used 69. Talked through all materials + pricing here ua-cam.com/video/CgUleahrnS0/v-deo.html
No air intake
Just be careful with anything that can absorb water. If water stays inside a block and then is heated by the fire, the block can literally explode.
Standard pavers/ wall pavers should never be used for a fire pit.
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How many bricks did it take to make that pit?
If referencing the pavers, purchased 72 and believe I used 69. Talked through all materials + pricing here ua-cam.com/video/CgUleahrnS0/v-deo.html
Do you glue the first set onto the pavers ?
You probably don’t have to, the glue will warm and the bricks will still shift if the fire is hot enough for long enough. That being said, I opted to glue the entire thing but I did not glue the bottom row to the square plates
I wish my yard wasn't at a fucking 20 degree angl 😂😂.. behind my fenced backyard it's wooded area which precious home owner tried to carve out.. it's still a bit sloped and in the wild.
I am thinking about uprooting a rose bush in the middle of my fenced in part but I'd still have to level it..
At least of i relocated it the surrounding foliage would be grass and not overgrown with weeds.
Nothing a Home Depot rental can't help fix. Let me know how it goes!
What are all the materials you used?
Rocks
Apologies for the TikTok link, but I broke down all of the supplies and cost in this video www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLSYKGy6/
How big was the overall big circle
15 feet
What are the type of bricks you used for the Cap stone/rock top cap? Also could you tell me the measurements. This is really clean looking
Cut those cap
Those pavers will be breaking.
What kind of chairs do y'all have? Where did you get them?
They’re 2 different brands, the dark black ones are exceedingly heavy but more comfortable. Unfortunately I do not recall the brand or where I got them but if I stumble upon the receipt I will let you know!
Um…. You forgot the fire.
I knew I forgot something!
Summer treat lmao no youre gonna be choking on black smoke cause you dont know how to build a fire pit.
Darn!
To much I build it on 200$
You’re a better man than me!
Why would you use toxic glue turdferguson, use concrete.
I needed you to be there to help me! Too late now 😭
It need some air for primary n secondary combustion to be smoke free
Oooh my God where the contractor team at?!❤🔥🪵cause this is a dream come true
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