This is the closest thing to what I was hoping to do in my yard. I decided not to dig so deep, because I want the top layer of bricks to be at or close to ground level. I want to leave several spaces along the bottom row, for circulation. But the video was so helpful to get my thinking lined up with my hopes. The concrete is poured and drying. I have to wait a few days to add the bricks because of time, but I've made good progress if I do say so myself! Thanks!
Thank you so much for the detailed step-by-step instructions. I am a complete beginner attempting a similar project, and I watched several other people’s videos that lacked the level of explanation I need. I also really like the goat sounds
I give you a whole a lot of credit for doing this , however you used a clay brick that will contain a lot of moisture, be careful the bricks can explode if you don’t put a steel fire ring in it , also you should have left a few bricks out for air filtration. Fires love fresh oxygen , eliminates Smokey fires . Good job otherwise .
I'm glad you said something because I did not know what that noise was and it kind of freaked me out but thanks for telling me that it was goats. I have learned a lot by watching your video thank you so much!
Good job, I'm gonna do something similar to this one. Next time you're lighting your fire with damp wood, put some methylated spirits in an old tuna can, it will burn for about 30 mins. Stack your kindling on top and it will start so easy. I do this when I go camping, similar to how a Trangia stove works.
nice video...I am going to build one in my backyard - a slightly different design but this video was helpful right now - in the "conceptual" phase...nicely done - looks cool...now you just need a good chair and a guitar...enjoy!
good vid, but I prefer a ground level fire ring with a dirt floor. Don't have to worry about rain and cleaning out is easy. This sunken concrete looks nice, but its going to be a pita to clean out and to keep water out (even with a cover, there will be leakage through cracks/seams).
Yeah it was a pain to clean. But surprisingly the pit never filled up with water. I actually just built a nicer and bigger fire pit that is above ground and has plenty of drainage and air flow. If your interested check that out on my channel for most recent video. Thanks!
A few tips for brick work (I’m a bricklayer by trade) when splitting the brick hold the brick in your hand and hit it the center with the corner of your hammer it’s best if you have a brick gamer but a claw works as well #2 most mortar is only treated for 1-2 hours of fire before it starts to break and crack so just be a bit careful with the materials you use there are also “firebrick” #3 when you are building this design get cardboard and cut it to fill the bottom joints so the water will be able to drain take them out when it’s cured(finished) if anyone has any more questions lmk and I’ll gladly answer them!
Very nice, looks like it's been there a long time. I hope you didn't build a patio around it, the natural setting looks great. I'm currently building a little fire pit, dug it out last night and lined the sides with small decorative slabs flush with ground level. No cement for me, just sand (and pebbles to stop the cats from crapping in it). With the earth I dug out I'm going to form a grassy knoll as a sitting area at one side. My garden is tiny compared to the area you have: I guess we all have to do what fits our space, budget and requirements. Thanks for sharing your project.
Thanks man this will help me alot , most of the other vids on UA-cam doesn't give fire pits that's build with cement . My pit that I'm busy with is similar . But if I have grass around the pit do i need to make a space between the grass and the pit ?
I'm sorry to hear that! The soil her was pretty soft. I had to cop through a few large roots but other than that it was east going. I just build an above ground pit if you are interested in this one check out the link. ua-cam.com/video/d2LWZc5Qr64/v-deo.html
I actually haven't had any issues with water drainage. The are is an issue when first starting the fire but once you get it going it burns great :) Thanks! See link for update video if you're interested. ua-cam.com/video/Z88PTLemhDs/v-deo.html
I haven't had any issues with the draining yet. We have had a few tropical storms come through since building it and within a day of two the water drains out. Thanks Alan for the feedback!
Yeah, if you are really worried about drainage you can always put a 6in base of gravel and then use cement and brick around the outside. However, I haven’t had any issues and we have had plenty of rain since building it. The key to this pit draining is that I didn’t cement the vertical cracks between the bricks. You could also leave drainage holes in the cement base to allow water to escape.
The good thing about not cementing the vertical cracks also means that your fire gets air through to the base to keep it alive 🔥 and kicking 🔥. All fire needs oxygen so having the air gaps works a treat....I think?
You can drill weep-holes in the bottom or you could have dug a run-off but you can just lay a few rows of brick at the bottom to start so your fire will get air, be off the ground and the best part... you don’t have to use any mortar at all. I have friends that have never used any type of mortar and I’m not going to either and the pits are over two years old and still going strong. You did do a nice job me and my buddies have been in masonry all our life trust me you could’ve done this with no crete or mud.
No I haven’t had any issues. I ashes at the bottom are sometimes wet or damp but there hasn’t been any standing water in it. The moisture quickly evaporates after starting a new fire.
Yeah, it drains alright. I've never seen standing water in it. However, If you want to be on the safe side you could leave wider gaps in between the bricks on the bottom row to allow for more drainage.
3:56 I don't think that's very good.. it is going to collect water.. you have to make a drain hole in the middle full of small rocks .. also an air pipe is not a bad idea
Thanks! I haven't had any issue with water drainage yet. The soil around the pit is soft and is the vertical joints being left open allows the rain to completely drain within a day. With that said I agree this would be better with both a more effective drain. The air is a small issue when first starting the fire, however once it gets going it seems to do great. I have made a update video for the fire pit if you're interested. ua-cam.com/video/Z88PTLemhDs/v-deo.html
Agreed. I haven’t had any issues with drainage however, it never hurts to be on the safe side. Something that helps is the fire pit rises above ground level. This helps keep the pit dry as any standing water in my yard doesn’t fill up the pit. Thanks for the advice!
Brother, you did more than required. Why so much of cement work , and digging .... ?? No dig. Just place the bricks in 3/4th Circle , or similar square. Job done . You have done something good , not best. Wish you can plan better , Ref Eazy DIY ...Ideas . Enjoy Life . Good job Brother . take care , put on the gloves ..... :)
Thanks for watching! And thanks for the feedback! I am planning to post a new fire pit video this Saturday but it is even more complex than my first lol. :) I will try to post some simpler DIY fire pit videos in the future.
i'm wearing jeans and purple t shirt and trainers i will take off my t shirt see my hairy belly button and my hairy nipples and tummy i put my hands in my pockets in my jeans and i just love going around the garden without my t shirt i just put my hands in my pockets in my jeans when i finished my fire pit i took a nice shower i put washing in the washing machine i put on when the washing machine stopped i took my washing i put in the tumble dyer i put my clothes away in my chest drawers i put some fresh clothes jeans boxers socks t shirt and i went outside in the lovely sunshine i took my t shirt see my hairy armpits and my hairy belly button and my tummy i can stick out my lovely tounge
This is the closest thing to what I was hoping to do in my yard. I decided not to dig so deep, because I want the top layer of bricks to be at or close to ground level. I want to leave several spaces along the bottom row, for circulation. But the video was so helpful to get my thinking lined up with my hopes. The concrete is poured and drying. I have to wait a few days to add the bricks because of time, but I've made good progress if I do say so myself! Thanks!
Thank you so much for the detailed step-by-step instructions. I am a complete beginner attempting a similar project, and I watched several other people’s videos that lacked the level of explanation I need. I also really like the goat sounds
Thank you! I’m glad my video could help!! :)
Use high heat mortor or it will crack
Mine is done! I had a little bit different idea, but you helped me. I wish I could share a picture.
I give you a whole a lot of credit for doing this , however you used a clay brick that will contain a lot of moisture, be careful the bricks can explode if you don’t put a steel fire ring in it , also you should have left a few bricks out for air filtration. Fires love fresh oxygen , eliminates Smokey fires . Good job otherwise .
Thank you! I appreciate the constructive feedback :)
If you do not install a drain with these backyard fire pits, a cover over the top will do just fine. Nice job!
That’s a great idea! Thanks.
Thanks - we have a ton of old bricks all over the yard! Was thinking you’d work in some ventilation but good point about water accumulating!
Thanks for watching! :)
I'm glad you said something because I did not know what that noise was and it kind of freaked me out but thanks for telling me that it was goats. I have learned a lot by watching your video thank you so much!
Good job, I'm gonna do something similar to this one. Next time you're lighting your fire with damp wood, put some methylated spirits in an old tuna can, it will burn for about 30 mins. Stack your kindling on top and it will start so easy. I do this when I go camping, similar to how a Trangia stove works.
Awesome. Thanks for the idea.
I need to make one of these thanks for sharing
You’re welcome 😊
Im impressed, better rustic look than some ive seen 👍👍👍
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Nice video. I would suggest adding a layer of red rock at the bottom. would help with your water drainage concerns and look great.
That is a good idea. Thanks!
nice video...I am going to build one in my backyard - a slightly different design but this video was helpful right now - in the "conceptual" phase...nicely done - looks cool...now you just need a good chair and a guitar...enjoy!
Thanks so much! Good luck on your fire pit! :)
The sounds were oddly satisfying
haha thanks!
good vid, but I prefer a ground level fire ring with a dirt floor. Don't have to worry about rain and cleaning out is easy. This sunken concrete looks nice, but its going to be a pita to clean out and to keep water out (even with a cover, there will be leakage through cracks/seams).
Yeah it was a pain to clean. But surprisingly the pit never filled up with water. I actually just built a nicer and bigger fire pit that is above ground and has plenty of drainage and air flow. If your interested check that out on my channel for most recent video.
Thanks!
BTW, how is this fire pit holding up? I'd like to see a photo of it now.
Great Job!
A few tips for brick work (I’m a bricklayer by trade) when splitting the brick hold the brick in your hand and hit it the center with the corner of your hammer it’s best if you have a brick gamer but a claw works as well #2 most mortar is only treated for 1-2 hours of fire before it starts to break and crack so just be a bit careful with the materials you use there are also “firebrick” #3 when you are building this design get cardboard and cut it to fill the bottom joints so the water will be able to drain take them out when it’s cured(finished) if anyone has any more questions lmk and I’ll gladly answer them!
Thanks for the pointers! I appreciate it.
I did mine and didn't use high heat mortor long story short it busted gotta redo
Thx man...i have old rec bricks like you have ..bought stuff today...mortar etc....I'm going to add 3 in duct pipe for air....
Awesome! the extra air will help getting the fire started for sure. Once the fire gets hot I haven't had any issues with ventilation.
I have old bricks too and building 15 feet by 15 feet 3 feet deep
Nice!
Great video thank you
I was already thinking about the rain while you was building. 😂
I may cover the fire pit with something
I’m designing a fire pit for my place . This one looks nice brother !!! Your dad must taught you good , gave you his traits !
Thanks! Yes he really did. Now that I have my own place I am so thankful he took the time to share that with me. :)
Very nice, looks like it's been there a long time. I hope you didn't build a patio around it, the natural setting looks great. I'm currently building a little fire pit, dug it out last night and lined the sides with small decorative slabs flush with ground level. No cement for me, just sand (and pebbles to stop the cats from crapping in it). With the earth I dug out I'm going to form a grassy knoll as a sitting area at one side. My garden is tiny compared to the area you have: I guess we all have to do what fits our space, budget and requirements. Thanks for sharing your project.
Thanks for sharing! :)
congrats, nicely done.
Thanks!
beautiful work/well done
Thanks!
Love the look of this fire pit
Thanks!
You need to allow for ventilation when laying the bricks
Great video and I love the rustic simplicity of your firepit :)
Thanks!
This was a good video, the fire pit turned out great.
Thanks Johnny!
Thanks man this will help me alot , most of the other vids on UA-cam doesn't give fire pits that's build with cement . My pit that I'm busy with is similar . But if I have grass around the pit do i need to make a space between the grass and the pit ?
Awesome! I'm glad to hear it!
😂 that has to be the worst bricklaying I’ve ever seen!
Thanks! lol
you dig the hole in 10 minutes .... Mine is all stone .. it took me 2 weeks, and I am not even sure if it's big enough ..
I'm sorry to hear that! The soil her was pretty soft. I had to cop through a few large roots but other than that it was east going. I just build an above ground pit if you are interested in this one check out the link.
ua-cam.com/video/d2LWZc5Qr64/v-deo.html
Top two videos on your channel are about firepits and firewood. Gives us more of that!! lol. Whatever happened to building a patio around the firepit?
Thanks! I'm actually planning on building a bigger and better firepit in the next couple months! I will try to keep the videos coming!
Great video, thank you so much.....👍🏼 👍🏼
I'm glad you liked it!
Thanks!
This fire pit will make a great well. Fire loves oxygen why block all the air flow gaps?
I actually haven't had any issues with water drainage. The are is an issue when first starting the fire but once you get it going it burns great :) Thanks!
See link for update video if you're interested. ua-cam.com/video/Z88PTLemhDs/v-deo.html
Thanks for sharing your project - nice work!
Thank you!
You could have just put a piece of tarp or something at the bottom and mixed the cement right there in the hole, no need for the wheelbarrow.
Yeah I guess you could. Thanks!
Okay, i think i could do this
Nice pond dude
Thanks! lol haven't had any issues yet. See link for 2 year update video - ua-cam.com/video/Z88PTLemhDs/v-deo.html
the goats lol I live in DC and my neighbor has roosters lol
haha yeah, my neighbors had a rooster but I think they were even annoyed by it because it's gone now. lol
I've been thinking about building a pit like yours. How have the bricks been holding up to the heat?
The bricks are holding up really well and haven't cracked.
Looks like that will hold water pretty good
I haven't had any issues with the draining yet. We have had a few tropical storms come through since building it and within a day of two the water drains out. Thanks Alan for the feedback!
عالی عالی عالی بود .
Thanks!! 😁
Love it
I’m going to make my own soon!
Maria Maria that’s awesome! Good luck.
SimonSaysDIY Harvey
I forgot to ask how deep is the hole?
I dug the hole down about 10-12in. Then poured close to 3in of concrete for the base. This left the hole 7-9in deep.
if you can remember, about how many lbs of cement and mortar did you use for this?
I used two 50lb bags of regular sidewalk cement for the base and then two 60lb bags of mortar for laying the brick. 220 lbs of concrete in total.
Looks great 👍 thanks for sharing!
Thanks I appreciate it!
Careful concrete and bricks explode seen it happen
Thanks!
How many bricks did you use?
55-60
Thanks
Voice like Toby off the office.
I have not heard that before but your right in this video i sound a lot like him lol.
Don't usually use a concrete base as there is no method to drain excessive rain water away.
Yeah, if you are really worried about drainage you can always put a 6in base of gravel and then use cement and brick around the outside. However, I haven’t had any issues and we have had plenty of rain since building it. The key to this pit draining is that I didn’t cement the vertical cracks between the bricks. You could also leave drainage holes in the cement base to allow water to escape.
The good thing about not cementing the vertical cracks also means that your fire gets air through to the base to keep it alive 🔥 and kicking 🔥. All fire needs oxygen so having the air gaps works a treat....I think?
Has the brick cracked since??
No, I haven't had any issues with cracking yet :)
You can drill weep-holes in the bottom or you could have dug a run-off but you can just lay a few rows of brick at the bottom to start so your fire will get air, be off the ground and the best part... you don’t have to use any mortar at all. I have friends that have never used any type of mortar and I’m not going to either and the pits are over two years old and still going strong. You did do a nice job me and my buddies have been in masonry all our life trust me you could’ve done this with no crete or mud.
Just wondering how wide your fireplace is?
About 2.5 feet on the inside and 3 feet from the out side of the bricks.
SimonSaysDIY great, thank you!
Any issues with drainage?
No I haven’t had any issues. I ashes at the bottom are sometimes wet or damp but there hasn’t been any standing water in it. The moisture quickly evaporates after starting a new fire.
SimonSaysDIY Harvey great I was trying to see where the water would seep out in the bottom. Looks great
There should be a drain for air
Does it drain well or is it a mosquito breeding ground?
Yeah, it drains alright. I've never seen standing water in it. However, If you want to be on the safe side you could leave wider gaps in between the bricks on the bottom row to allow for more drainage.
Great job AmeriCAN!
Thanks!
👋👍
Thanks for watching! 😁
Great video! What's the diameter?
The diameter is 37in.
Thanks!
How many bricks did you use approx?
I used about 55-60 bricks to make this.
@@SimonSaysDIY awesome thanks!
Hahha I thought it was kids yelling instead of goats that’s hilarious
Yeah, they are so loud!
3:56 I don't think that's very good.. it is going to collect water.. you have to make a drain hole in the middle full of small rocks .. also an air pipe is not a bad idea
Thanks! I haven't had any issue with water drainage yet. The soil around the pit is soft and is the vertical joints being left open allows the rain to completely drain within a day. With that said I agree this would be better with both a more effective drain. The air is a small issue when first starting the fire, however once it gets going it seems to do great.
I have made a update video for the fire pit if you're interested. ua-cam.com/video/Z88PTLemhDs/v-deo.html
Should wait longer than 2 days and next time maybe offer a drainage hole and lots of gravel underneath
Agreed. I haven’t had any issues with drainage however, it never hurts to be on the safe side. Something that helps is the fire pit rises above ground level. This helps keep the pit dry as any standing water in my yard doesn’t fill up the pit. Thanks for the advice!
Brother, you did more than required. Why so much of cement work , and digging .... ??
No dig. Just place the bricks in 3/4th Circle , or similar square. Job done . You have done something good , not best.
Wish you can plan better , Ref Eazy DIY ...Ideas . Enjoy Life . Good job Brother . take care , put on the gloves ..... :)
Thanks for watching! And thanks for the feedback! I am planning to post a new fire pit video this Saturday but it is even more complex than my first lol. :) I will try to post some simpler DIY fire pit videos in the future.
love the video but why does it sound like there are screaming children in the background?
The neighbors have goats... they are very loud. I mentioned that in the video but it can be skipped easily. Thanks for watching!
This isn’t good
It’s great!:)
Thank you! :)
Roster
Concrete
To much smoke
Ok, yuppie. lmao
Too much work🤣 i need it easier 😫
Yeah, it was a lot of work. Thanks for watching!
i'm wearing jeans and purple t shirt and trainers i will take off my t shirt see my hairy belly button and my hairy nipples and tummy i put my hands in my pockets in my jeans and i just love going around the garden without my t shirt i just put my hands in my pockets in my jeans when i finished my fire pit i took a nice shower i put washing in the washing machine i put on when the washing machine stopped i took my washing i put in the tumble dyer i put my clothes away in my chest drawers i put some fresh clothes jeans boxers socks t shirt and i went outside in the lovely sunshine i took my t shirt see my hairy armpits and my hairy belly button and my tummy i can stick out my lovely tounge
Bro, this is straight up the ugliest firepit on youtube >.>
agree
Haha. thanks for the comment though!
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