Building A Safe Fire Pit

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Building a safe fire pit.

First you ll pour the footing and let it set up. Make a foundation for the stones to sit upon. Check the base at several points to be sure it is level and make. Select a spot for your pit.

Choose a place that will provide room to walk around the fire away from plants fences or any other kinds of flammable material. Consider the wind in your backyard and the way it will blow smoke from the fire. A well built masonry fire pit is rock solid safe to use and will easily last for as long as you own your house set aside several days to complete your fire pit. Tie one end of the string or twine to the stake and measure how wide you want your circle to be.

Local ordinances permitting your fire pit should ideally measure between 36 and 44 inches wide including. Building a fire pit yourself offers room for customization on every detail size included. For a fire pit with a diameter of 5 feet attach a string to the stake half the length of your circumference and tie this end of the string to a can of spray paint. Pull the string lightly taut and walk around the stake as you spray paint your circumference.

Also consider how many people will be enjoying the fire a 6 foot buffer minimum is a good idea.