Fire Pit Base Rocks

Place a thin layer of sand on the bottom of the fire pit and add the recommended 2 6 inches of filler on top of it.

Fire pit base rocks.

Our kit can be installed on grass on top of a gravel paver base or on top of a patio. Fire pits commonly consist of an inner wall an outer wall a cap i e a flat tabletop like surface around the opening at the top of the pit and decorative stones or rocks in the center. Check the contents of your kit to see if additional materials are needed before assembling. This fire pit rock is made to resemble real life wood logs only these rocks have much better heat retention and can be reused over and over compared to real wood logs that would quickly burn out.

It doesn t radiate heat as well as lava rocks and it s more expensive than sand dirt but some folks love the way the flames dance in the reflection of the glass. Gas fire pits can also be more decorative. Hammer a piece of rebar directly in the center of the fire pit location. Pour a generous amount of crushed gravel paver base into the hole so your finished base will be approximately five inches thick.

Cut a piece of string to half the length of the fire pit s diameter. For example if the completed fire pit is to be 5 feet wide cut the string to 2 1 2 feet long. While some people choose to forgo a fire pit filler and simply use a concrete or stone base filler adds a nice aesthetic to your fire pit that can enhance your backyard landscaping. Make a loop on one end of the string and slip it around the rebar.

Adding gravel on top of the compacted dirt will create a base for your fire pit. Wet the gravel thoroughly with a garden hose and then use the hand tamper to compact it into a hard layer a couple of inches below the. Get free shipping on qualified lava rock fire pit essentials products or buy online pick up in store today.