Okay, so I wanted to build a fire pit in my backyard, and after looking at a bunch of options, I decided to go with Cleveland Iron Works fire bricks. Here’s how the whole thing went down.
Getting Started
First, I measured out the area where I wanted the fire pit. I wanted it big enough for a decent fire, but not so big it would take over the whole yard. Once I had the size figured out, I marked the perimeter with some spray paint.
Digging and Leveling
Next up, I grabbed my shovel and started digging. I dug down about six inches, making sure the bottom of the pit was relatively flat. This took some time, and honestly, my back was feeling it by the end!
Laying the Base
After the digging, I poured in a layer of gravel. This is for drainage, so the fire pit doesn’t turn into a muddy mess after it rains. I spread the gravel out evenly and then tamped it down with a hand tamper to make it nice and compact.
Placing the Fire Bricks
Here’s the core part. I grabbed the fire bricks and carefully tested to place the first one, and ensured the surrounding was ready.
- First, Make sure you wear a mask and a pair of glove.
- Secondly, Make sure the position is correct before you put any fire brick.
The Finishing Touches
Finally, I filled in any gaps between the bricks with some more gravel. I could use sand but that would take more time. and that’s it! My fire pit, built with Cleveland Iron Works fire bricks, was ready to go.
Overall, I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It wasn’t the easiest project, but it was definitely doable. And now I’ve got a sweet spot to hang out with friends and roast some marshmallows.