Can I Build A Fire Pit On An Existing Concrete Patio?
I am in the process of laying brick over my existing concrete patio and was wondering if I could make a fire pit at the same time. I plan to use concrete bricks. Is there anything specific that I need to know before starting? Should I put down a layer of some material over the concrete before starting?
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No problem at all. YOu might want to line the bottom with either flag stone or brick..but fires like this are not that hot. I wouldn’t worry about it that much. If you really want to do it up good, go to lumber yard and get Fire Brick to line the bottom. (used in fire places). Build up the sides by setting field stone or whatever. Mortar in place, allow mortar to set about 28 days before firing up.
Yes, u can
yeah
When concrete gets really hot, it tends to EXPLODE. I would not recommend it as a base for a fire pit.
u don’t have to build a firepit. if u go to a home improvement store, they have firepits that u can assemble. that wasy u don’t have to buy it. all u have to do is put it in a good spot…lite a fire and u r ready to go.
Use a layer of refractory brick. Fire on concrete could cause popping and explosions. The concrete won’t hold up.
Yeah you can, conrete and the brick should be heat resistant. It might be worth checking if there are any water or gas pipes underneath.
i think u can.
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/knowhow/exteriors/article/0,16417,199405,00.html
sure
u don’t have to build a firepit. if u go to a home improvement store, they have firepits that u can assemble. that wasy u don’t have to buy it. all u have to do is put it in a good spot…lite a fire and u r ready to go.
Use a layer of refractory brick. Fire on concrete could cause popping and explosions. The concrete won’t hold up.
No problem at all. YOu might want to line the bottom with either flag stone or brick..but fires like this are not that hot. I wouldn’t worry about it that much. If you really want to do it up good, go to lumber yard and get Fire Brick to line the bottom. (used in fire places). Build up the sides by setting field stone or whatever. Mortar in place, allow mortar to set about 28 days before firing up.
Yeah you can, conrete and the brick should be heat resistant. It might be worth checking if there are any water or gas pipes underneath.