How to Make a Brick Firepit

Brick firepits are constructed outdoors for entertainment and relaxation purposes. Firepits can be used to cook over, as well as to produce heat when relaxing outdoors in chilly weather. Building a brick firepit can make an inexpensive addition to a backyard or outdoor space, as few supplies are needed. The firepit should be built in a cleared area away from houses or flammable objects, to prevent starting fires. A stable brick firepit can be constructed from simple materials. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

1

Measure the area for the firepit, using a measuring tape.

2

Lay a circular metal base on the ground where you will build the firepit. A metal base is not necessary if you will be building the firepit on a cement surface.

3

Place the first layer of bricks around the circular perimeter of the metal base. The bricks should be touching each other, or almost touching.

4

Add the next layer of bricks on top of the first layer. Each brick should overlap two bricks in the layer beneath.

5

Add more layers of bricks, overlapping two bricks in the layer beneath. Make the fire pit about 2 feet tall, for better stability. Building the pit too tall will prevent you from feeling heat from the embers, and food will not cook properly.

6

Lay a round grill grate over the firepit to allow you to cook over the pit. Place wood inside the pit when you are ready to make a fire.