Use firebrick on the bottom instead of lava rock, much easier to clean out the ashes that way. Lava rock looks great when you build it but not at all practical for after your first couple of fires.
I would love to build this fire pit but have a few questions... As you’ve laid it out, what are the outside and inside dimensions and height? Do you actually sell those blocks? All 4 stores in my area didn’t know what I was talking about.
The paver base and lava rock is not needed..when you produce alot of ashes later on it will be hard to clean it out as the materials will be removed as well..
Aston Sims we recommend waiting at least 24 hours after the fire has gone out before cleaning. Use an ash scoop and metal can with a lid to remove ash. Once you've removed douse with water to be certain they're completely out. And here's a tip: fire pit ash has several lawn and garden uses from raising soil ph to keeping slugs and snails away from your plants so check those out before dumping them. Thanks for watching.
Adam G. - Just use fire brick on the bottom instead of lava rock. It will give a solid surface to scrape the ashes out while still providing a fire proof base like lava rock.
Jennifer Costas firebrick is kilned to withstand high temperatures so using it in this project adds an extra layer of heat protection. You can do this project on pavers but there are some extra things to know, here are the step-by-step instructions as well as tools and materials: low.es/2jHmUOy. Thanks for watching.
Hi Daisy. Since products vary by location costs will vary. You'll find a full tools & materials list as well as step-by-step directions here: low.es/2j2hcFH. Thanks for watching.
So the problem for us is that we don't have the space for a permanent one. I was planning on taking rectangular concrete blocks (like the ones used for the foundation of houses), and putting that on the floor instead of the gravel paver base. Then building the walls like the video. That way we can just unassemble, and put it away each time. Any suggestions?
Seems like the assembly & disassembly of the blocks for each use would be pretty labor intensive. Could one of these more portable fire pit options work better? low.es/2lo6hG8 There's some pretty small ones, if space is an issue.
Do I need to be concerned about root fires with an above-ground fire pit? We unfortunately have to have our ash tree removed due to borer damage, so there's no concern about limbs above the pit, but of course the roots will still be there.
Malcolm Butler concrete absorbs moisture; the heat from a fire pit is likely to make it crack. Block, pavers or fire brick are better choices for your base. Thanks for watching!
first of all what's the point in putting all the gravel down in the bottom because eventually you're going to have to shovel the ashes out of it.. and also why would you use the concrete glue stuff because what if you want to take it apart and move it to a different location.. and also I was always under the impression that you want to leave a little bit of a gap somewhere in the bricks to allow airflow to blow in there to help the fire burn better.. it's a nice-looking fire pit but I would have to say not a very good build there are way better and easier and cheaper fire pit Builds on TH-cam
Paver base provides solid foundation so it doesn't sag over time. Construction adhesive also helps keep it together (except most of their brick is soaking wet because they keep it outside, so construction adhesive doesn't actually bond to it). It also prevents it from moving if people sit on the edge. Vents are a good idea, but that's why they raised the floor so high: help try to get some oxygen to it. The lava rock is just fire block for the floor. Laying fire brick on the bottom will work fine...then it also provides solid foundation when you need to shovel out all the ashes.
Your points are very valid. I can see using construction adhesive for these smaller bricks to help keep them together and straight, but it obviously isn't necessary. The gravel in the bottom definitely isn't necessary and will hinder shoveling the ashes. And yes, having air gaps definitely helps.
Don't do it like they do. I did & you are either going to have to leave air gaps or cut bricks to square it up. If you watch other videos they do it differently where it squares up without cutting bricks. Wish I would have watched others 1st
What's the point of the video if *none of your stores actually carry fire brick!!!!!* It has to be special ordered. The fire brick also *costs four times as much* as the retaining wall blocks!
Use firebrick on the bottom instead of lava rock, much easier to clean out the ashes that way. Lava rock looks great when you build it but not at all practical for after your first couple of fires.
Is there enough air flow to keep a fire going without any spaces in the rock?
I would love to build this fire pit but have a few questions... As you’ve laid it out, what are the outside and inside dimensions and height? Do you actually sell those blocks? All 4 stores in my area didn’t know what I was talking about.
Would you be able to use the same adhesive to keep the fire brick in place?
use refractory cement for fire bricks
Thanks for a simple and straight to the point video
Step 1. Stack some blocks in whatever shape you want.
Step 2. Start a fire.
Is it really that simple?
Mars Sojourner actually, yes😂 they just wanted to make it fancy so you pay money for all the things they show you in the video
Lol good one
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we didn't start the fire.
Great. Heading to Home Depot
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lol Savage
HD is run by a pile of trump boot lickers..... screw them
The paver base and lava rock is not needed..when you produce alot of ashes later on it will be hard to clean it out as the materials will be removed as well..
how do you clean out the ashes?
Aston Sims we recommend waiting at least 24 hours after the fire has gone out before cleaning. Use an ash scoop and metal can with a lid to remove ash. Once you've removed douse with water to be certain they're completely out. And here's a tip: fire pit ash has several lawn and garden uses from raising soil ph to keeping slugs and snails away from your plants so check those out before dumping them. Thanks for watching.
Ha. You pointed out a flaw in their design, and they missed it again. The answer, you can't because you have lava rocks in there. Terrible idea.
Adam G. - Just use fire brick on the bottom instead of lava rock. It will give a solid surface to scrape the ashes out while still providing a fire proof base like lava rock.
Aston Sims
Idk
I use a leaf blower. Works great.
Can you use any type of adhesive to keep the fire brick in place?
Use refractory cement for the fire bricks.
1:00 you can also use cat litter from the dollar tree
Do the firebricks have to be glued down by something? are they just loose in there??
It this video they have glued it down for safety.
Are the interior fire bricks a necessity? And could I do this on pavers instead of lava rock?
Jennifer Costas firebrick is kilned to withstand high temperatures so using it in this project adds an extra layer of heat protection. You can do this project on pavers but there are some extra things to know, here are the step-by-step instructions as well as tools and materials: low.es/2jHmUOy. Thanks for watching.
Lowe's Home Improvement thanks!!
Is putting fire brick on the base enough to keep a concrete patio from cracking? Patio already exists so thats where I am putting a firepit.
How to clean it
About how much would this cost? (with the model you made in the video) including all tools
Hi Daisy. Since products vary by location costs will vary. You'll find a full tools & materials list as well as step-by-step directions here: low.es/2j2hcFH. Thanks for watching.
Aw he's all alone
so does Lowes sell all of this stuff?
Alcir Figueroa you'll find a tools and materials list for this project here: low.es/2jHmUOy
Win - Win
So the problem for us is that we don't have the space for a permanent one. I was planning on taking rectangular concrete blocks (like the ones used for the foundation of houses), and putting that on the floor instead of the gravel paver base. Then building the walls like the video. That way we can just unassemble, and put it away each time. Any suggestions?
Seems like the assembly & disassembly of the blocks for each use would be pretty labor intensive. Could one of these more portable fire pit options work better? low.es/2lo6hG8 There's some pretty small ones, if space is an issue.
buy the solo fire pit. its stainless steel and you can move it around..
1:53 his Mr lonely
Table for 1, please.
Do I need to be concerned about root fires with an above-ground fire pit? We unfortunately have to have our ash tree removed due to borer damage, so there's no concern about limbs above the pit, but of course the roots will still be there.
Defeats the purpose if you don’t carry the stuff from your own videos.
100% this
Can you build the fire pit on top of a concrete patio?
Malcolm Butler concrete absorbs moisture; the heat from a fire pit is likely to make it crack. Block, pavers or fire brick are better choices for your base. Thanks for watching!
cool
What is stopping me from buying one of those ready made firepits and make them look nicer with stones around them?
About a $200 price difference and the loss of a sense of accomplishment.
He will be having a pleasant evening by himself considering the part that he was the only one out there
So do they just go to random people's houses and say "You want a free fire pit"?
I’m 14 years old, it is 2:00 AM and A I don’t own a house, and B, I live in an apartment, why am I here?
first of all what's the point in putting all the gravel down in the bottom because eventually you're going to have to shovel the ashes out of it.. and also why would you use the concrete glue stuff because what if you want to take it apart and move it to a different location.. and also I was always under the impression that you want to leave a little bit of a gap somewhere in the bricks to allow airflow to blow in there to help the fire burn better.. it's a nice-looking fire pit but I would have to say not a very good build there are way better and easier and cheaper fire pit Builds on TH-cam
Paver base provides solid foundation so it doesn't sag over time. Construction adhesive also helps keep it together (except most of their brick is soaking wet because they keep it outside, so construction adhesive doesn't actually bond to it). It also prevents it from moving if people sit on the edge. Vents are a good idea, but that's why they raised the floor so high: help try to get some oxygen to it. The lava rock is just fire block for the floor. Laying fire brick on the bottom will work fine...then it also provides solid foundation when you need to shovel out all the ashes.
Which video do you recommend?
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Your points are very valid. I can see using construction adhesive for these smaller bricks to help keep them together and straight, but it obviously isn't necessary. The gravel in the bottom definitely isn't necessary and will hinder shoveling the ashes.
And yes, having air gaps definitely helps.
Ugh, the voice and music for this.
Eric Jensen
For real, this is the typical Apple iPhone music style used in the late 2000s commercials that got really annoying.
Say it better or type it in the video
Don't do it like they do. I did & you are either going to have to leave air gaps or cut bricks to square it up. If you watch other videos they do it differently where it squares up without cutting bricks. Wish I would have watched others 1st
Lego in real life.
Fire bricks are very expensive
making a ytp
lmao concrete adhesive for high temp
What's the point of the video if *none of your stores actually carry fire brick!!!!!* It has to be special ordered. The fire brick also *costs four times as much* as the retaining wall blocks!
Fire bricks are more expensive no matter where you go. If you want to price compare, check out Tractor Supply Company as they sometimes stock them.
Try a local brick and masonry store. Got mines for $1.50 a piece, which is much cheaper than Lowes or Home depot
It's leaves not leves
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Meredith Bush
thank you
Please no music
Low hanging leves haha
"Low-hanging limbs"
Hell just buy a portable one lol
the real question still stands...
.....Why does he have to many chairs but nobody is even there??...
If you build it, they will come...
His imaginary friends.