I've seen a few fire pit build videos. Practically every one is different. Some suggest digging a 6-8 inch base as would be done for a paver walkway. This Lowe's video only shows digging down 2-3 inches and leveling the dirt before putting in only 2-3 inches of stone. Is that adequate for a fire pit? I'd like to avoid digging 6-8 inches if 2-3 is sufficient.
They sell these in a kit that's comes with all the stones needed and the ring insert. You can buy more stones for another layer individually at any lowes just go to the lawn and garden section
they dont give the diameter because this thing is too small to be of any use it is decorative at best and a total waste of time and energy if you want to actually have a useable fire
1:39 looks really crooked (big gap at the top where the fire ring meets the stones). Middle row stone in center of footage at 1:39 also appears to be higher than the adjacent stones.. Wondering if that is due to variation in the shape of the stones or lack of attention to detail during the assembly process? The bottom row looks pretty even and level, but that middle row throws everything off. Maybe this is the best that can be done with that brand of stones without using mortar. I'm getting ready to attempt this myself with Pavestone brand "Rumblestones." Hoping for better results.
Most retaining wall blocks contain moisture and can potentially be damaged or even explode when exposed to high heat, so they have a steel insert to protect the blocks. Fire bricks can also be used but they are expensive
The metal ring does not fit the way they show...at least with the kit I have. The blocks do not fit tight enough for the ring to sit on top the last row of blocks. Probably don't even need the ring!
BCT Alicorn I just finished this project today. I used 7 bags of lava rocks and paver base. I had too much paver base so you could probably get away with 4 or 5 bags
Pro Tip: At least locally priced, this kit will run you $200. If you just buy the bricks and landscape adhesive she'll run you a solid hundred bucks. Save your money and ditch the hundred dollar ugly metal ring!
The metal ring serves a purpose. Concrete stones over time will fall apart from the heat of a fire without a steel ring or fire bricks lining the inside. This is why they also fill lava rock up to the ring to protect the bottom row below the ring.
Sir, I have a question. The bricks that are shown are these firebrick specifically designed for this purpose or any landscaping brick will do in similar trapezoid shape. Also how can I search for local stores near where I live? When ever I am googling only Home depot and Lowes show up. Thank You in advance.
You don’t need all this fancy crap to build a fire pit. Firstly this a poorly thought out and second you can build a fire pit out of anything. I made one out of an old heat pump.
Looks like a great project for Fall.
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I've seen a few fire pit build videos. Practically every one is different. Some suggest digging a 6-8 inch base as would be done for a paver walkway. This Lowe's video only shows digging down 2-3 inches and leveling the dirt before putting in only 2-3 inches of stone. Is that adequate for a fire pit? I'd like to avoid digging 6-8 inches if 2-3 is sufficient.
you take it too seriously man. Just dig a bit. Even Neanderthals used fire without burning themselves.
Do you remove the lava rocks when you clean the fire pit?
Removing the lava rocks is fine when you clean the pit but the rocks themselves shouldn't be cleaned.
Lava Rock is for a GAS fit pit.... NOT to cook on. DO NOT put it in. Leave the paver base at the bottom and that's it.
@@lowes You think? Lol
@@javynlandscaping2677no, the lava rocks are to protect the bottom layer of concrete blocks. The metal pit protects the upper layers.
This video is gonna be useful for when me and my dad build a fire pit!
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What size blocks are these
What is the length of measuring rope?
Three
The heat of fire it’s does broke the blocks?? Is that true ??
These pits are junk
The blocks will crack after the first use
Every 2 years I have to replace 3 or 4 top bricks due to breaking in half.
The top lip transfers heat to the bricks😔
Living in the pacific NW i did a 8 inch pit and then a approx 6in small hole in middle and filled with drainage gravel due to potential heavy rains.
What are the total number of blocks that you need, what is the overall dimension of this?
12 blocks per layer
Can someone please tell me what these bricks are called, and size? Thanks!
They sell these in a kit that's comes with all the stones needed and the ring insert. You can buy more stones for another layer individually at any lowes just go to the lawn and garden section
why do none of these videos give the diameter of the circle? it matter tremendously, I need to know how many blocks to buy so they fit correctly.
I agree.. looks like 13 on each row ... I'm guessing this is a 36" or 3 ft. Rim
they dont give the diameter because this thing is too small to be of any use
it is decorative at best and a total waste of time and energy if you want to actually have a useable fire
And because they want you to but their kit
I installed this same pit three weeks ago but added an extra layer of blocks
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How many blocks does this project require?
Wow, an extra layer of blocks?
What's included in the cost of the kit?
If it's the same one I looked at it was the brick and the black ring. We ended up buying the bricks separate.
1:39 looks really crooked (big gap at the top where the fire ring meets the stones). Middle row stone in center of footage at 1:39 also appears to be higher than the adjacent stones.. Wondering if that is due to variation in the shape of the stones or lack of attention to detail during the assembly process? The bottom row looks pretty even and level, but that middle row throws everything off. Maybe this is the best that can be done with that brand of stones without using mortar. I'm getting ready to attempt this myself with Pavestone brand "Rumblestones." Hoping for better results.
What is the ring for ?
Most retaining wall blocks contain moisture and can potentially be damaged or even explode when exposed to high heat, so they have a steel insert to protect the blocks. Fire bricks can also be used but they are expensive
The ring suggests the dangerous urges that lurk even in the most pure-hearted beings of Middle-earth.
@@tefranks Nice LOTR reference
You get a set of rocks and an inside ring at Lowes and home depot about 43 inch with an inside ring of 30 inch
Why does it even need a ring?
The metal ring does not fit the way they show...at least with the kit I have. The blocks do not fit tight enough for the ring to sit on top the last row of blocks. Probably don't even need the ring!
on labor day this kit went down to 169 $
How many bags of gravel and lava rock was used?
And what size were the bags? .5 cu. ft.?
BCT Alicorn I just finished this project today. I used 7 bags of lava rocks and paver base. I had too much paver base so you could probably get away with 4 or 5 bags
You need to dig 7 inches down. And use about 4 inches of Gravel base, and sand on top
You might want to look up smokeless fire pits if you don’t want watery eyes
don't think I would put lava rock in it if you have to clean out ashes
Ron Poddig can you use fireglass
Lava Rock is for GAS. Do NOT put it in for a wood pit. Just leave it open at the bottom right to the paver base.
@@javynlandscaping2677then your bottom layer of concrete block is gonna absorb all the heat. That’s why lava rocks at the bottom.
Pretty smokey fire pit.
Its because there are no gaps or holes to allow oxygen to flow into the fire. When you starve a fire of oxygen, it will smoke a lot.
LOL. It's smoky because either the wood is wet or it's the type of wood you're using. It has nothing to do with oxygen.
I bet it ain’t smoking now
Cool the wifey can do this too
Add lava rock... that shit explodes.
Pro Tip: At least locally priced, this kit will run you $200. If you just buy the bricks and landscape adhesive she'll run you a solid hundred bucks. Save your money and ditch the hundred dollar ugly metal ring!
What stones did you order?
Same stones that are in the kit. They were right next to the kit. I forget the specific name.
That metal ring is probably going to rust anyway.
The metal ring serves a purpose. Concrete stones over time will fall apart from the heat of a fire without a steel ring or fire bricks lining the inside. This is why they also fill lava rock up to the ring to protect the bottom row below the ring.
Sir, I have a question. The bricks that are shown are these firebrick specifically designed for this purpose or any landscaping brick will do in similar trapezoid shape. Also how can I search for local stores near where I live? When ever I am googling only Home depot and Lowes show up. Thank You in advance.
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You don’t need all this fancy crap to build a fire pit. Firstly this a poorly thought out and second you can build a fire pit out of anything. I made one out of an old heat pump.
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Difficult to clean, no ventilation, not leveled. A sloppy job.
OR hear me out- just buy a steel wood burning fire pit and dispense with all the nonsense.
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