Building An Outdoor Fireplace And Grill

Establish the overall look for fireplace.

Building an outdoor fireplace and grill.

Jot dimensions down in notepad using pencil. Also decide if your fireplace will be wood burning or gas lit. You will want a minimum 4 thick up to 8 thick reinforced concrete pad. Consider brick for a more traditional aesthetic or man made stacked stone for a contemporary look.

Choose a hearthstone made from completely fireproof materials at least 4 inches 10 cm thick. It should extend at least 16 inches 41 cm in front of the firebox and 8 inches 20 cm on either side. Be sure to build it properly according to local codes. When it comes to your budget a custom build for your outdoor fireplace with a grill will be dependent on the size scope and materials you d like to feature in the construction generally though hiring a stone mason will automatically place you in 3 000 plus range for an outdoor fireplace with a grill with more intricate or larger scale designs featuring expensive materials potentially costing as much as ten times that figure.

Custom built in designs can be on the pricier side but for smaller budgets there are plenty of super affordable options for fire pits and chimineas a great pick for small spaces. If you are building on a pre existing concrete pad or one much larger than your fireplace footprint be sure to form or cut expansion joints around the fireplace.