Building Concrete Fire Pit

Doug montzka of montkza concrete masonry in st.

Building concrete fire pit.

This modern concrete fire pit can be built over a single weekend and is a great centerpiece for outdoor entertaining. Step 15 use a float to level out the surface and let concrete sit for another half hour. He s seen the popularity of fire pits but it s possible to create a diy fire pit. Of course it reduces construction time if you build the pit on an existing concrete slab.

Getting started on building an in ground fire pit. Concrete fireplaces and fire pits should be constructe. Tools materials and concrete accessories will vary depending on the type of fire pit you re building. Homemade modern diy concrete fire pit.

Step 16 finish the concrete by using a steel trowel. Use a straight piece of wood to screed the top and let concrete sit for half an hour. Build concrete exterior form. Typically a diy concrete fire pit project will require marking paint or chalk tape measure shovel level pointing sand general.

I started getting requests for brick fire pits a few. Step 17 cover the concrete with a sheet and pieces of scrap wood to keep moist while it cures for 48 hours. Concrete provides a sturdy surface for placing a fire pit. Intermountain concrete specialties can help you decide the best products and tools for your concrete project.

A concrete fire pit base prevents erosion and accidental excavation each time the fire pit receives a cleaning. With a sweet design and hard work this backyard comes to life with a concrete chic fire feature contractors luse a level and hammer to construct the outside square base of the fire pit area. Advice from a masonry pro.