It’s hard to imagine how many people delightedly admired the burning of logs, sitting near the fire. A fire pit at the dacha, made with your own hands, allows you to provide such pleasure at any time, and even in the company of friends. Blazing firewood is mesmerizing and has a wonderful psychological effect.
The fire pit must be located 3 meters from buildings and 4 meters from tree crowns.
A fire pit at the dacha, made with your own hands, can become both a barbecue grill and a barbecue. The aroma of food cooked over a fire is difficult to compare with anything. A fire pit can be built quite easily on suburban area, but it is also important to ensure complete fire safety for both buildings and the surrounding nature.
Features of a country fire pit
The barrel fire pit can also be used as a grill and barbecue.
A country fire pit is an open street hearth, made with your own hands, in the open area of the dacha. Such a fire allows you to cook some types of dishes and keep warm, and is also often the center of a recreation area in evening time. The fireplace at the dacha should ensure that the logs burn in the form of a sufficiently high flame, but at the same time not pose a threat to the fire of buildings or plants. Appearance the fire pit must fit into the overall country house design and even decorate it.
The place for a permanent fire should be located at a distance from buildings and plantings, and there should be no grass in the fire area. When placing a fire in a garden, the fire should be removed from the crown of trees or bushes at a distance of at least 4 m. The fireplace should be removed from buildings by more than 3 m. You should not choose a place for the fireplace on the leeward side and do not light it in windy weather. In this regard, it is not recommended to make a fireplace with your own hands on a hill.
The optimal location for a fire pit is a flat area at a level slightly lower than the level of the buildings. Most often, the fire pit is shaped like a circle with a diameter of 80-100 cm, around which stationary benches are installed for sitting. On safe distance There may be a place to store logs away from the flame. The area itself where wood is burned must be lined with non-combustible materials.
Structurally, a fire pit can have several types: a hearth buried in the ground, outdoor version, protected by walls, and external version open type(bonfire). Construction of any type begins with cutting off the top layer of turf, clearing the soil of roots and covering the soil with heat-resistant material.
Tools required for work
Rice. 1. The resulting gap must be filled with gravel.
When making a fire pit at your dacha with your own hands, you will need the following tools:
- Bulgarian;
- electric drill;
- hacksaw for metal;
- mallet;
- hammer;
- chisel;
- chisel;
- metal scissors;
- putty knife;
- Master OK;
- shovel;
- vibrator;
- construction mixer;
- pliers;
- vice;
- roulette;
- metal ruler;
- construction level.
Rice. 2. Diagram of a buried fire pit
A recessed version of a country fire pit can be made as follows: a hole about 40 cm deep is dug, and then fine gravel 15 cm thick is poured onto the bottom. The hearth frame is made of block stone or brick, the elements are laid on clay mortar or fireplace adhesive composition. After laying the first layer, it is carefully leveled by tapping with a mallet. Inner ring, formed by the first row of masonry, is filled with crushed stone with a tamper. Then the remaining elements are laid in a circle. The topmost masonry row is made on the ground surface and is made of decorative stone.
Inside the fireplace it is recommended to install a metal screen in the form of a cylinder formed from metal sheet 1-2 mm thick. The external gap between the wall and the soil is filled with soil previously removed from the pit. The layout of a buried fire pit is shown in Fig. 2.
The next stage of arrangement is the creation of a protective area around the fire pit. To prevent the flame from spreading beyond the source zone, a flat platform is constructed, paved with stone, tiles, bricks, paving stones or filled with concrete. Benches are equipped at this site to accommodate people. The dimensions of the area are based on the assumption that a person is located at least 80 cm from the fire.
IN daytime such a hearth can be used for cooking. To do this, a tripod is installed above the equipped pit and a pot is suspended. Among other options for constructing a buried fire pit, the following technology can be noted: a cone-shaped depression is made in the pit (expanding upward), the cone is concreted, and the top is lined with decorative ceramic tiles.
Outdoor fire pit
Rice. 3. Stages of creating an outdoor fire pit
The most simple type outdoor fire is an open fire, which is lit in a designated place. Such a place can be equipped with reliable protection from the wind and other natural or artificial obstacles. In this case, in a circle with a diameter of about 1 m, the turf layer of earth (about 10 cm thick) is removed, and the formed hole is filled with crushed stone, ash, stone chips or other non-combustible fine materials. Around the area arranged in this way, pebbles of at least 10 cm in size are installed to create volume for laying the logs. The area around the fire pit is formed in the same way as described. Such a fire requires special care during operation.
The option of a closed outdoor fire pit is considered more reliable and safe. The principle of this design is the construction of a cylinder above the surface of the earth in which a fire is lit.
The foundation for the structure is prepared in the same way as for an open fire. Then a metal rim with a diameter of at least 40 cm and a height of more than 30 cm is installed in the circle. An old drum can serve as improvised materials. washing machine, cut metal barrel, etc. In Fig. Figure 3 shows a diagram of the installation of such a fire pit.
Along the outer circle of the metal cylinder, masonry is made with a thickness of at least 10 cm. For this purpose, you can use refractory bricks, ready-made concrete blocks, paving slabs, border elements, purchased blocks of natural stone. When laying, you should use a clay stove mortar or a special fireplace adhesive composition. The gap between the metal and the stone is filled with the same solution or sand.
Fireplace made of metal stripsAnother method of making an outdoor closed fire pit is gaining popularity - a hearth made of metal strips. This design is made from two pieces of corrugated galvanized steel. The design diagram is shown in Fig. 1.
From steel sheet 2 tapes with a width of at least 30 cm are cut out so that they form two cylinders with a gap of 10-15 cm between them. The tapes are bent in a circle, and their ends are connected with nuts. The cylinders are fixed in a circle on the ground, and fine mineral is poured between them. non-flammable material, mixed with sand. A layer of gravel up to 10 cm thick is poured into the internal cavity of the cylinder.
On top of the inter-cylinder backfill, you can make plaster and cladding at your discretion.
Economical designOne of the cheapest DIY designs for country fire pits is the outdoor version made from a metal barrel. In general, the entire complex is manufactured as follows: a circle with a diameter of 0.8-1 m is formed according to the described method, a piece of a metal barrel without a bottom (about 50 cm in diameter and 30-40 cm in height) is installed on it. A layer of up to 10 cm of gravel is poured inside the barrel. A conical bevel of gravel with a base diameter of about 1.1-1.3 m is made around the barrel. The bevel is filled with concrete 2-3 cm thick, then the entire area around the fire is concreted (diameter - 2. 5-3 m). A removable cooking grate should be provided on top of the barrel.
An area for a fire pit can become a recreation area with an attractive design. You can create an original area with a center in the form of a fire pit, which will allow all family members to relax in nature.
A fireplace in a country house is a symbol of the hearth. Recently, this area has been given Special attention, and often here they are not just preparing the next gastronomic hit, but gathering summer evenings for communication, friendly and family meetings. For this reason, attention is paid to the aesthetic component of the object increased attention.
If you are planning to build such a symbolic place on your own, following tips will not be superfluous. Let's look at some of the most interesting and simple options.
Option 1: recess and brick lining of the fire pitSimple but interesting solution. A hole is made in the ground directly for the fire. To make everything durable and beautiful, we line the walls of this recess with bricks. We will lay the brick vertically so that its side wall “looks” at the fire. Knowing what's coming to us brickwork, we make a fairly wide recess.
The edge of the fire pit also needs to be decorated decoratively. These can be the same bricks, or paving slabs. Try to make an interesting, even drawing so as not to disturb the composition with the circle inside. Very often, chipped pieces of tiles left behind as unnecessary are used that were used in the arrangement of garden paths.
Step by step description manufacturing process:
- We determined the size of the fire pit. We divided it in half, and with the help of a rope and a peg we made the circle we needed.
- We dig a hole in the outlined place, the depth is 30 cm. We dig so that the walls lean toward the center of the hole.
- The fire pit must have a solid base. Place 10 cm of gravel at the bottom of the fire pit and level the surface.
- The walls of the pit must be lined with bricks and vertical masonry. The gap between the bricks can be sealed with ordinary clay. Don’t forget to compact the bricks and level them with a hammer.
- We take up the shovel again and remove pieces of turf right next to the fire pit. This is necessary so that the masonry border lays easier and more evenly.
- We lay out a circle of stones (bricks, paving slabs) directly with our own hands.
- Fill the gap between the bricks in the fire pit and the lining with soil, sand or clay.
The fire pit is ready, and we do it all on our own.
As you can see, this is the simplest option.
Option 2: Above-ground hearth in landscape designSo, we chose a place (away from the trees and the country house). We outline the outline of our fire pit, the most common diameter is 100 cm. This is done using a metal rim, it’s more convenient. At the location of the outline, or rather, inside it, we remove a layer of soil. It will be about 10 cm. We level the bottom of our pit. Now you can install the rim yourself. You decide for yourself what will act as a rim; many people cut off the “ring” from an old boiler or vat. It shouldn't be too high.
The next stage: laying stones or concrete blocks around the rim.
Mandatory point: the thickness of the walls of the laid out material should not be less than 10, and better - 15 cm.
Concrete blocks- most optimal choice, this is a combination of strength, ease of installation, and aesthetic factor. But often paving slabs and sometimes granite cobblestones are used as installation.
Material for fastening the structure – masonry mortar, which contains fire-resistant additives. But if you post a natural stone, it is better to use a clay stove solution. You can also use the glue that experts use to install fireplaces.
There will be a gap between the metal rim and the facing structure, which is most often filled with earth. But you can use sand or the same clay solution. Filling is necessary - it will prevent the accumulation of water (rain) and the inevitable debris that appears.
Places around the fire should be placed at a distance of 80 cm from the protective strip, otherwise sparks from the fire can ruin all the pleasure of gatherings.
Option 3. Corrugated steel fire pitAlso quite a popular option, an example of which you can see in the photo.
We will need following materials:
- the corrugated steel sheet itself;
- screws for metal (self-tapping);
- hacksaw;
- a circular saw;
- fine gravel;
- sand.
First, we cut out a piece of corrugated galvanized steel, the width of which will be equal to the height of the fire circle. The length of the sheet should be such that the circle turns out to be the diameter we need.
Then we cut out another piece, similar to the previous one, only larger diameter. The result is two metal circles that are to be fastened with self-tapping screws. Fill the space between the circles with fine gravel and sand.
It is ideal if you decorate not only the area with the remains of the fire with bricks, tiles or stones. This area can be expanded, and then you get a whole area for relaxing by the fireplace. Benches or chairs can be placed along its perimeter.
You can also lay out a gravel path to the fire pit.
Interesting options and creative approach to the point. Often the circle of a fire, or more precisely, the area around it, is decorated as a solar circle, and rays are drawn on the facing. Such a platform becomes the center summer cottage.
The place for a country fireplace can also be given the form:
- gemstone with a flaming ruby inside;
- an outdoor fireplace with a guardian cricket painted next to it;
- lunar crater.
In a word, what imagination is rich in.
Making the perfect fire pit with your own hands is not that difficult: the main thing is clear calculations, a complete set of materials and a little creativity.
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A fire pit in landscape design is wonderful decorative element, which will decorate your summer cottage, adding harmony to the environment. In addition, a fireplace at the dacha will also serve as a practical option, because every spring and autumn personal plot Trees are cut down, leaves and debris accumulated over the winter are collected. All this is burned in a common heap, and sometimes such an unfenced fire pit can be completely unsafe.
What types of outbreaks are there?Foci can be of 3 types: open, deep and closed. They can be purchased in specialized stores, ordered from craftsmen, or made with your own hands.
The deepest (earthen) type of fire pit is considered the safest. For the hearth, a depression is made in the ground, which is reinforced with stone or concrete. The fire is lit in this bowl. If you have chosen this type, then you need to know that in this case there may not be enough oxygen for a good flame, moreover, such a fireplace must have shelter from precipitation.
Making a fireplace in a dacha with your own hands using an open principle is the easiest way; you don’t need any special skills for this, and such a fire pit will look very beautiful. Most often, for this, a paved circle of any diameter is made, in the middle of which a shallow hole is dug, which is also lined with brick or stone. The diameter of the circle depends on your preferences, but it is not safe to make it smaller than 2 m. It is better to make the circle wide so that it not only serves as protection against the spread of fire, but also serves as a platform on which you can install a table or benches.
An enclosed fireplace can be completely varied in shape. To install it, you also need to pave the area for fire safety, and already install the structure on it. Nowadays, an enclosed fire pit in the form of a Russian stove is becoming increasingly popular.
There are also portable fireplaces - you can easily install this option where this moment want to see him. At its core, it is a table and a bowl for a fire; if desired, it can be covered with tempered glass or an additional barbecue grill can be made. If you are a metalworker, such a fire pit will be wonderful even without fire. stylish decoration your summer cottage. The table can be laid out with decorative tiled mosaics, and the metal fire pit itself can be complemented with beautiful forging.
Choosing a place for a fire pitIn the question of how to make a fire pit yourself, you must approach the problem of its location with all responsibility. A place for a fire in a country house is important question. After all we're talking about about open fire, which means it should be removed from outbuildings, children's playgrounds and, in fact, the house itself. You also need to make sure that sparks from the fire will not reach the trees or the fence (if it is wooden). To prevent the fireplace from having to be constantly cleaned of water, do not choose low-lying or insufficiently well-drained places, however, it is better not to place the fireplace on a hill.
How to do everything yourself?It may seem surprising to you, but making a fireplace in your country house with your own hands is not as difficult as it seems. In addition, it can be made not just a place of warmth and comfort, but the main element in the recreation area. Around the hearth you can install benches, a small table or a whole cafe with a tabletop for cutting meat, a wood storage area and a large table for friendly company.
Although there are now sets on sale that include a bowl and stones for decoration, it is more pleasant to sit by your own individual fire. Therefore, stones can be collected from a river or mountains, and a bowl can be made from an old leaky barrel, which is found at every dacha.
After choosing a location, you need to decide on the size of the fire pit. To do this, place the bowl in the center and lay out the area with stones. To mark the boundaries, you need to remove the last stones and draw arcs with paint, then remove all the stones and connect the arcs into a circle.
Where you have marked a place for the bowl, you need to dig a hole of about 15 cm. If you have dense soil at your dacha, then in addition to a shovel you may need some other device: a hoe or even a hammer with a chisel, but don’t give up - a hole you need a shallow one.
When you have finished the hole, you will need to pour gravel into it so as to almost completely cover the depression. This is very important point— gravel is needed to prevent your fire pit from flooding when it rains. This is a kind of drainage.
Nowadays there are no problems with stones for landscaping in stores. If you decide to buy stones, then their choice depends only on your taste, imagination and wallet. However, keep in mind that the stones must match in color and texture general concept your dacha. The stones will need to be laid along the edge of the gravel. To keep row 1 even, you can place a bowl, but then you will need to remove it. You can adjust the height of the stones and make the distance between them minimal using rubber mallet. Lay the 2nd row of stones so that the middle of the stone is at the junction of 2 stones from the 1st row. Lay out subsequent layers in the same way. In order for the stones to adhere to each other, you need to use a solution of clay or lime. Do not use cement, which is not suitable in this case - it will crack from the heat and the stones will fall. After laying out the stones, place the bowl in the center.
Another optionEven easier is to make a portable hearth in the form of a barrel. Of course, it will be a bit difficult to carry it back and forth every day, but if you really need it, then you can. For a portable fireplace you will need metal barrel and circle. Place a piece of metal on the barrel and cut smooth circle, retreating from the barrel itself by 40-50 cm. In the center of this circle you will need to cut 1 more circle, but it should be flush with the diameter of the barrel. Place the circle on the barrel, secure it and paint it with spray paint. Pour gravel inside the barrel, not reaching the edge of 40 cm. That's it, the fire pit is ready - you have a hearth framed by a small table on which you can place a cup of coffee. The barrel itself can be decorated like wood (covered with boards and fastened with metal rings) or lined with pebbles.
In order to pave the area around the fireplace, suitable various materials: tiles for paths, pebbles, gravel. But, of course, the slabs look most impressive irregular shape, which are arranged in a chaotic or bizarre pattern. Choose wide slabs - then it will be convenient for you to place on them garden furniture. A circular bench around the fireplace looks very nice and cozy. If desired, the back of the bench can be built from the same stone as the fire pit, but do not make it high - a maximum of 50 cm.
The firewood rack looks very nice and cozy next to the fireplace, and it’s also very convenient. If you install a fire pit near the pool, it will serve not only as a place for warmth and roasted meat, but also as lighting, but do not forget that the ashes will fly in different directions, including into the water.
If you look at a dacha as a model of an ideal world, then there should be 4 elements on the site, without which the universe is unthinkable. These are air, earth, water and, of course, fire.
If you, as the owner of a plot, want to enjoy all the benefits of country life, then a fireplace near the house is a must.
A well-designed country fireplace can be an excellent alternative to a grill, barbecue or smokehouse, as well as a home fireplace.
Types of street firesAn open fire pit is the simplest type of outdoor fire pit. In appearance, this is a flat “nest” lined with stones in which a fire is made. 
A closed fireplace - with high sides, in the shape of a well, a Russian stove, a fireplace or even an oriental tandoor. 
Recessed type of fireplace - involves a special recess below the level of the site. 
They are chosen when it is not possible to set up a separate fire pit area. 
In addition, the fireplace can be solid fuel or gas.
Gas fire pit. The most commonly used internal fillers for gas outdoor fireplaces are: crushed natural stone, gravel, colored glass, and ceramic imitation firewood. The design of the hearth is a matter of taste and preference. There are both simple, universal models and very original, even whimsical, designer ones, existing in a single copy.
The most common type of hearth is a metal bowl or hollow patterned sphere on “legs” that can be moved from place to place.
Fire pits, however, are made not only from metal. But also from stone, heat-resistant brick, cement with special additives, reinforced concrete rings, curbs and paving slabs.
In most cases, the fireplace is given a round, less often a square shape, but this, of course, is not a dogma.
The safest is recessed type hearth. In addition, it is not difficult to make it using available materials. 
Portable metal fire pits, made of fairly thick metal, impress with their practicality, as well as the fact that they will fit into landscape style, suitable for any exterior. After all, they can be laconic and with intricate details, openwork walls. 
Owners small area It’s better to buy just such a non-bulky and mobile fire pit. In any case, then you won’t have to regret choosing a place, since it will be easy to change it.
Advantages of factory portable structures also in the fact that they are usually equipped with lids, barbecue grates or skewers.
A popular modification of an iron hearth today is a container built into the table. 
It is often made of stainless steel and does not look like an ordinary utensil, but an effective piece of garden furniture. Naturally, such a bowl has a slightly shorter service life than its more durable, stationary counterparts. But replacing it won’t be too difficult.
Fire on the site means comfort, color and aesthetics... But main criterion, which you need to be guided by when choosing a place for a fire pit on your site - safety.
The plot of land where the fire pit is located must comply, first of all, with fire safety requirements, namely:
- Optimal distance from residential premises. Open fires, barbecues, stoves should be located 3-3.5 meters from residential and outbuildings. Especially if the latter store fertilizers, gas cylinders, and household chemicals. Not the best good idea also close to a wooden bathhouse.
- The distance between the fire pit and fire-hazardous vegetation (trees, bushes) must be at least 4 meters.
- The fireplace must not be located close to the boundary separating the site from other people's property or the street. Smoke should not disturb either neighbors or passers-by.
In modern design, which tends toward minimalism and functionality, the hearth is increasingly located near a body of water and even “embedded” into it, making it part of the wall of the pool.
The hearth in the garden is not an ordinary device for cooking, but the “heart” of the recreation area, around which household members and guests gather, celebrate holidays, sing or dream, fascinated by watching the play of the flame. 
It follows that garden furniture should be part of a common composition with the hearth, an integral plot. 
The area where it is decided to mount the fire pit must first be leveled and prepared. Then it is laid out with paving stones, fireclay bricks or fire-resistant tiles - paving that will prevent the spread of fire. 
To make the fireplace area not only comfortable and safe, but also look catchy and elegant, you can use pebbles or multi-colored gravel for paving.
Alternating concrete plates different shapes, tiles, crushed stone, laying out patterns from them, it is easy to create a charming corner for gatherings.
The “recessed” areas with fire look isolated and soulful. Such a terrace, having previously removed a small part of the soil, is located slightly below the level of the site. 
If the fireplace is round in shape, then a long, semicircular bench will form the most natural, harmonious union with it. And they will help close the ring around the fire garden chairs and sun loungers placed on the opposite side.
A live fire is a decoration for any area, but, of course, the type and model of the hearth must correspond to the style of the house and landscape. 
A metal or concrete fire pit in the form of a bowl, sphere, cone or glass will suit any typical building with a modern exterior.
Sometimes traditional look the hearth is combined with a stone fence, imitating, using textured masonry, the outline of a fireplace.
A fire pit made of minimally processed cobblestones, laid out with deliberate carelessness, will be a successful decor for a site in the style. Instead of chairs, picturesque boulders, stumps and logs are placed around this emphatically natural, eco-friendly fire pit.
Rough open-type stone hearth with massive wooden furniture around – an ideal application to and to. 
With a house in Scandinavian style, combines a round or square fire pit made of stone, brick, slabs. In this case, the main thing is the conciseness of the object, the clarity of its lines. Fireplaces in Scandinavian areas are often combined with a table or bench, as well as shelves for firewood, which is consistent with the ideas of minimalism. 
For techno, loft, and hi-tech styles, designers recommend gas fire pits decorated with smooth, polished concrete. They can be either flush with the platform or modular, protruding type. These same styles are characterized by integrated fire pits - built into retaining wall, a semicircular bench or on the side of the pool.
Gas fire pits, by the way, are interesting because the filler used to fill containers with burners can be an independent decorative element. 
Enough to collect stones various shapes and shades or find colored glass.
And if the area with a gas fire is equipped with artificial, luminous stones, you will get a magnificent space in the modern style.
To top it off, it’s worth decorating the garden furniture located near the fireplace with appropriate textile details. Let's say, on brutal wooden benches Multi-colored pillows and fluffy blankets will look homely and sweet. And for an area with an industrial feel, small rugs or mats made of artificial fiber are suitable.
How great it is to sit by the fire in the evening, fry delicious things over the flame and just look at the fire. Of course, you want the fireplace to be not only safe, but also beautiful. And you can make such a place yourself. You'll have to leave it at the store building materials several thousand rubles and work on your site for about four days. As a result, you will have a cool fire pit that you can not only use for its intended purpose, but also make it a source of pride.
This fire pit can be built in one weekend and you won't have to worry about the fire pit afterwards. This is a simple but time-consuming process and all parts must be done carefully as carelessness can lead to unpleasant consequences.
When exposed large quantity Heat from a fire, moisture inside the concrete can expand it and cause the concrete structure to break or even explode.
Sectional view of a concrete fire pit
The inside of this fire pit can be lined with fire bricks so that it absorbs most of the heat.
For the barbecue you will need:- Dry concrete mix (40 kg bag). Dilute the dry mixture with water, and you get ready-made concrete that is in no way inferior to factory-made concrete. You will need about 19 bags of this mixture.
- . The bricks will protect the concrete from cracking.
- Cement mortar. You can mix your own solution, such as clay. To do this you will need one part clay, 0.2 parts cement and 3 to 5 parts sand.
- Reinforcing bar. Reinforcing bars with a diameter of 9 mm for a frame that will support different layers of concrete. For vertical installation you will need rods 45 cm long, and for horizontal installation - 91 cm.
- Gravel. You will need it for the first layer, on which the concrete fire pit will stand.
- Lava stone. Lava stones for grilling are sold online. These will cover the gravel in the fire pit and are where the fire will be built. Volcanic stones are heat-resistant, they will not crack or collapse due to temperature.
- Planed boards measuring 50 × 100 mm and 50 × 150 mm for wooden formwork. You will need them to create formwork for pouring concrete.
- L-shaped fastening bracket for fastening the corners of the formwork.
Tools:
- Cordless drill/driver.
- A circular saw.
You can view detailed instructions on making a concrete fire pit on video or read step by step guide below.
Step 1. Making the formwork
Dimensions of formwork and components of a fire pit The outer frame of the form is made of four panels 110 cm long. Each panel is assembled from two boards measuring 50 × 100 mm and two boards measuring 50 × 150 mm. Mark the required distance on the tree and cut it with a circular saw.
Sawing the board according to the markings Step 2. Assembling the boards In order to assemble the boards together, you will need boards 50 × 100 mm and 40 cm in length. Using these boards, 6.5 cm long screws and a screwdriver, you connect the panel boards to each other.
Connecting the outer form for pouring concrete The four panels are connected into a square using L-shaped mounting brackets and screws.
Step 3. Making the inner frameThe inner frame is made from two 60 cm long panels and two 50 cm long panels. When joining the frame panels, make sure that the L-shaped brackets and cross boards holding the panel together are on the inside of the box, otherwise they will be buried in the concrete.
Step 4. Mark the boundariesPlace the outer frame in the chosen location of your site and mark its perimeter on the ground, adding about 15 cm to it.
Step 5. DigDig up the marked area of earth to a depth of about 20 cm. Level the ground on the dug area.
Leveling the area for the fire pit Step 6. Filling with gravel Spread the gravel evenly over the excavated area. The gravel layer above the ground should be about 10 cm.
Distribute the gravel evenly Step 7. Place the mold Place the finished wooden forms on the gravel, measure the distance between the inner and outer forms on all sides to ensure that the inner one is exactly in the middle.
Move the form to the marked place Step 8. Fix the form If the forms are installed correctly, you need to fix them by screwing two boards. Measure all sides of the formwork with a level, if any of them deviate from a straight line, use a hammer to level them.
Drive in three reinforcing bars on each side. The reinforcement must pass through the gravel layer into the ground and be firmly anchored there. Next, lay the horizontal reinforcement and fasten it to the vertical reinforcement using metal wire.
Place the reinforcing bars Step 10. Pour the first layer of concrete The first layer of concrete should be about 10 cm. If you do not have construction mixer, mix the concrete in a wheelbarrow or other free container and gradually fill the formwork.
Pouring concrete for the first time A minimum of 20 hours must pass before the fire bricks can be laid.
Step 11: Laying BricksWhen this time has passed, it will be possible to lay the bricks. Mix concrete and clay cement mortar, cover the inside of the formwork and the bricks themselves with the resulting substance and lay them tightly together so that they hold well.
Laying Firebricks Step 12: More Concrete Next, it’s time to pour about 12 cm more concrete. Basically, if you have a mixer, you can mix and pour all the remaining concrete, but if you don't, it's better to do it gradually because mixing it is very tedious.
Reinforcement with reinforcement After pouring the next layer of concrete, you can insert more reinforcing bars - two vertical ones on each side. This will help to more reliably fasten all layers of concrete. We wait another 20 hours.
Step 13: Final LayerBefore pouring the final layer, you unscrew the wooden retaining boards - now they will no longer be needed.
Removing the clamps Next, fill all the corners of the formwork with concrete, “pushing” it with a shovel, and compact it using a metal rod, such as a piece of reinforcement or pipe, using the bayonet method - frequent and quick piercing of the concrete with a rod and giving it horizontal and vertical vibrations.
Last layer concrete and compaction Step 14. Leveling After pouring and compacting, you need to level the top of the structure with a spatula.
Leveling the top of the structure Step 15. Final leveling When the concrete has set (30 minutes after pouring), you need to level the surface again. After another hour, repeat the leveling, trying to make the surface as even and smooth as possible. 
Watering the prepared fire pit
Place lava rocks in the bottom to create a heat-resistant surface for starting a fire. The layer of stones should rise 8–9 cm above the gravel.
Add lava stones Step 19. Before making a huge fire It is best to wait about a month before lighting a fire inside a finished grill - a fire pit. In addition, for the first three months it is better not to light huge fires that will burn all night; it is better not to burn them for more than two hours.
Ready place for fire Concrete takes quite a long time to dry completely, and water may remain inside the finished structure, which, if expanded, can cause a crack. So be patient and light the fire with caution at first.
That's all, you have a beautiful and, best of all, hand-made fire pit on your site.