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5 Options to Create a Custom Outdoor Fire Pit

So you are thinking about building a custom fire pit in your backyard this spring? Well, you have just made the first successful step in creating a wonderful backyard for your friends and family to enjoy. There are several style options to consider when building your own fire pit and we will focus on five of these options in this blog.

1) Traditional Brick:



For a more traditional look when building a fire pit, consruct a circular or octagonal brick enclosure. Seal it using a traditional brick laying pattern held together with mortar. A brick fire pit works well on wither a lawn or patio.

2) Rustic Loose Stones:



For a more rustic and campfire look, assemble a number of loose stones, ranging in size from softball size to small boulders, around the fire enclosure. This variation of fire pit works best, for safety reasons, on open ground, not on a patio or terrace. Place the largest stones in a circle around the sides of your fire pit, then fill in gaps with the smaller stones. Click here for step-by-step instructions on creating a fire pit with loose stones.

3) Customized Pavers:



For a customized fire pit, you can use stone pavers that are traditionally used for installing patios or pathways, these concrete pavers are perfect for tying in and matching your existing patio with your new fire pit. They are available in several shapes, sizes and colors. They are easily installed and may not require mortar in certain instances, although we recommend mortar for the safety of the fire pit. Mortar will keep the pavers in place and if sealed correctly will eliminate fire from escaping out the sides. Besides, when not in use, if someone were to take a seat on the ledge of the fire pit, mortar will keep the fire pit in place and avoid it collapsing and/on injuring someone.

4) Landscaping Blocks:



Similar to customized pavers, landscaping blocks used to build retaining walls are a great way to build a circular, square or rectangular fire pit. Also available in many sizes, shapes and colors, landscaping blocks are laid in a similar fashion to brick with their joints staggered.

5) Aluminum Frames with Stone, Stucco or Faux Stone Finish:


Unfinished

Our personal favorite here at Warming Trends is the custom aluminum frame that is then finished off with Stone, Stucco or Faux Stone. We custom hand-build aluminum frames right here on site and then wrap them with fireproof concrete fiberboard. It is then up to you or your contractor to finish them off. These lightweight and sturdy frames are a great way to ensure that you have a safe, reliable and long-lasting fire pit investment. Here is what a finished aluminum frame fire pit can look like:

Finished

Click here for more examples.

So when you are in the market to create a new backyard centerpiece, also known as a custom fire pit, please check us out or call today. We will be happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. 1-877-556-5255.