Build Your Own Outdoor Fireplace

Installing it correctly is an important part of building an outdoor fireplace.

Build your own outdoor fireplace.

Pour in 4 inches of concrete and lay in concrete blocks. Apply the corbelling technique. Dig 3 feet into the ground to make a rectangular hole around 8 feet long by 2 5 feet wide. Then you can build your chimney stack right on top of the concrete slab.

They have all kinds of metal for your projects. Put some pea pebbles and sandcrete to make the foundation solid. Pick the spot you want your outdoor fireplace plans situated and the edge of a deck or patio would be ideal. It should extend at least 16 inches 41 cm in front of the firebox and 8 inches 20 cm on either side.

Choose a hearthstone made from completely fireproof materials at least 4 inches 10 cm thick. While designing and building your own large stone or brick fireplace will certainly cost less than hiring a contractor for the best results you should have basic construction and masonry. Remove any plants vines trees or other landscaping features such as wooden fences trellises and the like. Any metal shop in your area should suffice for your fireplace.

Use a bendable board and wooden planks to create the frame of the fireplace s arch.