A brick fire pit - even with a grill - is perfect for a larger patio. Even when it's already cool and late, the warmth radiating from the walls attracts you and creates a cozy atmosphere on a mild summer night.
How can I build a fire pit for the terrace myself?
To build a fire pit with grill for the terrace yourself, you need hard-fired clinker or fireclay bricks, refractory fireclay mortar and iron. First prepare the surface, then build the fire pit and finally attach the holder for the grill grate.
Why a fireproof base is essential
A stable base is necessary for every open fire, including this brick fire pit. It is best to position them not directly on the terrace, but next to it. A base plate that you can align using a spirit level is ideal. First, dig a hole in the ground according to the size of the fire pit so that the base plate from the top edge corresponds to the dimensions of the neighboring areas. The area is filled with a heavy layer of sand for laying panels. Compact this evenly and bring the area into balance.
How to build a fire pit with grill for the terrace
Clinker bricks are particularly suitable for this fire pit due to their heat resistance.
Materials and tools required
You will need these materials:
- hard-fired clinker bricks or firebricks
- refractory fireclay mortar
- Iron for holding the grill grate
You should have these tools ready:
- Masonry trowel and hammer
- Joint trowel or iron
- Spirit level
- Angle
Construction instructions
Before actually building the fire pit, the surface must first be prepared as described. Only then can we get started:
- The first row of stones is laid on the base plate.
- Use a fireclay mortar to press the bricks into.
- Angle and spirit level help to maintain dimensions and accuracy.
- Avoid so-called cross joints when building walls!
- Instead, stability can be increased by the runners' association.
- The stones are stacked one on top of the other.
- A joint sits above or below the center of the stone below or above it.
- To do this you have to split individual stones with the wall hammer.
- In this way you can now build walls that are perpendicular to each other.
- The interior should also be bricked up.
- From around waist height, you only have to build three more walls up.
- The inside and the front now remain free.
- The surrounding wall should be high enough so that a grill grate can be attached to the fire pit there.
Attach the attachment for the grill grate as follows: Place non-rusting, galvanized iron in the joints at regular intervals on the sides and on the top surface. These can later serve as a support for the grill grate.
Tip
Make sure to line the floor in front of this fire pit with a fireproof base plate so that falling embers do not damage your patio floor.