Building A Backyard Fireplace

Building the fireplace 1.

Building a backyard fireplace.

Whether you have a large sprawling back lawn space or are looking for best ideas for small backyards an outdoor fireplace or fire pit is something to consider. Pour the concrete for the foundation if you haven t already. Follow the building plans. Check local codes be sure to check any state local or hoa codes and restrictions for an outdoor fireplace.

Apply the corbelling technique. Custom built in designs can be on the pricier side but for smaller budgets there are plenty of super affordable options for fire pits and chimineas a great pick for small spaces that are just a click away on amazon. If you ve decided to build your own outdoor fireplace consider these general guidelines. Use a bendable board and wooden planks to create the frame of the fireplace s arch.

Develop a plan of action the first step is to go in the backyard and see if you have the right amount of space. Brick and stone construction is extremely heavy and requires a solid base to keep the fireplace from settling. Set up the foundation first by digging a trench and. Proceed to recreating your outdoor fireplace building plan and construct its walls stacking the bricks around the firebox and adding a layer of ordinary mortar mix between them.

A larger fireplace may require a structural footing which involves pouring a concrete. Lay the bricks for the wall. We start with the foundation if you want your wood burning fireplace outdoor on a. You are now ready for laying bricks once the foundation is set.

Spread mortar onto the foundation and begin laying your concrete or cinder blocks.