Can You Put A Fire Pit On A Paver Patio

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Can you put a fire pit on a paver patio.

Growing up we had a fire pit in the backyard. You don t have to go camping to enjoy an evening fire. It is important to note that none of the materials used to build a paver patio are fire rated. Put a fire pit in your yard or patio.

For the fire pit. By creating an elevated platform you will be able to protect the ground underneath but be careful not to topple over the pit. 3 build the fire pit gravel base adding gravel on top of the compacted dirt will create a base for your fire pit. That being said the solution to prevent this kind of catastrophe is remarkably simple.

What do you put under a fire pit to protect your patio. Extend your outdoor living space with a new patio. Not to be used for alternative clients purposes. You place these heat resistant accessories between the fire pit and the concrete patio wooden deck underneath to protect your patio.

So yes wood burning fire pits can damage concrete patios. How to lay a paver patio for a fire pit. Level the area for your paver patio. Fire pits are usually 36 44 inches in diameter.

For the paver patio. Either use a cement to build a permanent brick pad or arrange them carefully together to form something like a slab for your fire pit. Use it to create a new space for dining lounging or a base for a fire pit. Place a level on top of the layer making sure it is level all the way around.

Lay a row of wall block stones in a circle in the approximate size and shape of your fire pit on top of your paver patio. This includes any stones walls pavers and brock paverbase. Determine where you want the fireplace on your patio. You may need to check your municipality s laws on the location of a permanent fire pit.

If you are building your stone fire pit on top of an existing backyard patio cement the first layer of blocks onto the patio to prevent shifting. Our collection includes explaining and showing the different types of fire pits you can build or buy. It s usually quite a ways away from any permanent structure or trees. A fire pit can still be built and enjoyed with a paver patio but special steps must be taken to insulate all materials from the heat.

Fire pit pads are protective heat shields. You can put something under your fire pit to stop the heat transfer dead in its tracks. For instance my city s minimum distance is 25 feet from any structures which is probably a lot further than your patio extends.