It will only burn if it is covered in something flammable i e lighter fluid gasoline or plastic.
How to build a fire pit on top of a concrete patio.
Concrete provides a sturdy surface for placing a fire pit.
A wood burning fire pit makes a great outdoor gathering place for friends and family.
Determine where you want the fireplace on your patio.
The paver patio was nearly finished.
How fire pits affect concrete let s start out by saying that concrete will not catch on fire on its own.
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.
A concrete fire pit base prevents erosion and accidental excavation each time the fire pit receives a cleaning.
With this simple installation you can place the fire pit on a concrete slab and be able to use it without worry of damaging the concrete.
Building the fire pit step 8.
Place a level on top of the layer making sure it is level all the way around.
We used rapid set mortar mix to apply between each paver.
Fire pits are usually 36 44 inches in diameter.
Installing a fire pit is a diy project that can be configured for your yard s measurements.
We just had to let everything dry overnight before moving on to the building the fire pit.
With concrete as a base a patio serves as an optional surface for the installation of a fire pit or you can pour a special concrete pad on which to place your fire pit.
Decorative fire pits can be found at major retailers and offer the same warmth and function as a diy stone or paver fire pit.