Thanks to its fireproof qualities decomposed granite is the perfect fire pit material.
Crushed granite fire pit area.
Create an outdoor living area with a fire pit cozy seating or play area.
68 12 in l x 4 in h limestone basic retaining wall block 1 98 each from lowe s this will give you a 4 foot in diameter from outer edge to outer edge by 12 to 16 inches tall pit.
Crushed stone and paver sand checking to make sure each layer is level.
Don t position fire pits in hazard prone zones with unfavorable winds.
Create an outdoor living area with a fire pit cozy seating or play area.
Whether it may be for a grown up chitchat or bonding with kids over roasting marshmallows it becomes a favorite place for the family.
In this video this old house landscape contractor roger cook builds beautiful circular patio that features a chill chasing fire pit.
But you should still use your fire pit responsibly.
Fire pits are chic and provide an extra landscaping element and backyard activity rolled into one.
An gravel patio fire pit serves as an attractive addition to any backyard.
In addition to an outdoor kitchen bar dining area living room semi private spa trees and planting beds the landscape design firm created a cozy fire pit area in a corner of the yard.
Transform your backyard with one of these pea gravel patio ideas.
Crushed stone is a material that is typically used as a base or underlayment upon which the stuff that actually shows for example the concrete of a patio will rest.
Decomposed granite is a safe alternative for fire pits.
Spread about 2 inches of crushed stone mixed with sand over the area then smooth it out with a rake.
Guessing is rarely a good solution to such dilemmas when undertaking a big project so let s look at a relatively simple way to figure out the correct amount.
Decomposed granite sand or pea gravel.
You could get away with a couple of bags but we chose to make a 14 foot diameter circle around the fire pit.
Materials used in our diy fire pit.
Plan to install your fire pit on a patch of level ground in an open area of the yard that s at least 15 feet from other.
Remove grass from the patio area using a shovel or gas powered turf cutter.
Instead build a fire pit using decomposed granite.