A brick fire pit - even with a grill - is perfect for a larger patio. Even when it's getting cold and late, the warmth radiating from the walls is enticing and creates a cozy atmosphere on a balmy summer night.
If you would like it a bit bigger, you can build a niche next to the fireplace as a cooking or dining area
Why a fireproof base is essential
A stable base is required for every open fire, including this brick fireplace. It is best not to position them directly on, but next to the terrace. A base plate that you align with the help of a spirit level is ideal. First, dig a hole in the ground according to the size of the fireplace so that the base plate from the top edge corresponds to the dimensions of the neighboring areas. The surface is filled with a strong layer of sand for laying the slabs. Compact it evenly and level the surface.
How to build a fireplace with a grill for the patio
Clinker bricks are particularly suitable for this fireplace due to their heat resistance.
Materials and tools needed
You will need these materials:
- hard-fired clinker or fireclay bricks
- refractory fireclay mortar
- Iron for the support of the grill grate
You should have these tools ready:
- Bricklayer's trowel and hammer
- jointing trowel or iron
- level
- angle
building instructions
Before actually laying the walls of the fireplace, the subsoil must first be prepared as described. Only then can we start:
- The first row of stones is laid on the floor slab.
- Use a fireclay mortar to press the bricks into.
- Square and spirit level help to maintain dimensions and accuracy.
- Avoid so-called cross joints when building walls!
- Instead, the stability can be increased by the stretcher bond.
- For this purpose, the stones are bricked on top of each other.
- A joint sits above or below the center of the underlying or overlying stone.
- To do this, you have to separate individual stones with the masonry hammer.
- In this way, you now draw up walls that are perpendicular to each other.
- The interior should also be bricked up.
- From about waist height, you only need to build up three more walls.
- The interior and the front now remain free.
- The surrounding wall should be high enough to accommodate a grill grate in the fireplace 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.
tips
Make sure to cover the floor in front of this fireplace with a fireproof base plate so that embers that fall out do not damage your patio floor.