Fire pit plans are very common due to the popularity of fire pit construction. A fire pit can add pizzazz to a backyard or patio by adding an element that can be used as an entertainment feature and a utilitarian element. Invite guests over in the summer or winter and stay outside longer because of the warmth the fire from the pit generates. Watching the crackling embers of fire minute by minute can lead to hours of fire side fun. When you and your guests tire of watching the engaging flames use it to barbecue your food and the party continues with a new goal in mind, to eat the succulent grilled meats and vegetables being prepared before your eager eyes and titillated olfactory senses.
Fire pits can be custom made or constructed from traditional materials like brick, stone, copper and iron. For those who choose to build their own pit, plans are available that take into account the placement of the fire pit and the various uses of the pit. Materials are suggested as well as numerous configurations for building the pit itself. The plans include computer generated images of what the pit would look like when completed and includes the various added conveniences the owners might choose to add to their construction.
The owner has the option to add features that contribute to drainage and safety. The designs can be as simple as building a concrete square with sandstone tile caps with a metal basin holding the fire suspended in the center by large gravel. The enjoyment that can be had from such a simply constructed pit is enormous. Hour after hour of warmth can be generated by the fire that will burn in this metal bowl while guests enjoy each other’s conversation and company. Another example of simple fire pit construction is building a circular fire pit of layers of New England field stone and Connecticut green to a height of two and one-half feet with a bed of crushed stone surrounding it to make a fire safe seating area. Another fire pit that would make a wonderful addition to any garden is one made from stacked pavers staggered and layered and then lined with mortared fire bricks. The finished project is not only useful, it is stately.
Making your own pit is a project which will draw the family closer together from many perspectives. Working on a household project draws family closer as does sitting around the fire swapping ghost stories or tales of everyday life. Enjoying hours of conversation as night closes all around you can only build family bonds that are tight and long lasting.