DIY build of an outdoor fireplace constructed with modern masonry techniques. Bricks were from a leftover project to cut down total cost. In total, there were about 250 man hours put into this project (mostly solo).
This fire pit is one of a few covered pits that is on the list ru-vid.comUgkxAU9pOCSV9Y5JprooHvfxTpOrt4hx8uRM of approved products for Disney Fort Wilderness. The product served its purpose well and provided excellent fires throughout the evening. We were able to open the door and do s'mores, but I had to be careful because the handle was a bit hot on occasions. Additionally, I wish they had replaced some of the standard nuts with lock nuts in some places. We lost the door handle after just a couple of days of usage. Not a deal breaker, just a recommendation. I still give it 5 stars.
Hi, can you provide a link to any information about the fire box design, dimensions or building principles used during construction? I’m hoping to build a similar style fireplace but need some instructions. I’ve never done any masonry work either. Anything help is appreciated. Thanks.
I understand all of this except the need for the concrete posts, the re-barred slab is carrying the weight, the posts are not only not needed but not even used in this video? am I mistaken? I feel like I must be, because this was done very well and on plan by the drawings shown at the end, but I've watched this twice and the only thing I can think of is that maybe this is for subsidence and you live in an area that has earthquakes, could you not of just hammered in some re-bar off cuts in to the ground and chicken wired them to the re-bar frame and then concreted, and even that seem like over-building to me, anyway not knocking this, this was a very good build
I think concrete posts go below frost line for heave support in Northern climates. The pad with rebar isn't deep enough itself to fully prevent shifting in freeze thaw. I live in PA and the frost line is 3ft. I would build it similarly.
The posts are a complete waste of time also the rebar will rust out and only aid in destroying the concrete faster. This tiny pad isn't going anywhere with the proper base that was already there. Rebar nerds to be coated 94 it rust and expand. Over kill to the max
Thanks for the video!!! Can you please provide a link as to where I can purchase the metal arch or product name at 4:20, would greatly appreciate it.. thank you!
Unfortunately the metal arch is all custom welded. We had our rough dimensions for the width of the fireplace. Lots of trial and error was used for fitment.
Why do people "slant the back wall" of the firebox toward the front in an outdoor setting? There is no point to that in an outdoor fire. All it can do is cause draft / smoke problems if the design isn't very good. Rumfords... flat backs... draft best. It's rare, but yes, people have had smoke issues with outdoor fireplaces.
