Building An Outdoor Fireplace And Grill

Establish the overall look for fireplace.

Building an outdoor fireplace and grill.

Use tape measure to determine width length depth and height of fireplace. If you are building on a pre existing concrete pad or one much larger than your fireplace footprint be sure to form or cut expansion joints around the fireplace. Choose a hearthstone made from completely fireproof materials at least 4 inches 10 cm thick. Consider brick for a more traditional aesthetic or man made stacked stone for a contemporary look.

Also decide if your fireplace will be wood burning or gas lit. Be sure to build it properly according to local codes. It should extend at least 16 inches 41 cm in front of the firebox and 8 inches 20 cm on either side. Jot dimensions down in notepad using pencil.

Custom built in designs can be on the pricier side but for smaller budgets there are plenty of super affordable options for fire pits and chimineas a great pick for small spaces. Installing it correctly is an important part of building an outdoor fireplace.