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Paved firepit area with built-in seating

Codey
Building a Reputation
Codey
Codey
Building a Reputation

 

A unique paved fire pit area with built-in bench seating for a sloping block created with materials including rendered concrete, cobblestones and Pine sleepers.

 

 

The project

 

This is a fire pit I made from scratch on a sloping block.

 

Steps


Step 1


The backyard was incredibly overgrown, so a fair but of clearing was needed before I could start building.  

 

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Step 2

 

Once cleared, I started cutting into the slope and levelling out the ground. The back of the firepit seat will also act as a retaining wall. I then used a whacker packer so I could start with a firm surface.

 

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Step 3

 

I then dug out the trenches which would be filled with concrete for the footings.

 

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Step 4


Once the bricks were laid I prepared the top slab with reinforcing mesh and the rods were drilled into the brickwork to prevent sinking.

 

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Step 5

 

Once the slab was set. I then finished the back rest and started rendering.

 

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Step 6

 

I didn't want to risk paint dripping on the new pavers, so I decided to paint the rendered brick first, before starting laying the pavers.

 

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Step 7

 

I placed down black plastic before a layer of paving sand. Then I started laying the cobblestones. The paving is laid on a gentle angle to allow water run off.

 

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Step 8

 

After filling the gaps with sand and cement, I sealed the pavers with two coats of sealer.

 

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Step 9

 

Finally, I inserted the metal fire pit bowl, put down the top soil around the edges, and sprinkled some grass seed to help the lawn grow.

 

I also added a heap of plants around the outside which should look great when they are established.

 

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Step 10

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Comments
Benskimo
Making a Splash

Outstanding! 🤩 This is next-level fire-pit gathering space, with that curved James Bond retro-futuristic bench... Amazing.

Stuardo
Becoming a Leader

Hey @Codey  that is a big job with a stunning result that will look great for many years to come.

One to be proud of mate!

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