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This is a firepit I made from scratch on a sloping block.
Render
Cobble stones
Sealer
Concrete
Mortar
Reinforcing mesh/rod
Paint
Sand
Black plastic
Render trim
Treated pine sleepers
Ag pipe
The back yard was incredibly overgrown, so a fair but of clearing was needed before I could start building.
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.
I then dug out the trenches which would be filled with concrete for the footings.
Once the bricks were laid I prepared the top slab with reinforcing mesh and the rods were drilled into the brickwork to prevent sinking.
Once the slab was set. I then finished the back rest and started rendering.
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
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.
After filling the gaps with sand and cement, I sealed the pavers with two coats of sealer.
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.
Hello @jane3016
The closest equivalent paver with a similar finish is the Custom Concrete Products 400 x 400 x 40mm Bluemetal Colony Stone Paver. It is a bit darker, but the natural irregular stone top finish is one of its best features. Please note that you'll need to cut it down with a concrete cutter to get the 100x100 size.
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Eric
Congratulations Codey on being featured in the magazine ….a fantastic design and quality execution, well deserved
Hey Mate,
great work! Looks awesome! We are looking to do something similar ourselves.
wondering how you went about the back rest construction? Kind of skimmed past that detail I think.
Top job mate, should be proud. Look forward to your reply
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