Our pea gravel fire pit is now one of our family s favorite spots to hang out in our backyard especially when we have large parties.
Outdoor fire pit with pea gravel.
Gravel patio fire pit.
But yes you can put sand in the bottom of your fire pit.
I bought a propane fire pit which doesn t produce embers that could accidentally catch the nearby trees or deck on fire.
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How you set up your fire pit is completely up to you.
Just a few short years ago we created a stone fire pit it was great but definitely in need of a makeover.
We re pleased with the way it turned out and have already enjoyed a few fires.
A fire pit is actually pretty easy to install.
Without a doubt my most popular post of the past 6 years is my diy building a fire pit post.
A beautiful fire pit area takes yearly maintenance.
They are a safe way to create drainage and make your fire pit look nice.
If you have a gas fire pit your options open up quite a bit.
If you want to utilize your backyard for a grill out or to catch warmth during cold seasons then you may add a fire pit to your gravel patio.
Usually circular in shape and made up of stones the fire pit acts as the central feature of the patio.
Some materials like hard rock gravel or sand weren t meant to reach high temperatures and can spark and explode if your fire gets too hot.
Pea gravel is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways to add a patio to your backyard.
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When enjoying your outdoor fire pit.
Aim for a minimum of 2 inches of.
It starts up with the push of a button and doesn t create obnoxious smoke that stings your eyes and seeps into your clothing.
Turn your space into an outdoor living area with a fire pit cozy seating or even a play area.
Pea gravel is great to add to a fire pit area because you don t have to be precise it s comfortable to walk on and it doesn t cost much per bag.
Cover the entire weed block fabric with the pea gravel.
Be sure that there is enough to cover the fabric without it showing through.
Transform your backyard with one of these amazing pea gravel patio ideas.
A pea gravel patio is perfect for a fire pit.
There may be other materials better suited for your purpose like gravel if you have it or dirt if you don t want to spend any extra money time.
But you can t just dump a truckload of pebbles on the ground and call it good.
I didn t realize at the time how much it would resemble a sand box to them.
Sharing all the tips tricks for upgrading our diy pea gravel fire pit patio for less than 100 in just 1 day with pictures.
Several years ago we built the fire pit and added pea gravel to a muddy corner of the yard.