A fire pit can be a nice way to expand your outdoor living space. There is nothing better than a cozy fireplace to gather friends and family, that’s why most homeowner’s dream is to have one in their backyard.
If you are thinking about installing a fire pit, many factors need to be considered, like location, budget, the required materials, and how many pavers do you need to build the perfect outdoor space.
While buying the needed materials for your fire pit, it’s really common to be confused about how many you should get. Fortunately, we are going to help you find out how many pavers do you need for your fire pit in this article.
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How many pavers do you need for a fire pit?
The answer depends a lot on how big you want your fire pit to be and the type of paving stones you wanna use. Normally, the standard size for a fire pit is between 36 and 44 inches inside diameter, but that’s not a rule, once the size will follow your backyard space and all the local regulations.
To find out how many pavers are required for the project, you’re gonna need to do a little math. First, measure and calculate the area that your fire pit is gonna take, the length of the paver fire pit multiplied by the width gives its total area in square footage. Then, divide this total square footage with the surface area of the type of paver you chose.
Then measure the height you want your fire pit to be (remember that it can be too tall or too short) and divide by the height of your pavers, the total is the number of rings your fire pit is gonna have. Now multiply the previous number by the number of rings to know how many pavers are required.
If you have any questions about the sizes of fire pits, we have an article that can help you out!
What paver should I choose for my fire pit?
For obvious reasons, the pavers (and all the materials) for a fire pit need to be fireproof and very resistant to high temperatures. That’s why, some types of rocks must be avoided, like sandstone, limestone, pumice, and river rocks, once they can explode when in touch with fire.
We highly recommend you use fire bricks and fire-proof mortar to build your fire pit, we also suggest the use of poured concrete, masonry block, bricks, stone, and pavers.
Where to place my fire pit?
One of the most important things to consider when getting a fire pit is where you gonna place it because is a safety requirement.
Usually, fire pits need to be placed, at least, 10 feet away from your house and your neighbor’s yards. It also needs to be placed away from trees, fences, and other structures that can catch fire.
Before deciding, verify on the local codes and regulations if you can actually build a fire pit and where you can locate it. You can also verify with your city’s fire marshal for more information.
If you have no idea about where to place your fire pit, hire a professional to deal with all the details of your project.
Get a free estimate for your project!
If you have no idea how to build a fire pit, how many pavers are needed, how much it is going to cost, and all the important details, you can have a professional contractor plan and install it for you in a couple of days. You can also get a free estimate for your project to know how much you’re gonna spend!
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