Install Pre-fabricated Fire Pit
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What happens here
The video explicitly shows a Unilock Rivercrest Fire Pit. To install a similar pre-fabricated fire pit, begin by excavating and preparing a level, stable base for the fire pit in your chosen location, typically a compacted gravel pad to ensure proper drainage. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to assemble the interlocking concrete blocks, stacking them in layers to form the circular or square structure of the fire pit. For wood-burning fire pits, insert a protective metal ring or line the interior with fire bricks to shield the concrete blocks from direct heat. If opting for a gas fire pit, a gas burner insert will be placed, and the gas line installation should be performed by a licensed professional.
Goal: Establish a safe and functional fire pit on the patio.
Tools and materials
- Level — Ensuring the base and each layer of blocks are perfectly level for a stable structure
- Measuring Tape — Accurate placement and sizing of the fire pit and its components
- Rubber Mallet — Gently tapping concrete blocks into precise positions without causing damage
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from dust and debris during excavation and assembly
- Safety Gloves — Protecting hands from abrasions and concrete dust during masonry work
- Shovel — Excavating the area for the fire pit base
- Trowel — Applying landscape adhesive between block layers if the kit requires it for added stability
- Fire Pit Liner/Ring — Protecting the concrete blocks from direct heat exposure from wood fires
- Gas Burner Insert — Providing the flame for a gas-powered fire pit
- Gas Line — Supplying fuel to a gas fire pit
- Gravel — Creating a stable and well-drained base for the fire pit
- Landscape Adhesive — Securing the interlocking concrete blocks together for added durability (if not already designed to interlock tightly)
- Pre-fabricated Fire Pit Kit Unilock — Constructing the main structure of the fire pit. The video specifically mentions 'Unilock Rivercrest Fire Pit'