Charming Stone Fire Pit
A stone fire pit adds an alluring outdoor space to your backyard. You can build a stone fire pit an create a relaxing retreat. Use fire pit designs to create the sort of backyard haven you and your family can enjoy for years to come.
In Fire Pit Designs you can learn how to create a cozy spot in your backyard. For example,if you want to create a modern design you could build a fire pit from stone blocks, add large metal chairs, and a couple of glass top tables. If you put neutral colored cushions on the chairs, you can still maintain your clean modern lines and make your space very comfortable.
Selecting the Right Stone for Your Design.
There are basically two types of stone: natural stone and cultured stone. Natural stones include marble, slate, sandstone, limestone, granite, and soapstone. These stones look nicer, but are heavier and more difficult to work with. Cultured stones are man-made and can be cast into any shape you like to emulate any natural stone. This makes cultured stones significantly lighter to work with than natural stones.
Note that many natural stones and all cultured stones do not stand heat from a flame very well. It is important to build your fire pit so that the flame is contained away from the fire. You may either use a campfire ring or fire bricks.
What are common natural stones for fire pits?
A fire pit may be constructed with almost any natural stone you desire. One common stone used for fire pits is granite. Although this is an expensive stone, granite is very hard and dense, in addition, it comes in a very wide variety of colors. Therefore, this stone will stand up will to the weather conditions. Although, it is very durable, it still should not be place immediately next to the open flame of a fire pit.
Sandstone is another stone commonly used for fire pits. This stone is a sedimentary rock composed of sand and other minerals. Depending on the minerals embedded in the sandstone the color of the stone can vary widely. This stone is relatively porous, therefore, it will absorb water when put in a fire pit. Therefore, this stone should not be exposed to the direct flames of the fire pit fire.
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