In any case, on suburban area in the warm season, there will be some garbage that needs to be burned or it will simply be unnecessary things. And here it becomes important how to arrange a place for a fire in the countryside so that the wind cannot fan sparks, which could cause a fire.

This question is most relevant in areas where wooden buildings(even if not at home, but utility rooms), where in windy weather an open fire poses a particular danger. Making a protective structure in this case is not very difficult - we will talk about it below and show you a video in this article.

Fire pit

Note. The word “bonfire” in most cases means a place for a fire in a country house or other place, made specifically for this purpose, or left after the combustion of fuel.
This word can also mean a large fire.

What is it for

An open fire in a suburban area is usually lit for three reasons:

• firstly, this is the usual disposal of unnecessary things and garbage;
• secondly - for aesthetic purposes, that is, to simply sit by an open fire in the fresh air;
• thirdly - for arrangement.

Of course, safety will come first and it doesn’t matter at all whether there are people around country houses made from block containers, brick or wood - there will always be material that poses a fire hazard.

Of course, if you cook barbecue, you will use only firewood as fuel; it is also more likely that you will use wood for the aesthetic enjoyment of the fire. But when burning garbage, different materials can get there.

Therefore, you should make sure that explosive objects, for example, cans of paint and aerosols, do not get into the fire - the instructions warn about their explosiveness. You should also avoid burning rubber and plastic (bottles, bowls, toys, etc.) - the rubber will smoke, depositing flakes of soot on neighbors' property, and polymers release toxins when burned.

Arrangement options

• First of all, to equip a place for a fire, you will have to find a good place, which should be located away from a residential building, utility buildings and the crown of spreading trees.
• In addition, you should not use the lowest or highest points of your site- it’s best if you settle on something in between and the site turns out to be open and clearly visible.

Most often used for hearths round form, but this is by no means the main requirement - it could also be:

• square;
• rectangle;
• and even a triangle.

The main thing is that its section is in the very bottleneck, where the firewood will burn, was at least 40 cm. For a circle, a diameter of 80-100 cm is usually used, although this is not something mandatory.

Aboveground hearth

• As a rule, they are made with decorative trim. Although a metal rim can be inserted into the middle, its walls must be at least 1-1.5 mm, otherwise it will burn out. That is, a metal bowl will not work here.
• You can also install a concrete circle in the center, which you will then decorate with paving slabs, only you will need special mixtures with fireclay additives as an adhesive.

• You can also lay out the walls from fireclay (fireproof) bricks; ordinary clay with the addition of fireclay powder is used to bind it.
• Or, instead of bricks, you can use granite cobblestones, which will be sufficiently firmly fixed in the ground or in concrete screed, and small gaps between them do not need to be sealed at all - this will not interfere with combustion.
• The walls and the site itself can be finished using any facing materials, which are not subject to melting and are not afraid of open fire.

The recessed hearth that you see in the photo above is very similar in technological design - they use similar materials, and the cross-section of the fire pit itself does not differ from above ground version. The main difference is the aesthetic perception of the object and personal preferences.

To set up a buried fire pit:

• A hole is dug 30-40 cm deep and a cushion 15-20 cm high of fine crushed stone or granite screenings is poured into it (some use fine-grained expanded clay for this purpose).
• The walls can be laid from refractory bricks, hewn or simply smooth granite, using clay with fireclay powder for binding.
• You can also take a simpler route and put it in a hole concrete ring- the main thing that top part the walls were strictly horizontal. The bottom can be concreted.

The simplest hearth option

Need in open hearth at the dacha is undeniable. This detail will decorate your area, and you will also be able to spend your evenings at such a structure and cook food. It's so nice to sit in front of an open fireplace with friends and family. Drink tea or tell some stories incredible stories, thanks to this pastime, your mood rises and you get a lot of positive emotions.

Laying a fireplace with stones

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But, having built a fireplace at your dacha, you must, first of all, remember about safety measures. If you decide to build such a fireplace with your own hands, then it should be located as far as possible from various flammable structures: buildings, residential buildings, planting trees and shrubs. When using a fireplace during windy conditions, there is a possibility of fire even in a house that is located on long distance, in this case you should use special protective screens.

Hearth on the street

It is quite easy to build fireplaces yourself in a very short time, and this process will take you a weekend at most. For its construction, you can use almost any materials:

• boulder,
• brick,
• concrete blocks and so on.

An open fireplace, like the one in the photo, is easy to build, and for this you only need cinder block bricks or ordinary bricks. It is better to make the walls of the hearth from wider and larger bricks, from this important moment The strength of the walls depends.

The number of bricks that you will need to build such an important building with your own hands as a fireplace on your site will depend on the exact size of the fireplace you want to build, how thick the material will be, and on the number of rows when building the wall. An open fireplace in a house should be built by preparing the foundation for a future structure at your dacha; you should not light a fire on the soil, since it will be very difficult to remove coals or firewood from its surface. In this case, you can simply lay an ordinary thick iron sheet, but its dimensions should be more sizes circle of this structure.

Next, we move on to preparing the base of the fireplace, to do this we fill it mortar, you can also use concrete, then we begin to lay out the bricks. But also take into account the size of the fireplace before construction; it is better to choose a medium size, because you will subsequently light a fire in it.

Open hearth

After choosing a place for the fireplace, you need to mark its territory on the ground and take measurements. During this process, you can also roughly calculate how many bricks will be needed for construction work. In most cases, the owners own home they decide to use the hearth for cooking food, like a grill. And to mark its contours and dimensions, you should place a grill grate on the ground. The dimensions of the grill grate should be larger than the dimensions of the wall on the sides.

Laying a brick base without mortar

When the foundation, built by the hands of the owner at the dacha, is ready, the construction of walls can begin. The first of the rows of bricks must be laid near the base of a structure such as a fireplace, in a circle, so that the ends are in contact with each other. If during construction you use bricks that have holes, then it is better to build brick walls so that the holes are turned towards the ground or upward. Brick wall should be monolithic both outside and inside.

After laying the first row, you need to start laying the second layer. The second row must be laid on the first, and one should not forget about the joints of the bricks. Next, we lay the wall until it rises to the required height, which is convenient for use. In the end, our fireplace at the dacha will turn out to be slightly uneven; for this, its walls should be lined in some places, and in some places leveled, and the cracks should be covered with cement mortar. The last row of bricks must be laid with a special mortar.

Laying fireplace walls

Option for laying brick walls with mortar

You can build a fireplace with your own hands directly on the mortar. Brick laying work is carried out in the same way as in the above-described option. The main difference is the need to lay it more evenly and immediately start caulking the seams. And in the end you won’t need to knock down protruding elements.

The open hearth should be of such a height as to be comfortable for grilling food. If, during the laying of such an important structure, you still have extra bricks, then they can be used to build a ring around it to strengthen the structure, while the first row is strengthened. A home-made fireplace with such a base will be much more stable and durable.

“You can endlessly look at three things: a burning fire, running water and how another person works.” Let's focus on the first one.

Indeed, fire has a magical effect. It attracts, relaxes, fascinates and creates an atmosphere of warmth and comfort, conducive to relaxation and intimate conversations. Therefore, it is worth introducing such an interesting decorative element as a garden hearth into the design of your site.

In addition to standard wood-burning hearths, models equipped with gas devices, making ignition quick and easy. The choice is yours.

In addition to the aesthetic function, you can give the fireplace a practical one by providing options for installing grill structures or fixing skewers. So you can have a friendly conversation and barbecue.

Selecting a location

The choice of location for installing the fireplace should be approached with all responsibility. Since the fireplace involves an open fire, it is better if the site for arrangement is isolated from the house and other buildings, as well as spreading trees.

To avoid flooding your fire pit, avoid low-lying and poorly drained areas, and do not locate your fire pit on a hill. The area near the fireplace should be lined with bricks, slabs or pebbles.

Portable garden hearth can be compact and easy to use, as you can easily install it in any suitable area of ​​your garden. A mobile garden hearth can be ceramic, metal or cast iron.

You can also choose a fireplace complete with a lid and barbecue grate. These fireplaces have a pull-out tray for easy cleaning of ash and coals. A stylish designer hearth will decorate the garden even during the day and without fire.

A stationary hearth will become a favorite place to relax in your garden if you organize it in a suitable place and decorate it in a certain style.

Choose the right place for your fire pit, preferably a paved area. Calculate the safe distance from the fire to seating areas and other objects, this is approximately 70-90 cm. The hearth itself can be of any shape, but a round hearth with a diameter of 90-110 cm is more practical in access and maintenance. With this size it will be convenient to relax and communicate comfortably .

The walls of the fireplace can be made of concrete blocks, paving slabs, brick or natural stone. Granite cobblestone fireplace different sizes and the form will become a work of art.

Make the walls at least 15 cm thick - this will protect the hearth from overheating and destruction. Also on the wide sides you can place the necessary items for relaxation or for barbecuing. When building a fireplace, use only fire-resistant materials. To prevent rain from flooding the fireplace, provide a cover.

An interesting solution for arranging an area with a fireplace is to deepen the entire recreation area relative to the rest of the landscape surface.

Dinner at the hearth table will be interesting, fascinating and romantic. The most suitable table for this would be a table with a built-in gas fireplace. You can buy such a table in a store or make it yourself. The fire in the hearth is directed perpendicularly, so the risk of getting burned is minimal, and you will get maximum pleasure from such a dinner.

In addition, such tables are also suitable for barbecue and kebabs.

It is quite possible to create a hearth with your own hands. At the same time, you will take into account your preferences, think about where to store firewood and grates, the number of places and the size of the fireplace, and you will also be able to maintain a style that matches your site. Interesting options fire pits:

• in the form of a barrel, upholstered in metal with metal chairs in the same style
• gabion hearth does not require special effort when created, it looks natural and unusual
• fireplace with wood storage area

Fire and water are two amazing opposite elements. They attract, fascinate and calm. Place a fireplace near the pool. Such a duet will create an incredible relaxation zone. Nearby you can place a small table for drinks, sun loungers or armchairs.
You can also combine the hearth with a fountain or mini-pond.

Garden fireplace as lighting

The garden fireplace can be used as lighting for a romantic evening. For this purpose, small designer hearths are used. They can be placed in groups along the path, around the pool or near the recreation area. Do not forget about the safe location of the fireplace in relation to other objects.

Arrangement of a recreation area with a fireplace

What could be better than in a quiet summer evening sit in a cozy chair and enjoy the crackling of firewood in the fire or inhale the aromas of cooking barbecue. To do this, you need to comfortably arrange the area around your fireplace.

Portable furniture (chairs, armchairs, benches) is more convenient to use, but looks less impressive than furniture installed to match the fireplace. You can lay out a stationary semicircular stone bench, decorating it with beautiful pillows.

Large stones or stumps can be used as chairs, which is suitable for a " wild garden". Can be combined garden furniture with fixed seating.

Interesting and convenient solution There will be a combination of a bench or shelves with a firewood rack. You can select several niches for firewood in the bench, decorating them, or vice versa, make them in the woodshed interesting shelves for things needed to light a fire or cook food.

The hearth itself is already original decorative element. You can only enhance the effect with the help of interesting paving of the site, stylish design seats. You can also complement the recreation area with flowers in flowerpots or decorative sculptures. But don't overdo it. In an area with a fireplace, it is best to create the illusion of a natural landscape.

Published by DecorateMe. Updated 05 Mar 2019.

People love to light fires since childhood. At the dacha, this may be a forced event. You can make a fire pit at your dacha with your own hands, so that every time you need to get rid of garbage, you don’t have to look for a place where you can do it. A properly equipped place for a fire in the country will also avoid the risk of fire. This issue is especially relevant for areas where strong winds. There is a high risk that the fire will spread to grass, bushes and wooden buildings.

The unusual design of the courtyard area with a fireplace and the original shape of the fireplace itself can transform any area.

You can arrange a place for a fireplace on our own, turning it into a full-fledged recreation area with high aesthetic characteristics.

Necessity of equipping a fire pit

A fire pit is a specially equipped place designed for burning various fuels.

Its purpose could be:

The fire pit must be located 3 meters from buildings and 4 meters from tree crowns.

1. Destruction of various waste by burning. This is especially true for a dacha. Over the summer, quite a lot of tops, grass after weeding, dry leaves, branches from trees and waste from construction or repairs are collected. The easiest way to get rid of all this is to burn it. The resulting smoke will reliably and permanently scare away all mosquitoes.
2. Spending free time in cozy atmosphere for a pleasant conversation. The dacha is a place not only for growing crops, but also for relaxation. There is nothing more romantic than sitting by a slowly burning fire in the evening. It’s not for nothing that it is believed that you can look at fire forever.
3. Cooking or smoking. A well-designed hearth is an excellent alternative to a grill, barbecue or smokehouse. You can set up a fire pit quickly and with virtually no financial costs. Any owner of a suburban area can do this.

When choosing a place for a fire, you need to remember safety measures.

They suggest the following parameters for placing a fire pit:

• the distance to residential buildings and outbuildings must be at least 5 m;
• It is not allowed to light a fire under canopies or overhanging tree branches, electrical wires and communication cables;
• You should not light a fire near your neighbors’ property - they may not like to breathe in smoke and soot;
• before burning, garbage must be checked for the presence of explosive items such as aerosol cans, paint or varnish cans;
• Slate should not be used to build a fireplace; this material explodes when heated;
• When lighting a fire, it is not recommended to use gasoline; its vapors are volatile and can cause a strong flame.

Before setting up a fire pit, it is necessary to take into account that a platform made of non-combustible material must be built around it. This is necessary not only for safety, but also for the convenience of people staying in this place. There must be at least 2 m of prepared space around the fire pit.

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Options for arranging an open hearth

The choice of place for a fireplace must be approached very carefully. This is a stationary structure and cannot be quickly moved to a new location. It is also necessary to take into account the level of storm and flood waters. If you install the fireplace in a low area, then most of the time it can stand in puddles. After each rain, such a product will have to be cleaned of dirt and debris. It is best to choose a small hill.

There are no strict rules regarding the shape of the fire pit. It's a matter of everyone's taste.

This structure can be made in the following configuration:

• round;
• oval;
• polygonal;
• rectangular;
• square;
• triangular.

The size is chosen arbitrarily. Minimum size must be at least 50 cm. Otherwise, it will be difficult to place anything in the fire pit. But the combustion chamber should not be made larger than 100 cm. It may be difficult to position the skewers when cooking over a fire.

Depending on the method of placement on the ground, the fire pit can be above ground or buried.

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Construction of a ground source

An excellent technique for creating a picturesque place with a fire pit in the yard of the house would be original coating the site itself.

The ground fireplace is made 25-40 cm high above ground level. Its base is slightly recessed. The basis of the structure can be a steel or concrete ring. Outer side and the top is assumed decorative finishing. It is made of material that is not destroyed by high temperatures.

You can finish the base in the following ways:

• porcelain tiles;
• natural stone;
• facade plaster.

If you lay out the bowl from large cobblestones, then finishing will not be required. The stone looks great and natural. The structure made of cobblestones fits organically into any landscape. The durability of the stone is simply incredible. It can perform its task for decades without losing its presentability.

A good solution is to build a fireplace made of refractory bricks. For masonry, you must use a solution made from clay and sand. Brick walls are different correct forms and level horizontally.

For construction you will need the following materials:

• shovel and bayonet shovel;
• roulette;
• Bulgarian;
• building level;
• Master OK;
• clay and sand;
• solution container.

The work is carried out in the following sequence:

1. The first row of material from which the fire pit will be made is laid out on the ground. Markings are applied along the outer contours.
2. The stones are removed. Removed upper layer soil by 15-20 cm.
3. The resulting pit is equipped with a cushion of gravel and sand. Sand is spilled with water.
4. Reinforcement is placed at the bottom of the pit. One layer of 12 mm rod is enough. The reinforcement can be fastened using welding, plastic ties or steel wire.
5. The pit is filled with concrete. The thickness of the screed should be 5-10 cm. C concrete bottom It is much easier to collect ash and debris than from earthen soil.
6. After the concrete gains strength, the walls of the fire pit are laid out.

After finishing the masonry, they carry out decorative design hearth and arrangement of the surrounding area.