A fire in the country is a special pleasure that is not available to us in a city apartment. By making an outdoor fireplace with your own hands, you will be able to enjoy the play of fire more often, cook something tasty on the grill by the fireplace, or simply bask in the warmth on cold evenings.

To make the fire look harmonious in the garden, it is better to arrange for it permanent place, which would provide adequate fire safety standards and ensure comfort.

And, although the outdoor fireplace in the photo may look absolutely luxurious, its construction does not require a significant investment of either time or materials.

You may well choose an option for yourself that you can implement in a couple of weekends.

How to make an outdoor fireplace out of stone.

In order to make an outdoor fireplace finished with natural stone, we first mark out the hearth's kennels and pour a small concrete pad under the masonry.

The masonry will consist of two layers. Inner - brick layer and outer layer- made of natural stone.

The upper part of the hearth can also be finished with stone.

In order to use the fire pit as a barbecue, provide a grate for it in accordance with the size of the fireplace.

This beautiful place The fire pit can be placed on the terrace in front of the house, where you can spend truly unforgettable evenings in the country.

If you will be using the fire pit more often as a barbecue, then you may be interested in other barbecue projects that are easy to make with your own hands. You can check them out

Fire pit made of concrete blocks.

In fact, the simplest outdoor fireplace can be made from ordinary concrete blocks.

In order to protect the soil as much as possible from fire and for more convenient cleaning of the fireplace, it is better to place concrete blocks onto a brick platform.

If the top of such a fireplace is decorated with natural stone, it will look quite respectable.

By placing the fire pit next to summer kitchen and a gazebo, you will have another wonderful relaxation area in the garden.

The hearth is made of a semicircular curb and paving slabs.

Concrete blocks are produced not only in the form of rectangles; semicircular concrete curbs are usually used to fence trees.

Such concrete blocks are perfect for creating a small outdoor fireplace.

If semicircular blocks cannot be found, pay attention to paving slabs. It turns out that using it as bricks, you can also make a fireplace for your summer house.

Outdoor fireplace made of brick.

For those who are not a fan of excessive creativity, the easiest way is to use bricks to create a fireplace.

We lay out the brick of the required size of the fire pit, mark the contours and dig a hole to the height of the brick. We cover the contours of the hearth, adding gravel to the bottom. Advice: if the walls of the pit are made slightly inclined outward, the structure will be more stable.

Minimal decorating top part fireplace, you will get a cozy and beautiful fireplace in the country. You can place a metal tripod in the hearth and cook kulesh. For meat lovers, you can install a simple spit and cook the whole bird on the spit.

How to make a fire pit in your country house.

To fit the fireplace into the overall design of the garden, you can make a special area for it.

Such a place for a fire will be more cozy and convenient because... a stone border can be used as a bench, and the smooth shape of the platform will add an elegant touch to the landscape design of the entire garden.

Outdoor fireplace made from scrap materials.

For those who like to use improvised materials there is also beautiful options street hearth.

For example, you can make such a beautiful hearth from an old basin and the remains of stone and metal.

In fact, any durable metal will do for the inside of the fireplace.

This metal can be a washing machine tank.

For it to function, it is enough to weld the legs to it.

Or you can add minimal brickwork. It's not a lot of work, but the difference is noticeable.

Sometimes a fire pit is placed in a recess in the area - this technique is used for a windy or noisy area, this creates a more calm and quiet atmosphere around the fire pit.

Outdoor fireplace made of metal.

It is not necessary to use leftover household appliances for the fire pit.

You can simply buy a sheet of galvanized metal and weld a simple structure for the fireplace from it.

The only drawback of this design is that its walls become seriously hot and it is necessary to isolate the fireplace from flammable surfaces.

Street hearth made from a car disk.

Therefore, it is better to cover the outside of a metal hearth with brick or decorative stone.

The disk from a tractor wheel was taken as the basis for this hearth.

How to make a fireplace out of concrete with your own hands.

For an outdoor fireplace made of concrete, you need to make formwork in accordance with the dimensions of the fireplace you have chosen. For structural strength, additionally place metal reinforcement in the formwork.

A concrete hearth can be decorated with stone or simply left as is - this way it will have a more modern, laconic look.

It is convenient to place an outdoor fireplace in an open gazebo - such a place can become the center of attraction for all dacha life.

Round or square, stone or concrete blocks, no matter the style you choose, there is always an outdoor fireplace that will suit your garden.
Small or large, almost every fireplace is a budget option that can add a touch of real luxury to your garden!

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 can cause a fire.

This question is most relevant in areas where wooden buildings(even if not at home, but in utility rooms), where in windy weather 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 this 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 only use wood 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 fall into the fire - the instructions warn of 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 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.

For fireplaces, a round shape is most often used, but this is by no means the main requirement - it can also be:

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

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

Aboveground hearth

• Typically done with decorative finishing. 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 as an adhesive special mixtures with fireclay additives.

• 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 the 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 from fine crushed stone or granite screenings(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 is that the upper part of the walls is strictly horizontal. The bottom can be concreted.

The simplest hearth option

Living fire - one of the most attractive sights for a person. It calms, relaxes, and puts you in a romantic mood. Those who have a dacha or local area, can do special fire pit , including combining it with a recreation area. Let's look at how to create it yourself fire pit in the country house.

Main varieties

There are three main types of stationary fire pits:

1. Recessed. In this case, the fireplace is in a hole. Usually its walls are additionally reinforced with metal or masonry.
2. Open. Most often they are a stone slab for lighting a fire; they can be surrounded by small sides. In terms of fire safety this is not the best choice.
3. Closed. Made in the form of a pipe made of fire-resistant material.

There are 3 types of fire lining

Video: “Do-it-yourself stone street fireplace”

Demonstrated on video step by step process laying a stone hearth with a stand for skewers.

Self-construction

Construction of a fire pit begins with choosing a suitable location.

Take safety first. The fire pit should be kept away from trees and buildings made of flammable materials, as well as polycarbonate greenhouses - stray sparks will leave holes in it.

At the same time, the place should be attractive and cozy so that you can spend time there pleasantly. Excellent choice there will be a neighborhood with a swimming pool.

From bricks

Several types of fireplaces can be made from bricks, for example, by laying them in the form of a pipe. As an example, we will consider the simplest option – recessed. Even a beginner can do it. All you need is a shovel, bricks and crushed stone.

A recessed brick hearth is made like this:

1. Mark a circle of the required diameter on the ground and dig a hole with a flat bottom. Its depth should be equal to the sum of the length and thickness of the brick. It is desirable that the walls be slightly beveled outward, that is, the upper diameter of the hole is larger than the bottom.
2. Install bricks placed at the ends along the perimeter of the pit. Try to keep the gaps between them minimal.
3. At the bottom of the hole, lay a circle of bricks that radiate like a sun. Cover the space between them tightly with crushed stone. The top of the bricks should be flush with the embankment.
4. Lay a row of bricks placed flat around the perimeter. They should rest tightly on the bricks standing at the ends. Secure them together with cement.

Instead of the top row of bricks, you can use plaster stone. You will have to remove it to install it. top layer soil, but the result will be especially beautiful.

Stone

A beautiful and stylish hearth can be made from landscape stone. For a structure with a diameter of about 75 cm, you will need approximately 10 stones for each row.

This way you can lay both stone and brick

Work process:

1. Outline the area for the fire pit. Dig a small one there flat pit. The depth should be 3–4 cm greater than the height of the stone.
2. Lay the first row of stones around the perimeter. Use a level to check that they lie level. If there is a skew in any place, remove the stones and straighten the bottom.
3. No stone should swing from left to right or forward. If necessary, compact them with a rubber hammer. Also use bedding near the base.
4. Using a damp cloth, thoroughly clean the surface of the stones and let them dry.
5. Lay the second row. To do this, apply construction adhesive to the bottom of the stones and press them tightly against the surface of the already installed ones.
6. Check the second row for loose or weakly glued stones. Add glue if necessary.
7. Clear the stones in the second row and lay the third in the same way.
8. Add the soil that remains after digging the hole to the edges of the fire pit for greater density and tamp it down thoroughly.

The construction adhesive should dry for about a day. After this, you can already make a fire.

In addition to stone, brick can also be laid using the same principle.

Made from concrete blocks

Concrete blocks are convenient for building a garden fireplace due to their flat shape. They can simply be laid out in a square or rectangle on a concrete or brick base and secured with cement.

You can also make a built-in structure. The process of its construction looks like this:

1. Place the blocks in the location of the future hearth. If you want to get a circle shape, some of them need to be trimmed using a stone saw or a chisel with a hammer. Make sure there are no gaps.
2. Trace the resulting circle or square with a shovel to create a marking. Take the blocks to another location. In the marked area, dig a trench up to 30 cm deep.
3. Lay the blocks down to see if they all fit. If necessary, widen any bottlenecks in the trench.
4. Remove the blocks again and fill the bottom of the trench with gravel. Pack it tightly. Use a level to check that the embankment is level.
5. If there are any uneven spots at the bottom of the blocks, knock them out with a hammer. Place the first row in the trench.
6. Make sure the blocks are level. Use a rubber hammer and bedding as necessary.
7. Apply construction adhesive in a zigzag pattern across the surface of the first row. Apply the second row of blocks, centering them along the seam.
8. Check the strength of the second row. Fill the hole with a layer of gravel about 15 cm. This will strengthen bottom rows designs.
9. Place the remaining rows. Roll up a wide pipe from metal and place it inside the structure - this will protect the concrete from relatively quick destruction by fire. Fill the void between the pipe and the blocks with gravel.

For greater aesthetics, the top row of the structure can be made of flat decorative stone.

From a barrel

Usage old barrel made of metal is one of the most economical ways to build a fire pit. It is only important that there is no rust on it, otherwise the metal will quickly burn out. It is advisable that the barrel be wide - a deep and narrow fire pit will be difficult to clean.

The procedure is as follows:

1. Prepare the hole. The depth must be at least half the height of the barrel so that the structure is stable. If desired aboveground part You can make it small, only 15–20 cm.
2. Using a grinder, cut the bottom of the barrel and insert it into the recess. You can hit the hammer a few times to drive the bottom edge into the soil.
3. Fill the space between the barrel and the walls of the pit with gravel. Place a layer of gravel of at least 10–15 cm at the bottom of the fire pit.
4. It is advisable to cover the part of the barrel protruding to the surface, otherwise it will be very easy to get burned on the hot metal. For example, you can lay out several rows of brick or stone around it. You can also place several large untreated stones next to each other, holding them together construction glue. The simplest option is make a mound from the earth left over after digging a hole.

Don't forget to follow the instructions for creating a fireplace

Unusual solutions

Besides classic options, there are many original design solutions. Let's look at the most interesting of them.

With grill

This design will allow you not only to admire the fire, but also to enjoy aromatic meat.

For example, let's consider creating a hearth from refractory bricks and decorative stone.

To begin, mark the space under strip foundation. Convenient way do it - drive a peg in the center of the future fire pit and tie a rope to it equal to the radius of the structure in the outer circle. You need to tie a knife to its second edge, and moving step by step, cut the circle. Make sure the rope slides over the peg rather than wrapping around it. Repeat the procedure with a shorter length of rope. The strip between the circles should be about 20 cm.

Dig a circular trench following the marking. Place sand on the bottom– gravel bed and install the formwork. Place reinforcement inside for strength and pour concrete. Leave it to dry for about a month.

Lay the inner circle of fire bricks, holding them together with cement. Use a level to ensure that all rows are level.Attach two separate bricks to the top row. They should be positioned opposite each other to create a stop for the grill grate.

Lay the outer circle from capstones– decorative stones, similar to stabbed ones.Trim the stones on the top level to create a smooth edge.

Remove the remaining mortar that has appeared between the stones and place a layer around the fire pit for beauty.

A simple street version hearth with grill possible with make from a barrel. Install it as described A little above instructions, only cut through hole above ground level to create additional traction,and weld the stops for the grille.

On the patio

A patio is a fenced or semi-fenced courtyard. Even low walls create comfort and a feeling of security.

A fire pit on a patio will require a slab foundation. First of all, mark the future structure. Remove the soil at the selected location to create a depression of about 30 cm. Fill the bottom with a layer of sand and gravel, make formwork, lay reinforcement and pour concrete.

It must dry for a month to gain full strength. Make sure, especially in the first days, that pets do not walk on it. If necessary, make a fence from mesh.

Lay the wall out of bricks or stone. In such structures it can occupy half or a third of the perimeter. The main thing is that the backs of vacationers are covered - this is an important condition for psychological comfort. The top of the wall can be smooth or wavy, gently sloping towards the floor along the edges. You can also make two walls opposite each other.

Don't forget about the solid foundation

In the center of the structure, lay several rows of bricks or stones to create a fireplace, holding them together cement mortar or construction adhesive. You can do without this step if you intend to purchase a purchased metal structure.

Finally, cover the foundation with plaster and seal the gaps between the stones. When the cement has set, it can be installed on the site. garden furniture.

With additional platform

The fire pit can be arranged according to the principle outlined above, only before pouring the foundation, make an additional depression in the center and insert a barrel or wide metal pipe. They can then be used as a base for the hearth.

Also, an additional platform can be laid out of brick.

To do this, mark the boundaries of the site and the fire pit itself. To evaluate required quantity bricks, you can lay them around the perimeter and count them, then multiply them by the appropriate values. If desired, you can immediately outline a path connecting the site to the house.

Dig a fire pit. From the rest of the site, remove a layer of soil 20–30 cm greater than the thickness of the brick. Level the ground.

Lay out the hearth according to one of the above diagrams.

Install boards around the perimeter of the site. They should rise 5–7 cm above the trench level.

Fill and level a layer of gravel 10–15 cm thick. Compact it and add a layer of sand. Install border bricks around the perimeter. They should be located along the boards. For strength, hammer them in with a rubber hammer.

Lay the remaining bricks by tapping them with a hammer. The sand must first be leveled using a board.

Once all the bricks are in place, pour a mound of sand on top and smooth it out with a broom to fill the gaps. Sweep the remainder to the side and remove.

Please note: if you plan to develop a large area for a site, it is still better to lay a foundation under the bricks.

Simplified with pit

There are many ways to make a simple in-ground fire pit. As a rule, to do this, they dig a hole and strengthen its walls with bricks, stone or metal, for example, part of a barrel, a car rim, etc. Sometimes, flower pots, that is, concrete hemispheres, are used to set up a small fire pit.

As an example, we will consider the principle of creating the so-called. Dakota hearth. Arranging such a fireplace even in hiking conditions It takes only 1–1.5 hours, so it can be easily done at a newly acquired and not yet equipped dacha. In addition, the Dakota hearth allows you to save wood and regulate the flame, which is important for those who like to cook with a live fire. Another important advantage is high level fire safety. Such a fire can be placed relatively close to the garden.

The disadvantage is that the soil to create it must be dense. Easy sandy soil won't do. In addition, the Dakota fireplace does not illuminate the area well.

Mark a fire pit about 30 in diameter and remove the turf. If there is grass growing around the edges, remove that too to prevent fires. Dig a hole 30 cm deep. If the soil is dense, try to widen the diameter near the bottom so that the depression becomes pitcher-shaped.

Then dig a passage that will connect with the hole underground. Its exit should be located at a distance of 30–40 cm from the main fire pit, preferably on the windward side. To strengthen the walls, you can insert a metal pipe of a suitable diameter inside. The walls of the main fire pit can be reinforced with stones, the main thing is not to block the side outlet hole, which will create an influx of oxygen, increasing the efficiency of combustion. To regulate its power, a damper can be installed on the outlet.

Design approach

Arranging a fire pit on a personal plot opens up wide scope for imagination: different elements of garden decor can be combined to create a comfortable and stylish area for relaxation.

For example, you can place a swing nearby, install small fountain or artificial pond.

A metal fire bowl will look harmonious next to a wrought iron fence. A stone hearth can be installed against a background of steel mesh filled with stones.

The edges of the fire pit can be made especially thick and stable - this will allow you to install a stand for the cauldron.

Before starting work, select the design of the future fireplace, take care of safety precautions and think about how easy it will be further care for the chosen type of fireplace, in particular, loading firewood into it and cleaning the ashes. Accuracy and a thoughtful approach to each stage of the work will help you create a cozy and comfortable place to relax.

A fireplace can rightfully be called a symbol of a home in a country house. Recently, the fireplace at the dacha has become not only a place where you can cook the next gastronomic masterpiece and have a great free time over a pleasant meal with family and friends, it is also original element landscape design.

Above ground location of the fire pit in the country house

Before setting up a fire pit, you need to carefully consider the area where it will be located. The source should be located away from garden trees, country house and others outbuildings. Optimal distance the distance to the house and buildings should be at least 3 meters, and at least 4 meters to the crowns of the nearest trees. Also, you should not design a place for a fire in a lowland or on a hill. It's better to choose a middle ground.

After the location for the dacha hearth has been determined, the site should be prepared: remove debris, plant roots, level the surface of the site and mark the location for the hearth itself. As a rule, the hearth is made in a round shape, with a diameter of about a meter. It is necessary to remove a layer of turf from the intended area. This is necessary so that later the entire site can be laid out with paving slabs or stones. In the center of the site, the location of the hearth itself is marked. To decorate the fire pit, you can use an iron rim. In the place where it is planned to install the metal rim, remove a small layer of soil, level the bottom of the resulting depression and install the rim.

If the structure has very thin walls, it will not be able to provide the necessary strength during operation. Therefore, concrete blocks or stones are laid in several rows along the entire area of ​​the outer wall. Paving slabs or granite cobblestones are also suitable for this. For masonry it is better to use a special masonry mortar. For laying natural stone, clay mortar is more suitable.

To prevent the fire pit from turning into a pond after heavy rain, it is necessary to cut out a roof for it. A suitable cut can be used as material sheet metal.

Above ground fireplace structure

Recessed fire pit

You can also create a place for a fire in your dacha using a small dug pit. The depth of the dug pit should be approximately 30-40cm. The bottom of the dug pit is covered with a layer of fine gravel. In order for the fireplace to last longer, inner part the holes must be surrounded with a piece of sheet metal. The ring can also be built using separate blocks. The first layer of blocks is laid on gravel. Correct installation is checked building level. All irregularities are eliminated using rubber mallet. A special glue for laying hearths and fireplaces is applied to the upper surface of the first row, then the second row of blocks can be laid. Ready design they are covered with fine gravel, and the upper part of the hearth is decorated with a stone suitable for the decor of the landscape design.

Recessed fire pit

Design of the area near the fireplace

In order to decorate the area near the fireplace, you can use pebbles, gravel or tiles for garden paths. If you expand the area near the fireplace, you will get an excellent area for a good rest. An interesting option are flat slabs of irregular geometric shape, which are laid out in a bizarre pattern. These wide slabs can easily accommodate chairs, benches, or other various garden furniture. Ideal option To create a place for a fire in the countryside, there will be a circular bench with backs. To give such a playground comfort and coziness, the playground can be decorated with rugs and placed on the bench decorative pillows and blankets.

The same material that was used to decorate the hearth can be used to make a supporting wall; it will also serve as a backrest for the bench. In order to avoid having to go far for firewood, a special firewood shed is installed next to the fireplace, which is decorated in the same style as the hearth.

You can put it at the fire pit garden path, along which to install small street lights. This will make the area cozy in the evening and create a special romantic atmosphere.

Often the area around the fire is made in the shape of the sun, and improvised sun rays are painted on the lining.
It will be interesting to look at summer cottage a hearth made in the form of a lunar crater or fireplace, next to which you can install a small figurine of a guardian cricket.

Interesting idea designing a fire pit in the country house

Decorating a place near a fire in the country is not so difficult. The main conditions for work are the availability of all the necessary building materials, clear calculations, free time, imagination and a little creativity.

Fireplace in the country: what will we sit on?

Place by the fire: what should we sit on?

You have a place for a fire, but what next? Should I stand and watch it burn? No matter how it is, you did it in order to cook barbecue, fry bread, bake potatoes and just relax in the evening, and doing this while sitting is clearly more convenient than standing. How to arrange a place to sit around a fire and what can be used for this?

To begin with, you can take any chairs that can be used outdoors. This can be either simple camp chairs with which you go into the forest, or wooden or metal garden outdoor furniture - the same chairs or large benches on which it is so comfortable to sit together. Rattan seats are also suitable.

Simple chairs to sit near the fire on the site

If you are a fan of the classics, why not build the usual pentagon from logs, as is often done in the forest? But here you can sand the logs and even varnish them and even attach a backrest to make it more comfortable to sit on.

A classic pentagon made of logs around a fireplace in a country house

AND stationary option- you can make seats around the fireplace in your summer cottage with your own hands from stone - from brick or any other stones that you have at your disposal. Tip: lay out the benches not in a square, but in a semicircle, as this looks more aesthetically attractive. And to keep the seat soft and not cold, place the sofa cushions on the seat itself and attach it to the back, if you have one there.

Semicircular stone bench near the fire

Do-it-yourself brick fireplace in your dacha

And finally, two ways to make a fireplace in your summer cottage with your own hands. To begin with, the most popular option for a fire pit is made of bricks. What do we need? bricks and cement.

There are several ways to build a fire pit out of bricks. The first option is the same way as a house is built, that is, stacking bricks one next to the other, shifting each next row by half a brick - just lay out the walls of the fire pit at the required height. Some build directly from the ground, some first dig a hole in the ground, and as a result the fire pit is sunk into the ground. In this case, it can be flush with the ground, here it is better to lay out additional stones or tiles around the area at least a meter in diameter, or with the walls up - in this case the coals will not fall down. But here it is worth providing holes for air intake in the fire.

We build a fire house from bricks

The second way is to lay the bricks in a circle, installing them vertically or horizontally. If you want to make a low fireplace, one row of bricks laid out in a circle with a vertical installation will be enough. If you want to make a large round hearth, you need to lay the bricks horizontally and don’t forget about the holes through which air will enter the fire - in this case it will burn much better.

Do-it-yourself brick fireplace in your dacha

You can also show your imagination and create some unusual hearth, not round or square, but absolutely not symmetrical in shape. Moreover, here you can use not only bricks, but also any other stones - best natural, unprocessed.

We make a non-standard place for a fire on the site

Hearth at the dacha under a cauldron

If you like to cook something in a cauldron over a fire, for example, real pilaf, stewed vegetables or meat, then before you start building the hearth, you need to figure out how to then put the cauldron on it. The first option is to make a small fireplace out of stones, on which a large cauldron can be placed on top. If you need a larger place for the fire, make a metal structure that can be placed in the fire, and place a cauldron on top of it. Or you can make a hearth from an old car rim. How to do this - read below, and the cauldron will stand on top without any problems.

Making a hearth in the country house for a barbecue

Fire pit: barbecue made from an old car rim

If you don't want to lay bricks, you can use a simple and proven method for making a fire pit yourself, which I mentioned earlier - using an old car wheel (stamped, not cast!). It's perfect for this - round shape, high walls, air intake holes and easy to install. You can either bury it in the ground, making a fire pit flush with the ground, or place it and cover it with bricks on top to give it a more attractive look.

Making a hearth from a car rim

By the way, from the same disk you can make not only a hearth, but also a barbecue - on steel legs, to make it more convenient to monitor the cooking kebabs, grill (by adding a grate on top the right size), barbecue and much more.

And if, instead of a car disk, you find some other metal bowl or other container in your garage or basement, you can easily use it to make a fireplace in your summer cottage. By the way, an old steel basin will also work for this - who else still has one of these from Soviet times?

We make a fireplace in an area from a metal bowl

Fireplace: hearth in the country house photo ideas

So, we figured out how to make a fireplace with our own hands, what materials to use for this, how to arrange the area around it and what seats are suitable for such a relaxation. Let's now look at the photo - how other people did it, in order to borrow from there some of the ideas we liked best, which are already worth implementing on your own site.

Every summer resident in spring and autumn must cut down trees, remove withered leaves and damaged plants. As a rule, all this garbage is burned in random places, creating fire pits that are unsafe for both the summer resident and those around him. In order to properly dispose of accumulated rubbish, it is advisable to arrange a separate place for making a fire.

The dacha hearth performs both a practical and decorative function. On the one hand, it will help get rid of garbage, on the other hand, it will decorate the area and become necessary element, adding a touch of harmony to the surrounding landscape.

Types of lesions

Country fire pits come in open, deep and closed type. You can buy them ready-made or make them yourself. Specialized companies offer models that run on solid fuel or gas, and also install a fireplace in a summer cottage and connect it to a gas main, if necessary.

It’s much more interesting to set up a fire pit with your own hands. Create unique design and decorating your dacha area with the flames of a fire is not difficult if you follow a few simple rules.

Selecting and preparing a place

First of all, the fire pit area must comply with fire safety regulations. The future hearth is installed at a distance of at least 4 meters from trees and shrubs. The distance from residential buildings and utility structures is 3-3.5 meters.

Do not locate the flame area directly next to fences separating land plots, as smoke from the fire will cause inconvenience to neighbors. Do not install the future fireplace on hills, on the windward side. And especially do not set up a place for an open fire near a warehouse of flammable substances, gas cylinders and household chemicals.

Fire pit and relaxation area

The outdoor fireplace should fit harmoniously into the design of the site, emphasizing the beauty and thoughtfulness country landscape. As a rule, there is a place for relaxation near the fireplace - small area, paved with refractory bricks, paving slabs or stone. Such a platform performs two functions:

• prevents fire from spreading due to an accidental spark;
• serves as an ideal place for a holiday for the whole family.

The area allocated for the fire pit should be prepared - cut off the top layer of soil to a depth of 30 cm, level and compact the area.

Arrangement of the hearth

The center of the resulting area is intended for live fire. This is where they begin to arrange a place for the flame.

1. Dig a hole up to half a meter deep. How larger diameter future hearth, the deeper the fire pit should be installed.
2. The sides of the recess are closed fire bricks, and the bottom is sprinkled with coarse crushed stone.
3. Stones, paving slabs or fire-resistant bricks are placed on the prepared soil around the fireplace.
4. A little to the side they prepare a place for firewood, brushwood, and coal.

Don't forget about fire-fighting devices and accessories. Keep a bucket of sand and a poker near the fireplace; if the space for an open fire is large, purchase a fire extinguisher.

Fire pit made from a barrel

One of the most economical ways to arrange a flame zone in a suburban area is to use an old metal barrel as a primitive focus. To do this, prepare the site as indicated above. The bottom of the metal barrel is cut off and placed in a designated place. Gravel is poured inside (layer thickness at least 10 cm). The space between the outer walls of the barrel and the inner boundaries of the pit is also filled with gravel.

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If you choose a deep-type fire pit, make a bevel around the barrel inside hearth. The backfill material is gravel or pebbles. After this, the bevels are tightly filled with concrete.

If the barrel serves as the basis for creating a fireplace open type, her external walls lined with fireproof building material and secure concrete mortar. The finished hearth looks approximately the same as in the photo below.

Arrangement of a recreation area

Since one of the main functions of a country fireplace is decorative, try to make the place near the fire as comfortable and cozy as possible. As a rule, this area is given the outline of a circle, so when arranging the site it is advisable to use street furniture and decorative items of appropriate shapes. For example, in the recreation area you can install soft semicircular benches.

Place a small table near each seat - after all, the family gathers not only to look at the flames, but also to have dinner or drink tea.

If the hearth is made in the shape of a square, do not be lazy to choose the appropriate furniture. Incorporate solid wood chairs with clearly defined corners into the combustion area design.

The calming greenery of living plants will help emphasize the beauty of a bright flame. Perhaps a well-groomed lawn will serve as a frame for the fire.

If it is not possible to allocate space for a grass carpet, you can arrange a fireplace in a minimalist Japanese design. Several plants, skillfully planted near the hearth, will create the right mood and set the tone for the entire composition.

Don't forget that open fire is also used for cooking. delicious dishes– from baked potatoes, familiar from childhood, to gourmet treats baked on the grill or barbecue. To surprise guests fragrant delicacies with a crispy crust, you only need fireproof dishes or a grill grate. And for preparing simple home-cooked food that is pleasant to enjoy in a narrow family circle, a pot on a tripod will do.

After finishing work, wait until evening and light the first fire in the fire pit. The result will exceed your expectations!