Get ready for months of outdoor entertaining around your own ring of fire.
Dig out the dirt within the circle to about 18 inches deep.
Create Level Base
Fill the pit with 6 inches of gravel.
Rake smooth and tamp after each load to make a solid base.
Then spread a layer of course sand over thegravel, tamp, and check that it’slevel.
Our inner circle is 38 inches in diameter.
If you’re using a fire ring for your firepit, place it in line with the painted circle.
Place First Row
Place the first row ofretaining-wallunits in a circle.
Use the mallet to set them in thesand and gravel.
Check that it’s level from side to side and front to back after you place each unit.
Finish Rows
Add the second row of retaining-wall units.
Many products feature a groove on the bottom and a ridge on top, allowing the rows to interlock.
Continue adding rows of blocks to reach the height you desire.
Add the top row of blocks and glue in place with the concrete adhesive.
verify the blocks are clean and dry before you apply the adhesive.
Adhere them to the top row as you did on the rows below.
Lay the pavers in thepattern of your choice.
After the pavers are in place, install a plastic or aluminum-edge restraint.
Sweep concrete sand into the joints until the joints are full.
Compact the surface with a hand compactor or rent a plate contractor.
The answer depends on your local rules and guidelines.
Check with your local municipalities (and homeowners association) for restrictions to double-check your build complies.
Fire glass is also prone to collecting soot and requires occasional cleaning even when used in cleaner-burning controls.
Wood-burning fires would destroy the look of fire glass almost immediately.
