Perhaps, one of the best activities during a camping trip is just to stare blankly at the fireplace, while chatting with family and friends. It is the moment where we could leave the stresses of the world behind. Unfortunately, between home chores and extended work days, the gruelling schedules won’t allow us to get plenty of time outside the workplace and home. There’s simply no more time for us to enjoy the wonderful campfire in a quiet hill outside the town. Fortunately, it is possible for us to simply bring the campfire to our home instead. This should allow us to have more bonding time at home and better relaxation values with our families. By having a fireplace, we may also potentially enhance the look our backyard and with some consideration, there would be more than enough opportunity for us to get an overall classier look. Obviously, we will need a more permanent solution and not just a shallow pit with some firewood stacked inside. Not only we need to have a beautiful construction, we also need to think more about safety.
It is important to be aware that if we are not careful, we could see a tragedy in the making. We should be aware that we are dealing with fire and even if there’s nothing happen, the smoke, ash and other debris won’t make our house more appealing. In this situation, it is important to let your creativity to have a free reign in determining what’s best for your situation. There are authentic styles related to the design of fire pits in your backyard. You may choose between dozens of stucco, stones or other element designs that suit your preferences. The sky can virtually be a limit with fire pit design in your home. Our home may have limited precious living areas and a fire pit may allow us to make the most of our backyard. Fire pits are not normally used in houses, so they should also become the decorative part of our house.
There are different ways to make a fire pit and we may start by using sturdy welded steel frame. For the center of the fire pit, we may want to use the scratch coat mortared steel lathe, then finally we may add beautiful stucco or stone, which could significantly determine the design of our fire pit. In order to get a secure placement, we will need to apply grout so we can bind the bind stones. Finally, your pit will need a final touch, which can be a stone top that’s about 2 inches thick. The dimension of the fire pit could depend on your preferences and needs. You may also design the fire pit as a cooking area for barbecuing meat and other food ingredients. For more authentic touch, we may use firewood for the fire pit. However, for convenience, it is advisable to use gas instead. It is also important to consider about drainage issues, to avoid water build up inside the fire pit.