When wishing to organise bonfires on your property, it is worth finding out how to make a brick fireplace in the garden. You will need to have the right building materials to make it properly.
How do you make a masonry garden hearth? It is not a complicated process, is you use the ready-made building blocks available in the Vitcas brand shop. The first step is to prepare the right place for the brick garden fireplace. It should be at a sufficient distance from buildings to avoid the risk of fire. The construction of the garden hearth requires the purchase of fireproof building materials, which can also be found in the Vitcas shop range. These include not only chamotte bricks, but also mortar or fireproof concrete. Thanks to these, a brick garden hearth will not only be stable, but also very visually attractive.
Choosing the right bricks for the fireplace
It is advisable to make a brickfireplace with high-quality Vitcas chamotte bricks. The shop offers them in various sizes, shapes and colours, so they can be easily matched to the design of the respective location on the property. The construction of a garden hearth using this type of brick, can be carried out completely on your own, without the use of specialised tools. A fireplace made of chamotte bricks is efficient to work with, as this type of brick accumulates heat very well. It is a solid building material that does not crack when exposed to very high temperatures, which ensures the stability of this heating structure, for many years.
Step-by-step instructions: Brick fireplace in the garden
A masonry garden hearth is a great solution for people who love to spend time outdoors by the fire. In order to ensure a safe and durable construction, it is advisable to use heat-resistant materials such as chamotte bricks and fireproof mortar. The first step is to choose a suitable site – it should be at a safe distance from buildings and trees to avoid the risk of fire. Next, dig a foundation about 30 cm deep, which will be filled with fireproof concrete to stabilise the hearth.
Once the foundation has dried, you can start laying the chamotte bricks, using a heat-resistant mortar. It is important that each layer of bricks is well levelled to ensure the stability of the structure. The height of the hearth walls depends on personal preference, but is usually between 30 and 50 cm. To improve air circulation, it is advisable to leave some ventilation slots in the lower part of the structure. The final step is to protect the hearth with a heat-resistant impregnating agent to prolong its life and prevent damage from moisture and changing weather conditions.
A well-made masonry fire pit will become the centre of social and family gatherings in your garden. It is worth investing in high-quality materials, which will guarantee the longevity and aesthetic appearance of the structure for many years.
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A chamotte brick hearth will allow you to have pleasant family feasts, around a fire in the garden. Made from Vitcas fireproof building materials, it will be safe and durable.