Did I Build My DIY Paver Fire Pit Right for a Smokeless Burn?
I just built a DIY paver fire pit and want to make sure I did it right, especially if I’m aiming for a smokeless setup. It’s about half in-ground and half above, with three layers of 3.5” tall pavers. I’m planning to add a 1” or 2” topper, and then a steel insert that rests on top of that, leaving about a 0.5”-1” gap between the ring and the paver wall. For the base, I have a 2 sq. ft. limestone stepper block with two bags of lava rock going on top. I also left two gaps at ground level for airflow, but I’m not sure if they’re too big or just right. Another thing I’m debating is whether I should mortar-seal the inside wall or leave it as is. Does this sound like a solid setup for a smokeless burn? Should I be making any adjustments to improve performance? Appreciate any advice from those who’ve built similar pits! submitted by /u/a_friendly_Nyrve [link] [comments]
| | I just built a DIY paver fire pit and want to make sure I did it right, especially if I’m aiming for a smokeless setup. It’s about half in-ground and half above, with three layers of 3.5” tall pavers. I’m planning to add a 1” or 2” topper, and then a steel insert that rests on top of that, leaving about a 0.5”-1” gap between the ring and the paver wall. For the base, I have a 2 sq. ft. limestone stepper block with two bags of lava rock going on top. I also left two gaps at ground level for airflow, but I’m not sure if they’re too big or just right. Another thing I’m debating is whether I should mortar-seal the inside wall or leave it as is. Does this sound like a solid setup for a smokeless burn? Should I be making any adjustments to improve performance? Appreciate any advice from those who’ve built similar pits! [link] [comments] |
