Got mine finished last week. Didn't take long to build however I changed the design much different than this one. I only used one layer of cinder block on the base to have the firebox lower instead of up higher like this one. I also found the blocks are not measured as their measurements suggest. They are actually 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 3-5/8" and NOT 16"x 8" x 4" so my plans for the stacking pattern had to be changed. So when all said and done, I did end up stacking them high enough to clear the rook on my patio roof, which is a bit over 9' tall. The smoke draw is no problem being the stack is higher than most. I piece of newspaper or cardboard lit makes it draw strong enough to almost blow out a match. Having a fireplace on the patio is so nice and the upcoming fall and winter months will be so much cozier during early mornings and evenings!
why cant I find the 4x8x16 caps at Lowes or home Depot???. I'm in California, ( I haven't checked in stores but online says not available. only the 2 inch caps are)
I am actually starting to build this in about 2 weeks when my pergola is done. I'm going to mortar everything together and stucco it like Uncle Dave did. How many fires have you had and did you have issues with cracks? I'm thinking of lining the inside with firebrick. Thank you and awesome job!
We have had about a dozen fires in it so far. No cracking issues. We are not building raging hot fires. And I have a small fire grate I use to keep the fire off the blocks directly.
@@JohnSmith-qd1qm no worries. Follow me over there on IG and I will follow back... and let me see how yours turns out. I am thinking about stuccoing our next spring. I like the rough look though TBH. haha
How did you keep the rest of the blocks level that were on the same level as the ones you had propped up on the angle iron? Wouldn't those be lifted higher than the other bricks on that level and cause it to start to lean?
The Iron is only like 1/4" and not enough to worry about. There is a slight difference between the first bricks and the ones in the back. Really don't even notice it.
I ended up cutting channels in the two blocks that hold the angle irons so the blocks that I stacked on top of them sit level. I had the same question when I seen the video so I already had two blocks pre-cut to allow for the thickness of the angle iron I used.
No, not really. Still nice and warm in the front. You do see some spots where light smoke escapes because it is not sealed or mortar between layers and bricks. Take your time and get them as close to each other on all sides as you can before you start the next level.
Just use the high temp (2000 degree) caulk from Menards or Home Depot. I used it on a wood stove and chimney too some patch work and it is solid and made for that kind of work.
And you do not need fire bricks, unless you are going to be building high temp fires. Normal wood burning small fires do not need fire brick. None of my blocks have cracked in two (2) summers of use.
@@mickeymallette2663 Not to worry. I have built many "high temp" fires with oak firewood and never had a problem with cracking blocks. I've had fires so hot we had to back our chairs away from the fireplace!
Got mine finished last week. Didn't take long to build however I changed the design much different than this one. I only used one layer of cinder block on the base to have the firebox lower instead of up higher like this one. I also found the blocks are not measured as their measurements suggest. They are actually 15-3/4" x 7-5/8" x 3-5/8" and NOT 16"x 8" x 4" so my plans for the stacking pattern had to be changed. So when all said and done, I did end up stacking them high enough to clear the rook on my patio roof, which is a bit over 9' tall. The smoke draw is no problem being the stack is higher than most. I piece of newspaper or cardboard lit makes it draw strong enough to almost blow out a match.
Having a fireplace on the patio is so nice and the upcoming fall and winter months will be so much cozier during early mornings and evenings!
Bought materials today gonna get started tomorrow!
Nice. Keep me posted...
Excellent. Best dry stack video on RUclips
Glad you think so. Thanks!
Great job. Nice you don't have to spend thousands of dollars to get a very nice functional fireplace.
Nice job, I'm trying to get the nerve up to try this on my own
Trying to get my courage up too but I’m going to just go for it!
Excellent video. Thanks for taking the time to post this. What do you think of spray painting the outside with a masonry looking spray paint?
Looks great x
why cant I find the 4x8x16 caps at Lowes or home Depot???. I'm in California, ( I haven't checked in stores but online says not available. only the 2 inch caps are)
Great work< can you share some specs?! I want to try!
how do I get the drawing diagram of the patio fireplace?
Thanks
Did the 1/8" thickness of the angle iron create an offset on the rest of the layers for the chimney? If so, how would you account for that?
I was thinking about putting something like this together at our house... Question: is there a reason you went off the ground 2 levels?
I wanted to be able to manage the fire without bending over. I wanted to be able to sit on the front of it comfortably too.
I am actually starting to build this in about 2 weeks when my pergola is done. I'm going to mortar everything together and stucco it like Uncle Dave did. How many fires have you had and did you have issues with cracks? I'm thinking of lining the inside with firebrick. Thank you and awesome job!
We have had about a dozen fires in it so far. No cracking issues. We are not building raging hot fires. And I have a small fire grate I use to keep the fire off the blocks directly.
If you are on Instagram you can see some quick glimpses of the fire burning in a couple of posts.
@tomjackson_jku
@@i2driven thank you, the grate it a great idea. I think I'll do that for cheap insurance!
@@JohnSmith-qd1qm no worries. Follow me over there on IG and I will follow back...
and let me see how yours turns out. I am thinking about stuccoing our next spring. I like the rough look though TBH. haha
@@i2driven How long did this take? Looks relatively easy 👌
How did you keep the rest of the blocks level that were on the same level as the ones you had propped up on the angle iron? Wouldn't those be lifted higher than the other bricks on that level and cause it to start to lean?
The Iron is only like 1/4" and not enough to worry about. There is a slight difference between the first bricks and the ones in the back. Really don't even notice it.
I ended up cutting channels in the two blocks that hold the angle irons so the blocks that I stacked on top of them sit level. I had the same question when I seen the video so I already had two blocks pre-cut to allow for the thickness of the angle iron I used.
Great!
Great job! Does it lose a lot of heat up the chimney or is it a pretty controlled fire? Did you proportion the chimney opening to control the draft?
No, not really. Still nice and warm in the front. You do see some spots where light smoke escapes because it is not sealed or mortar between layers and bricks. Take your time and get them as close to each other on all sides as you can before you start the next level.
Did you level the base? We are building this weekend but pavers are sloped front to back…wondering how you ensured a level base to start?
Not a perfect level to start. My patio has a slight slope, but not enough to throw it off.
Is it a problem that there are no firebricks? And is there any type of adhesive you can use to solidify things in place short of mortar?
Just use the high temp (2000 degree) caulk from Menards or Home Depot. I used it on a wood stove and chimney too some patch work and it is solid and made for that kind of work.
And you do not need fire bricks, unless you are going to be building high temp fires. Normal wood burning small fires do not need fire brick. None of my blocks have cracked in two (2) summers of use.
@@i2driven what would make a high temp fire? (Not being rude… real question.)
@@mickeymallette2663 using treated or construction lumber and fuel creates a hotter fire. I just burn small logs and branches.
@@mickeymallette2663 Not to worry. I have built many "high temp" fires with oak firewood and never had a problem with cracking blocks. I've had fires so hot we had to back our chairs away from the fireplace!
How many and what dimensions of the cinder blocks?
I have all the details at the end of the video. Standard size cinder blocks. Diagrams and measurements for all layers starts at 7:20.