How to Build a Custom Stone Grill Area
A custom grill can be an extremely nice touch to your yard. It can be used for cooking or as a fire pit. Stone grills are classic and gorgeous in your backyard. You will be very proud when you start showing off your custom stone grill when you have finished.
Materials needed:
- Permit
- Shovel
- 4 bags Pea gravel
- Field stones
- Brick mortar
- Trowel
- Bucket
- Barbeque grate
Check to be certain that it is alright to build this kind of grill. Go to your fire department or city hall to see if you need any safety items or permits before you start on this project.
Trace a square or circle on the ground. Although, the shape that you choose and how big it is are your decision, most people use a 3 foot by 3 foot square or a 3 foot diameter circle.
Get the drainage system for your grill set up. Dig about one foot deep in the center of your traced off shape and pour in the pea gravel. This is going to be able to support burning and allow drainage when it rains.
Lay the bottom layer of stone along the dug out area. Choose stones that complement each other.
Using the instructions on the package, mix the brick mortar in a bucket.
Put the next layer of stone on top of the last layer. See if you can find some stones that have a natural fit over the ones that surround it. Alternate over the centers where the lower ones join together to add strength to the wall. Trowel mortar to the bottom of each of the stones and put it on top of the one underneath. Tap each stone lightly to make sure that they stay in place.
Make the third level with vents. On the third layer leave a small space as you go. These little holes in your grill are going to be the draft for your fire.
Keep on building your grill by stacking stones and mortaring them down. Your grill should be about 18 inches high.
Put the grill on top of the stone wall that you have just created.
Let the custom grill dry and set. Complete the project removing any left over mortar. Quick set mortars usually only take a few hours to dry. Regular set mortars are probably going to take a day or two.