Retaining Wall Block Fire Pit. Our fire pit ended up being about 4 feet (49 inches) in diameter on the outside and 3 feet (35.5 the fire pit looks so great in the yard and from the house! Finish your fire pit with wall caps.

These retaining wall blocks are functional, decorative, and allow for easier installation. A backyard fire pit lets you enjoy the outdoors all year, no matter what the mercury says. Cinder block fire pit is a low cost diy project which will give you a gathering place in the backyard and you can spend a lot of fun time organizing a bonfire or just enjoying the game of the flames.

It should be situated away from the surrounding plants and walls and away from surfaces like vinyl sidings or wood that can catch fire.

Starting at the corner, place the first two wall caps following the wall in the same direction. From raised patios, to striking retaining walls to stately pillars, impressive flowerbed frames, seating benches, fire features, water features, grill. I saw a hardware store (menards) use brick retaining wall blocks around a metal fire ring in a display in the store. Use a layer of firebricks, which have a higher heat resistance.