The Great Brissie behind the Expanda Firepit stairway build 2016

[The Goodwins]

So it begins.

I am aware of others who have built firepits in their yards and have been found envious.

From the maker of the Great Brissie Expanda Shade Sail Storage Build....
http://www.expandasdownunder.com/threads/the-great-brissie-expanda-shade-sail-storage-build.4602/

Comes a new work.......timely in its making and surely humorous in the mistakes it will entail.

I give you..........
the Great Brissie behind the Expanda Firepit stairway build.

Hold onto your hats people its gunna get real........... or I am just going to build a firepit......

 

[The Goodwins]

Every story starts somewhere and this one basically starts here......

Kids playground grass.......I am done.......I have a cunning plan.......

 

[The Goodwins]

Hmmmmmm

Interesting....... don't like the grass...but...

I can do that.......

I can even do that.............

and that....

 

[The Goodwins]

So it all begin with this........

Which let us do this........

Yep finished........all done.......fantastic......... But I wanted more......

So it begins..........

The blank canvas

Step 1........literally....

 

[boots33]

Step 1........literally....

Whats that famous quote something like "every great journey begins by taking the first step"

We love our pit, it gets fired up several times a year...very relaxing to sit by the fire.

 

[The Goodwins]

Its now a work site......

Stairs cut in......sleepers to go.... first stair will be around 700mm x 1.00m with the others 900mm x 1.00m the top stair will set the new level for the pit area so the front will rise and level out by around 200mm.

Firepit dug.....concrete and besa blocks to go hole is 1.4m in diameter with the besa blocks at 190mm to have the actual pit around 1.00m in diameter

View from the firepit to the Expanda

 

[Dobbie]

You'll have to reclaim some land at Welly pt at the rate you're going with building!

Looks good....and I love my fire pit as well. I even love my portable camping pit but the fireplace at home takes the prize.

Pity it's been so hot the last few nights ...no fire.

 

[FiveInAVan]

Ah well that explains why the weather has warmed up significantly. Bit like washing the car. Looking great but guess you'll have to wait for the week of winter next year to use it

 

[The Goodwins]

So we move on to the step building.........

Steps built out of 2400 x 200 x 50 sleepers at $11.45 each from Bunnings....total spend including Gal bolts was $120 including my mistake in making 2 steps the same which made the whole project look wrong......

built as boxes and roughed in......

Height and rise are an issue so they had to be dug in.......cue Doctor visit re nerve damage to back

 

[davemc]

looking good. couldn't the dog help dig.. Or like mine only digs what you do not want her to dig.

 

[Maxisverymad]

Your Dog looks quite perplexed! Steps look good though, if you feel you need more practice don't be afraid to drop down!

 

[The Goodwins]

So decided on a traditional style firepit I made out of reclaimed stone.

The stone was actually "rubble" but I found pieces that were almost Volcanic total cost was $40

Added the finish for the area and the first 2 steps to the base of the pit. Same rock in the base of the pit will be in the surround

Then... despite all the pictures online that were the inspiration I went with what felt right to me. I love the fact with landscaping you can chop and change more readily and go with your own mantra. So its decking time!!!!

Stone and Paint to go people!...... The seating is going to be the BIG issue for me I feel anything other than timber, particularly re-claimed or re-purposed would not do either the space or the effort justice.

 

[dagree]

Looks great @The Goodwins

I love the fact with landscaping you can chop and change more readily and go with your own mantra.

Same here.... When I did the retaining out the back I had "Plans" as to exactly what it was going to look like. Ended up nothing like the plan and a lot happier with it!

 

[boots33]

coming together nicely! Bet you can't wait to try it out.

 

[davemc]

looks great my kids would love a fire.. One of them I think way too much

 

[bigcol]

I LOVE IT

when ya gunna come do mine...................

 

[The Goodwins]

I LOVE IT

when ya gunna come do mine...................

As soon as I drag myself and my family over to the beautiful West for an extended stay at Casa @bigcol and his associated tour leading........ I will pay in firepits and beer Sir!

 

[bigcol]

hahahaha

your on
@dagree can lead a few winter escapes - he is the WA rainGod................

 

[Drover]

Hmmmmmm, I will soon have a yard thats a blank canvas..............................hang on !!!! once I park Big Mal, the Floating Fishing Implement and a box trailer there won't be any room left !!!!!!!!!!!..............sometimes I may miss my 5 acres........besides the midges might eat me anyway.

 

[The Goodwins]

So the stone is in and we are nearly completed.........

Overview of the area

Kids are looking for the stars

And asking dad to start the fire.....

The last picture is for my mate @bigcol I need to build that firepit to justify my trip to Western Australia mate......I work for parking, tour guidance and beer....