Finish Off the Top Lip Mortar the brick caps. Finish the pit with a matching “row-lock” cap using regular face brick set on edge. You’ll need about 40 face bricks for this cap, which will ...

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Fire bricks are best added after building the outer walls, using mortar to adhere them along the inner circle of the pit. A six-pack of fire bricks costs $30 at Lowe’s.

Before you start When adding a fire pit, homeowners should consider how much space they’ll need — McGrann says a 12-by-12-foot square allows for a 4-foot ring and chairs all around — and ...