Adding a Pavestone fireplace to your backyard paradise not only makes a statement, but it also makes your outdoor living space usable nearly year-round.

For this fireplace, we dug 14 inches deep, then filled it in with sand and rock aggregate. It’s important that you take your time when filling in the hole.

Pour two to three inches of the aggregate at a time, compact it down with a tamper or compactor, then continue adding layers until the hole is filled.

Compacting small layers at a time makes the base stronger and will prevent your fireplace from settling and sinking.

Once your base is set, it’s time to start building. Make sure you have your Pavestone fireplace building diagram handy.

The diagram is color-coded to tell you what size stone goes where.

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It’s a good idea to build the first couple of layers, then let it sit overnight. That allows the construction adhesive you’re using to dry and set before you start going up with the build.

Level every layer of pavers and be prepared to shim along the way. Now just add some firewood, sit back and enjoy your new outdoor fireplace.


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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