But you can t just dump a truckload of pebbles on the ground and call it good.
Best rocks for fire pit area.
The addition of the river rock will give the fire pit a nice finished look and help keep the bottom layer of bricks from shifting image 2.
These firepits give you a location to put the fire as well as a cozy location to enjoy the evening with your loved ones.
This is one area where you can use lava rocks for fire pit safety.
Personally i like round pits because they look great with my outdoor décor so i mainly looked at round firepit area ideas though some square designs did catch my eye.
Turn your space into an outdoor living area with a fire pit cozy seating or even a play area.
Add river rock in the newly cleared area pour river rock evenly around the perimeter image 1.
Moreover there are some rocks that are best avoided at all costs and these rocks include the widely known gravel and pumice rock as well as the sandstone because it is very porous.
Other rocks that are safe to use around and in your fire pit include fire rate brick lava glass lava rocks and poured concrete.
Flagstone and crushed stone are ideal materials for the fire pit cap and the stones in the center of the pit respectively.
If you have rocks in or around your fire pit be cautious when lighting fires after it has rained.
If you use stone pavers spread silica sand on top of them.