How do I fix a hole in a stone firepit?

Mari
by Mari

Hi,


I have a stone (concrete) firepit. The bottom part of the firepit has a hole that is about 3-4 inches.


Please let let me know. Thank you!

  5 answers
  • Lynn Sorrell Lynn Sorrell on Jun 21, 2019

    It suppose to be there...air intake, air hole for air flow to keep fire going; are you sure it's not part of the pit probably should not block it. "Every fire pit needs air flow to provide oxygen to flames. This becomes more of an issue when you light a fire contained within an aboveground walled pit. Place one 2-inch hole every 24 to 36 inches around the base of the pit. Keep holes cleared of ash and other debris to ensure adequate air flow." another "To work correctly, the fire pit must have a constant supply of air. If the air holes or air intake vent have been plugged, or don't exist at all, you may have a hard time getting a fire to burn. "

  • Mari Mari on Jun 21, 2019

    No, I’m sure it’s not supposed to be there. I understand how fire pits work. It’s cracked. I have a picture from the evening. I will take a better one later today.

  • Mari Mari on Jun 21, 2019

    Here is the evening one


  • Darlene Williman Darlene Williman on Jun 21, 2019

    What put the hole in the bottom of your firepit? I would check into that before I tried to fix it otherwise your patch may just go the way of the original concrete. There is a concrete patch that you can purchase but I don't know if that is fire/heat proof. I have used it on driveways and walkways in full sun and it has held up but not under a flame.

  • William William on Jun 21, 2019

    I would stuff some aluminum foil in the hole as a backing. Then fill with a concrete patch make for high heat.