The bonfire bowl today is increasingly used in the formation of landscape design. It perfectly complements the overall look, and an extensive selection of different options allows you to find the best model. Products are made of galvanized steel, ceramics, stone, are practical and quality.
Kinds
The most popular variety is a stone bonfire bowl. It is made of natural material and is suitable for any exterior. The surface may have a rough, natural or carefully polished texture.
Ceramic products are characterized by mobility and compactness. Due to their small size, they can easily be placed in any part of the local area. The material used is classified as fire resistant and is additionally coated with a special composition.
Galvanized steel elements look elegant and original. Their main advantage is a small mass, which allows you to freely move products. They have sufficient durability due to the polymer protective coating. Models are equipped with special appliances and nozzles for cooking various dishes.
There are also options made of cast iron and decorative fire-resistant bricks.
Advantages
The campfire bowl is a universal addition to the site and has many advantages, among which the following are worth noting:
- Practicality and original appearance. In stores you can find an option that will become a central element of landscape design. It is also possible to cook food thanks to the presence of built-in frames.
- Compact and light weight. Most products can be easily transported to the desired location. Their operation is simplified by equipment in the form of a mesh coating and special supports.
- Security. The design is designed in such a way that the flame under any circumstances cannot go beyond it. If you have a lawn, you should not worry about it either, since gas bonfire bowls stand on supports and small legs.
Stone products
As noted earlier, the most popular are bowls made of natural stone, for example, granite. According to the manufacturers, most of the landscape design elements are formed manually: the necessary shape is cut out of the granite slab, and then it is carefully sanded. That is, we can say that each model is unique.
The stone and various products made of it are suitable for any style, and bonfire bowls for giving are no exception. They can have a different appearance and be equipped with various accessories. An addition in the form of gas equipment or a stand is also possible.
The hue of the granite used determines the color of the product, which can be smoky gray, graphite or black.
A bonfire bowl made of any material is used not only for heating and lighting, but also for decorating a personal plot due to its distinctive decorative properties. Regardless of the external design and construction, it is convenient to operate and absolutely safe.
Do it yourself
Before starting work, it is necessary to choose the optimal location. It is worth noting that the fire can not be planted next to wooden buildings and other objects that are distinguished by rapid fire, trees and shrubs.
With the help of a rope or lace, a circle is drawn on the ground. A peg is driven into the center of the future location of the product, one end of the rope is fixed on it, the other needs to be tied to a spray can with paint. The circle should have a diameter of about 1.5 m. Next, in a similar way, you need to draw two more circles: for the recreation area and the campfire itself.
In the inner ring formed between the circles of the bowl and the fireplace, a foundation pit is excavated with a depth of 15-20 cm to create a foundation. Then it is poured with a cement-sand mixture, as a result, a smooth and smooth surface should be obtained.
Material laying
The best option for arranging the walls will be natural stone, it has sufficient fire resistance and attractive appearance. A combination of several varieties of material is possible, elements with an interesting texture and pattern are selected for finishing the upper part of the wall. The inner edge of the base is laid out after the completion of the first row, while for facing it, the stone can be replaced with brick.
Laying material is done in rows. After the formation of walls with the required height, the formed space between the stones is poured with cement-sand mortar until a homogeneous surface is obtained. It should be noted that do-it-yourself bonfire bowls are also made from other materials. One of the non-standard options is to use the old drum from the washing machine.