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Learn to build an outdoor fireplace that is an easy project for the DIY enthusiast!
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If you want to upgrade your outdoor living spaces, give this electric DIY outdoor fireplace project a try!
Build An Outdoor Fireplace Materials
Nine – 2 x 4 at 8′ Long Seven – 1 x 6 – Pine Tongue & Groove One Sheet – 1/4″ Plywood Four – 2 1/2″ Heavy Duty Ball Bearing Rubber Wheels Box – 2 1/2″ Deck Screws Sandpaper Clear Polyurethane Topcoat & Brush
Mitre Saw Circular Saw Screw Gun Nail Gun Level Measuring Tape Pencil, Marker
Build An Outdoor Fireplace Equipment
Before beginning to build the outdoor fireplace and cut into the wood, determine the height of the box you will be building. The finished project would be 42″ high by 63 1/2″ wide by 12″ deep.
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Build 2 frames of the same size, measuring 41″ x 62″. These will be for the front and sides of the fireplace frame. Then, apply 3/4″ tongue and groove to cover the box.
The next step was to build the support frame for the Simplifire fireplace.
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Then, attach the front and the back with a 12″ long 2 x 4, one on each corner.
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The exterior structure is now complete and is ready for the fireplace support. Cut four 12″ pieces from the 2 x 4’s to create support blocks that will hold the Simplifire electric outdoor fireplace
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Turn the frame upright to make it easier to attach the supports, and install the wheels with the screw gun.
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Lay the frame on its side to the horizontal supports for the outdoor fireplace insert.
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Insert the Simplifire outdoor electric fireplace into the frame. At this point to be certain of a tight fit!
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