I read how an outside fireplace needs special bricks ("fire bricks") to
build safely but what about the base for laying those bricks? Do they
need a cement layer first (as I've read some place) or is just some
gravel packed down a sufficient base to lay bricks. Any suggestions
would help. Thanks Jim

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I read how an outside fireplace needs special bricks ("fire bricks") to
build safely but what about the base for laying those bricks? Do they
need a cement layer first (as I've read some place) or is just some
gravel packed down a sufficient base to lay bricks. Any suggestions
would help. Thanks Jim

Check your local code, but most areas require a footing down to the frost
line.

John Galbreath Jr.
http://www.FireLogs.com