Basic Steps for Building an Outdoor Fire Pit.

Entertain outdoors with our

easy to install fire pit. Build it

on an existing hard surface or

add to a newly designed space.

Step 1: LayoutDetermine the location of the fire pit and lay the first course of Bedford Radius block to establish where to dig the foundation. If building on an existing surface, skip ahead to Step 4.

Step 2: Build Foundation & FillMark the location of the radius of the fire pit with a shovel. Remove the blocks and dig a 58” diameter by 6” deep hole. Note: The soil beneath the foundation pad must be a good quality compactable material. If soft top soils are encountered, they will need to be removed and replaced with additional crushed rock. A good foundation will ensure a stable fire pit for years to come. Using a hand tamper, compact the bottom of the hole, then place 4” of crushed rock in the hole and compact again. Check for level.

Step 3: BuildSet galvanized steel ring in center of excavated area. Install base course on crushed rock foundation using Bedford Radius block. Tamp into place and level. If building on an existing surface, shims can be used to help level the blocks.

42” Bedford Radius Fire Pit 42” inside and 58” outside diameter

© 2010 READING ROCK, INC. u 4600 DEVITT DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45246 u 513.874.2345 u www.readingrock.com 4.2019

Basic Steps for Building an Outdoor Fire Pit.

Entertain outdoors with our

easy to install fire pit. Build it

on an existing hard surface or

add to a newly designed space.

Step 1: LayoutDetermine the location of the fire pit and lay the first course of Bedford Radius block to establish where to dig the foundation. If building on an existing surface, skip ahead to Step 4.

Step 2: Build Foundation & FillMark the location of the radius of the fire pit with a shovel. Remove the blocks and dig a 58” diameter by 6” deep hole. Note: The soil beneath the foundation pad must be a good quality compactable material. If soft top soils are encountered, they will need to be removed and replaced with additional crushed rock. A good foundation will ensure a stable fire pit for years to come. Using a hand tamper, compact the bottom of the hole, then place 4” of crushed rock in the hole and compact again. Check for level.

Step 3: BuildSet galvanized steel ring in center of excavated area. Install base course on crushed rock foundation using Bedford Radius block. Tamp into place and level. If building on an existing surface, shims can be used to help level the blocks.

Bedford Radius Fire Pit

© 2007 READING ROCK, INC. u 4600 DEvItt DRIvE, CINCINNAtI, OHIO 45246 u 513.874.2345 u www.readingrock.com 12.07

Courses 1 and 3

Courses 2 and 4

Rotate approximately 4½”

Courses 1 and 3

Basic Steps for Building an Outdoor Fire Pit.

Entertain outdoors with our

easy to install fire pit. Build it

on an existing hard surface or

add to a newly designed space.

Step 1: LayoutDetermine the location of the fire pit and lay the first course of Bedford Radius block to establish where to dig the foundation. If building on an existing surface, skip ahead to Step 4.

Step 2: Build Foundation & FillMark the location of the radius of the fire pit with a shovel. Remove the blocks and dig a 58” diameter by 6” deep hole. Note: The soil beneath the foundation pad must be a good quality compactable material. If soft top soils are encountered, they will need to be removed and replaced with additional crushed rock. A good foundation will ensure a stable fire pit for years to come. Using a hand tamper, compact the bottom of the hole, then place 4” of crushed rock in the hole and compact again. Check for level.

Step 3: BuildSet galvanized steel ring in center of excavated area. Install base course on crushed rock foundation using Bedford Radius block. Tamp into place and level. If building on an existing surface, shims can be used to help level the blocks.

Bedford Radius Fire Pit

© 2007 READING ROCK, INC. u 4600 DEvItt DRIvE, CINCINNAtI, OHIO 45246 u 513.874.2345 u www.readingrock.com 12.07

Courses 1 and 3

Courses 2 and 4

Rotate approximately 4½”

Courses 2 and 4

Rotate approximately 4½”

Materials needed:• 80 Bedford Radius units

• 1 Masonry Adhesive 10.5oz.

• 1 Galvanized Steel Ring

Tools needed:• Measuring Tape

• Level

• Dead Blow Hammer

• Safety Glasses and Work Gloves

© 2010 READING ROCK, INC. u 4600 DEVITT DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OHIO 45246 u 513.874.2345 u www.readingrock.com 2.2020

Step 4: Continue BuildingInstall remaining blocks, alternating seams from course below until all four courses are built. Check each course for level.

Step 5: CappingFinish the Fire Pit by securing the last course with masonry adhesive. Set in place.

Step 6: Seat WallAn optional curved wall can be built behind the fire pit for seating (see below).

For additional support, please visit readingrock.com or contact Reading Rock customer service at 513.874.2345.

20 full pieces per course

Fire Pit Radius

Materials needed:• 80 Bedford Radius units

• 1 Masonry Adhesive 10.5oz.

• 1 Galvanized Steel Ring

tools needed:• Measuring Tape

• Level

• Dead Blow Hammer

• Safety Glasses and Work Gloves

© 2007 READING ROCK, INC. u 4600 DEvItt DRIvE, CINCINNAtI, OHIO 45246 u 513.874.2345 u www.readingrock.com 12.07

Step 4: Continue BuildingInstall remaining blocks, alternating seams from course below until all four courses are built. Check each course for level.

Step 5: CappingFinish the Fire Pit by securing the last course with masonry adhesive. Set in place.

Step 6: Seat WallAn optional curved wall can be built behind the fire pit for seating (see below).

For additional support, please visit readingrock.com or contact Reading Rock customer service at 513.874.2345.

Rotate approximately 4½”

2nd course shown for reference

Bedford 1. Base should be 14" wide by 4" deep and well compacted.

2. For base and back fill, use multiple sized crushed stone

ranging from 1⁄4" to 11⁄2" in size with less than 10% fines.

3. Offset vertical joints of units to maximize wall strength.

4.When wall stones are stacked vertically on 4" side,

another stone should be placed behind it to create

an 8" wall thickness.

5. Can be used for retaining walls under 20" in height. Bury

3" of wall stone below grade.

6. Use Reading Rock recommended masonry adhesive to

adhere top row. For retained walls glue all rows.

Bedford Radius Fire Pit Specifications• Interior radius of fire pit measures approximately 21".

• Exterior diameter of fire pit measures approximately 58".

• Each circular course = 20 stones.

• Galvanized steel ring weighs 50 lbs. and measures 42" x 15".

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Bedford Tumbled Wall Column

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall Radius

Pattern Options

Running Bond Pattern (3 block per face foot)

Column (4 blocks per layer)

• Base = 8" compacted granular

or concrete footer.

• Makes a 20" x 20" wide pier.

• Glue cap blocks with Reading

Rock recommended masonry

adhesive.

• Post cap can be made with 6

Bedford Wall stones or there are

a variety of RockCast® or Slate

Paving Stones to choose from.

Random Pattern (3.36 blocks per face foot)Each 20" tall x 60" section = 28 stones

641⁄4"

90°

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

211⁄4"

BedfordRadius

90°

Bedford 1. Base should be 14" wide by 4" deep and well compacted.

2. For base and back fill, use multiple sized crushed stone

ranging from 1⁄4" to 11⁄2" in size with less than 10% fines.

3. Offset vertical joints of units to maximize wall strength.

4.When wall stones are stacked vertically on 4" side,

another stone should be placed behind it to create

an 8" wall thickness.

5. Can be used for retaining walls under 20" in height. Bury

3" of wall stone below grade.

6. Use Reading Rock recommended masonry adhesive to

adhere top row. For retained walls glue all rows.

Bedford Radius Fire Pit Specifications• Interior radius of fire pit measures approximately 21".

• Exterior diameter of fire pit measures approximately 58".

• Each circular course = 20 stones.

• Galvanized steel ring weighs 50 lbs. and measures 42" x 15".

33

WA

LLS

Bedford Tumbled Wall Column

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall Radius

Pattern Options

Running Bond Pattern (3 block per face foot)

Column (4 blocks per layer)

• Base = 8" compacted granular

or concrete footer.

• Makes a 20" x 20" wide pier.

• Glue cap blocks with Reading

Rock recommended masonry

adhesive.

• Post cap can be made with 6

Bedford Wall stones or there are

a variety of RockCast® or Slate

Paving Stones to choose from.

Random Pattern (3.36 blocks per face foot)Each 20" tall x 60" section = 28 stones

641⁄4"

90°

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

211⁄4"

BedfordRadius

90°

20 pieces per course

BedfordRadius

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall Radius

Seating Wall Radius

Materials needed:• 80 Bedford Radius units

• 1 Masonry Adhesive 10.5oz.

• 1 Galvanized Steel Ring

tools needed:• Measuring Tape

• Level

• Dead Blow Hammer

• Safety Glasses and Work Gloves

© 2007 READING ROCK, INC. u 4600 DEvItt DRIvE, CINCINNAtI, OHIO 45246 u 513.874.2345 u www.readingrock.com 12.07

Step 4: Continue BuildingInstall remaining blocks, alternating seams from course below until all four courses are built. Check each course for level.

Step 5: CappingFinish the Fire Pit by securing the last course with masonry adhesive. Set in place.

Step 6: Seat WallAn optional curved wall can be built behind the fire pit for seating (see below).

For additional support, please visit readingrock.com or contact Reading Rock customer service at 513.874.2345.

Rotate approximately 4½”

2nd course shown for reference

Bedford 1. Base should be 14" wide by 4" deep and well compacted.

2. For base and back fill, use multiple sized crushed stone

ranging from 1⁄4" to 11⁄2" in size with less than 10% fines.

3. Offset vertical joints of units to maximize wall strength.

4.When wall stones are stacked vertically on 4" side,

another stone should be placed behind it to create

an 8" wall thickness.

5. Can be used for retaining walls under 20" in height. Bury

3" of wall stone below grade.

6. Use Reading Rock recommended masonry adhesive to

adhere top row. For retained walls glue all rows.

Bedford Radius Fire Pit Specifications• Interior radius of fire pit measures approximately 21".

• Exterior diameter of fire pit measures approximately 58".

• Each circular course = 20 stones.

• Galvanized steel ring weighs 50 lbs. and measures 42" x 15".

33

WA

LLS

Bedford Tumbled Wall Column

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall Radius

Pattern Options

Running Bond Pattern (3 block per face foot)

Column (4 blocks per layer)

• Base = 8" compacted granular

or concrete footer.

• Makes a 20" x 20" wide pier.

• Glue cap blocks with Reading

Rock recommended masonry

adhesive.

• Post cap can be made with 6

Bedford Wall stones or there are

a variety of RockCast® or Slate

Paving Stones to choose from.

Random Pattern (3.36 blocks per face foot)Each 20" tall x 60" section = 28 stones

641⁄4"

90°

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

211⁄4"

BedfordRadius

90°

Bedford 1. Base should be 14" wide by 4" deep and well compacted.

2. For base and back fill, use multiple sized crushed stone

ranging from 1⁄4" to 11⁄2" in size with less than 10% fines.

3. Offset vertical joints of units to maximize wall strength.

4.When wall stones are stacked vertically on 4" side,

another stone should be placed behind it to create

an 8" wall thickness.

5. Can be used for retaining walls under 20" in height. Bury

3" of wall stone below grade.

6. Use Reading Rock recommended masonry adhesive to

adhere top row. For retained walls glue all rows.

Bedford Radius Fire Pit Specifications• Interior radius of fire pit measures approximately 21".

• Exterior diameter of fire pit measures approximately 58".

• Each circular course = 20 stones.

• Galvanized steel ring weighs 50 lbs. and measures 42" x 15".

33

WA

LLS

Bedford Tumbled Wall Column

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall Radius

Pattern Options

Running Bond Pattern (3 block per face foot)

Column (4 blocks per layer)

• Base = 8" compacted granular

or concrete footer.

• Makes a 20" x 20" wide pier.

• Glue cap blocks with Reading

Rock recommended masonry

adhesive.

• Post cap can be made with 6

Bedford Wall stones or there are

a variety of RockCast® or Slate

Paving Stones to choose from.

Random Pattern (3.36 blocks per face foot)Each 20" tall x 60" section = 28 stones

641⁄4"

90°

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

211⁄4"

BedfordRadius

90°

20 pieces per course

BedfordRadius

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall RadiusMaterials needed:• 80 Bedford Radius units

• 1 Masonry Adhesive 10.5oz.

• 1 Galvanized Steel Ring

tools needed:• Measuring Tape

• Level

• Dead Blow Hammer

• Safety Glasses and Work Gloves

© 2007 READING ROCK, INC. u 4600 DEvItt DRIvE, CINCINNAtI, OHIO 45246 u 513.874.2345 u www.readingrock.com 12.07

Step 4: Continue BuildingInstall remaining blocks, alternating seams from course below until all four courses are built. Check each course for level.

Step 5: CappingFinish the Fire Pit by securing the last course with masonry adhesive. Set in place.

Step 6: Seat WallAn optional curved wall can be built behind the fire pit for seating (see below).

For additional support, please visit readingrock.com or contact Reading Rock customer service at 513.874.2345.

Rotate approximately 4½”

2nd course shown for reference

Bedford 1. Base should be 14" wide by 4" deep and well compacted.

2. For base and back fill, use multiple sized crushed stone

ranging from 1⁄4" to 11⁄2" in size with less than 10% fines.

3. Offset vertical joints of units to maximize wall strength.

4.When wall stones are stacked vertically on 4" side,

another stone should be placed behind it to create

an 8" wall thickness.

5. Can be used for retaining walls under 20" in height. Bury

3" of wall stone below grade.

6. Use Reading Rock recommended masonry adhesive to

adhere top row. For retained walls glue all rows.

Bedford Radius Fire Pit Specifications• Interior radius of fire pit measures approximately 21".

• Exterior diameter of fire pit measures approximately 58".

• Each circular course = 20 stones.

• Galvanized steel ring weighs 50 lbs. and measures 42" x 15".

33

WA

LLS

Bedford Tumbled Wall Column

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall Radius

Pattern Options

Running Bond Pattern (3 block per face foot)

Column (4 blocks per layer)

• Base = 8" compacted granular

or concrete footer.

• Makes a 20" x 20" wide pier.

• Glue cap blocks with Reading

Rock recommended masonry

adhesive.

• Post cap can be made with 6

Bedford Wall stones or there are

a variety of RockCast® or Slate

Paving Stones to choose from.

Random Pattern (3.36 blocks per face foot)Each 20" tall x 60" section = 28 stones

641⁄4"

90°

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

211⁄4"

BedfordRadius

90°

Bedford 1. Base should be 14" wide by 4" deep and well compacted.

2. For base and back fill, use multiple sized crushed stone

ranging from 1⁄4" to 11⁄2" in size with less than 10% fines.

3. Offset vertical joints of units to maximize wall strength.

4.When wall stones are stacked vertically on 4" side,

another stone should be placed behind it to create

an 8" wall thickness.

5. Can be used for retaining walls under 20" in height. Bury

3" of wall stone below grade.

6. Use Reading Rock recommended masonry adhesive to

adhere top row. For retained walls glue all rows.

Bedford Radius Fire Pit Specifications• Interior radius of fire pit measures approximately 21".

• Exterior diameter of fire pit measures approximately 58".

• Each circular course = 20 stones.

• Galvanized steel ring weighs 50 lbs. and measures 42" x 15".

33

WA

LLS

Bedford Tumbled Wall Column

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall Radius

Pattern Options

Running Bond Pattern (3 block per face foot)

Column (4 blocks per layer)

• Base = 8" compacted granular

or concrete footer.

• Makes a 20" x 20" wide pier.

• Glue cap blocks with Reading

Rock recommended masonry

adhesive.

• Post cap can be made with 6

Bedford Wall stones or there are

a variety of RockCast® or Slate

Paving Stones to choose from.

Random Pattern (3.36 blocks per face foot)Each 20" tall x 60" section = 28 stones

641⁄4"

90°

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

211⁄4"

BedfordRadius

90°

20 pieces per course

BedfordRadius

BedfordRadius

BedfordTumbledStandard

Fire Pit Radius

Seating Wall Radius