Modular brick or block outdoor structures

Abstract

A modular brick or block outdoor structure includes an outdoor structure that is constructed in modular sections. Each modular section is fabricated from a plurality of paving bricks or retaining wall blocks that match the brick or block used to construct the patio. The bricks or blocks are preferably assembled to each other with adhesive. Each modular section includes means for transporting thereof with some type of equipment, if necessary. It is preferable that each modular section include channels to receive lifting forks of an end loader or other suitable transport device, if necessary. However, other methods of transporting the modular section may also be used.

1 . A method of constructing a modular section comprising the steps of:
 providing a plurality of bricks, a plurality of blocks, or a combination of a plurality of bricks and blocks;   providing an adhesive;   using the adhesive to secure and assemble the plurality of bricks, blocks, or combination thereof in a assembled configuration of such bricks, blocks or combination thereof at a first site, the assembled configuration having a bottom portion;   forming two channels within the bottom portion during the adhesive securement and assembly step;   moving the assembled configuration from the first site to a second site;   installing the modular section at the second site;   providing a pair of bricks, blocks, a combination of bricks and blocks, or a portion thereof; and   inserting the pair of bricks, blocks, a combination thereof, or a portion of such pair, into the two channels to cosmetically hide the channels from view following installation of the modular section at the second site.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the step of forming the two channels comprises forming the two channels such that each channel receives a lifting fork therewithin. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising the step of combining the modular section with at least one other modular section as part of an outdoor structure at the second site. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 3  wherein the outdoor structure comprises an outdoor fireplace, the fireplace comprising a first modular section in the form of a fireplace base; a fire box in the fireplace base; a second modular section in the form of a hearth; a third modular section in the form of a chimney; a flue pipe in the chimney; a termination flue cap; and a fourth modular section in the form of a decorative cap. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 4  further comprising the step of providing a fifth modular section in the form of a wood box. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 4  further comprising the steps of providing a fifth modular section in the form of a first wood box and providing a sixth modular section in the form of a second wood box. 
     
     
         7 . The method of combining modular sections of  claim 3  wherein the outdoor structure is an outdoor kitchen. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7  further comprising the step of providing one or more kitchen components from a group consisting of a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a cabinet, a burner, an audio speaker, a back splash, lights or a bar top. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the assembly step further comprises the step of constructing the assembled configuration on top of a pallet. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9  further wherein the assembly step further comprises the step of adhering a plurality of bricks, blocks, or combination thereof to the pallet to conceal the pallet. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the assembled configuration is an outdoor fire pit, the fire pit further comprising a pit enclosure, a pit liner and a pit top. 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the assembled configuration is one or more from a group consisting of an outdoor pillar, an outdoor wall, a wall corner connector, and a planter. 
     
     
         13 . A method of constructing an outdoor modular section comprising the steps of:
 providing a plurality of bricks, a plurality of blocks, or a combination of a plurality of bricks and blocks;   providing an adhesive to secure the plurality of bricks, blocks, or combination thereof together; and to form an assembled configuration;   securing the plurality of bricks, blocks or combination thereof together at a first site to form an assembled configuration using the adhesive, the assembled configuration having a bottom portion, the bottom portion being constructed of bricks or blocks so as to leave two channels, therewithin, the channels each being large enough and deep enough so as to accommodate the lift fork of an end loader or the like;   moving the assembled configuration from the first site to a second site using the two channels and a pair of lift forks of an end loader or the like;   installing the assembled configuration at the second site;   providing a pair of bricks, blocks, a combination of bricks and blocks, or a portion thereof; and   inserting the pair of bricks, blocks, a combination thereof, or a portion of such pair, into the two channels to cosmetically hide the channels from view following installation of the assembled configuration at the second site.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising the step of combining the modular section with at least one other modular section as part of an outdoor structure at the second site. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14  wherein the outdoor structure comprises an outdoor fireplace, the fireplace comprising a first modular section in the form of a fireplace base; a fire box in the fireplace base; a second modular section in the form of a hearth; a third modular section in the form of a chimney; a flue pipe in the chimney; a termination flue cap; and a fourth modular section in the form of a decorative cap. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising the step of providing a fifth modular section in the form of a wood box. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising the steps of providing a fifth modular section in the form of a first wood box and providing a sixth modular section in the form of a second wood box. 
     
     
         18 . The method of combining modular sections of  claim 15  wherein the outdoor structure is an outdoor kitchen. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  further comprising the step of providing one or more kitchen components from a group consisting of a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a cabinet, a burner, an audio speaker, a back splash, lights or a bar top. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the assembly step further comprises the step of constructing the assembled configuration on top of a pallet. 
     
     
         21 . The method of  claim 20  further wherein the assembly step further comprises the step of adhering a plurality of bricks, blocks, or combination thereof to the pallet to conceal the pallet. 
     
     
         22 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the assembled configuration is an outdoor fire pit, the fire pit further comprising a pit enclosure, a pit liner and a pit top. 
     
     
         23 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the assembled configuration is one or more from a group consisting of an outdoor pillar, an outdoor wall, a wall corner connector, and a planter.