Gathering Around The Fire Pit

Humans have been gathering around fires for as long as we have held the secret to creating flames. They have provided warmth in
the cold, heat to cook our food, and light to tell stories by. Perhaps it is this ancient draw of the flame that accounts for the recent surge in the popularity of fire pits. Let’s take a closer look at how you can tap into the phenomenon of gathering around a fire pit.

Where You Should Start with Your Fire Pit

Once you have made up your mind that you want a fire pit, choosing its location is the first step in making it a reality. You should think about safety; don’t put it near plants or trees that could catch fire and spread to your home. Make sure you place it far enough from your home that when the wind shifts, your home won’t be filled with smoke.

Pick a Shape, Any Shape

Fire pits come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You can choose a square fire pit if you have a home from the early part of the last century, or a round fire pit to go with today’s more modern architecture. Whatever style home you have, there is a fire pit to complement it.

There is also a wide selection of materials to choose from. Is your home built with brick, or does it have a brick chimney? Then choose a brick simulated fire pit to add to the atmosphere. If your house is a hacienda style, then a stucco fire pit would fit perfectly. You can also choose from stone and concrete in rustic or contemporary styles.

Fuel for the Fire

What type of fuel do you want to feed your fire pit? You can choose traditional wood-burning fire pits for those sparks and crackles that are associated with logs. If you want less mess to clean up and convenience, then gas-burning fire pits that ignite with the push of a button are the ideal choice. If you want the feel of a traditional fireplace but with a nod to environmental conscience, then pellet-burning fire pits are a wise choice. The pellets are made of recycled sawdust and wood chips, so no additional trees are felled to fuel the flames in your fire pit. Charcoal-burning fire pits are also available for the economically inclined.

What Do You Have in Mind for Your Fire Pit?

Are you going to have cookouts in summer? Then, cooking surfaces are available for entertaining. Do you plan on having winter gatherings around the fire pit with chairs and blankets? Then make sure that you have a fire pit that has both the shape and size to accommodate your guests.

Let Us Install Your New Fire Pit

If you have made the decision to install a fire pit in your yard, we will be happy to help you. Contact us today, and we can discuss all the available options. So, don’t wait another day, find out why from the dawn of history until today, fire pits have been a constant draw.