| By Suzanna | | | | stone, and ceramic. Does it need to provide heating? |
| When looking for a Fire Pit, one of the most | | | | If your Fire Pit needs to provide heating then Gels |
| important considerations is your space - and not just | | | | many not be the best choice. Gels will often crackle |
| size and location. Do you have a physically large | | | | and pop, but the heat they provide is not as |
| space or a small one? Are you considering a Fire Pit | | | | significant as wood or gas. Do you need to be able |
| for ambiance, warmth, or for a multi-purpose solution | | | | to move the Fire Pit? Some Fire Pits are portable |
| - like a fire and a grill or a fire table? Do you want a | | | | while others are a little more cumbersome. If you are |
| personal Fire Pit for indoor use? Do you like metal, | | | | looking for a portable Fire Pit to take camping or |
| ceramic, stone, or glass? Do you want a portable | | | | tailgating, a portable fire pit may be perfect. |
| unit? What type of fuel do you want to use? | | | | Additionally, if you like to be able to rearrange your |
| Evaluate the location itself and determine what size | | | | outdoor space regularly a FirePit weighing a few |
| (diameter) best fits your location, fuel type, | | | | hundred pounds may be a little cumbersome. Do you |
| requirements, and seasonal usage. Other | | | | need to have LP Gas, Natural Gas, Gel, or Wood? In |
| considerations include: How large of an area can your | | | | regards to Gas, LP or Natural Gas are both options. |
| Fire Pit occupy? Evaluate the dimensions of the Fire | | | | Gel will snap, crackle and pop, but you need to |
| Pit and your physical space. The primary | | | | purchase the Gels separately. Gels come in a canister, |
| measurement is the width - so look at your space | | | | and we suggest carefully stirring each container |
| and see if the width of the unit will accommodate | | | | (unless the box states otherwise) to ensure the |
| your selected location. If you have trouble visualizing | | | | mixture is evenly dispersed. NOTE: Some Gels may |
| space, get a piece of newspaper, measure a circle or | | | | not fit other Gel units. With wood, well, wood is |
| square based on the diameter of the unit you are | | | | pretty easy as long as it is easy to procure. With any |
| considering, cut it out and place the newspaper in | | | | FirePit we suggest using a screen for safety. Would |
| your location. Once you've figured out the width, | | | | you like to be able to cook on your Fire Pit? If you |
| then evaluate the height. Fire Pits have a wide array | | | | would like to have your Fire Pit double as a grill , |
| of heights - ranging form short portable units to | | | | there are a number of available models for you to |
| Pagodas. Look at your space and determine if the | | | | select from. Some look like a grill, and others are |
| height is appropriate. Additionally, don't forget to look | | | | quite stylistic in shape. Price: Prices can range from |
| at the base - FirePits have a variety of base designs | | | | $60.00 to over $3,000.00 for more of a Customized |
| and you should make sure you like the base too. | | | | Fire Pit. For the upper end Fire Pit, they are usually |
| Styles and sizes: Table Top Fire Pit: The fire pit | | | | made to order - so be sure to understand there is a |
| resides in the center and a table encircles the firepit. | | | | waiting period of usually at least 40 days from the |
| This style encourages everyone to gather around the | | | | day the order is placed until delivery. Safety and |
| fire, possibly cook dinner (based on the model) and | | | | Other Concerns * Place your unit on stable ground. * |
| enjoy the ambiance. The tables often have a tiled | | | | Keep a hose or fire extinguisher nearby in case of an |
| mosaic pattern, and the Fire Pit can be fueled by gas, | | | | emergency. * Be aware of your local fire ordinances - |
| gel or wood. Pagoda Style Fire Pits are generally taller | | | | some local governments will not allow a Fire Pit in |
| and more elaborately designed. Many double as a grill. | | | | certain locations. Others have specific installation |
| Chimenea's are an increasingly popular portable | | | | requirements and it is your responsibility to ensure |
| outdoor fireplace. They were traditionally constructed | | | | your unit meets these specifications. * Use your |
| from terra-cotta but can now be found in assorted | | | | screen to contain sparks. * Look at your flooring - if |
| finishes including steel, iron and copper. Chimenea's | | | | you have wood - or wood nearby - be careful. |
| were typically used to burn wood but an ever | | | | Consider purchasing a fire mat and spark screen. |
| increasing number are equipped with gas. Do you | | | | Chimeneas must be "cured" before use to insure |
| have a material preference? FirePits come in a wide | | | | longevity and safe burning. * Children - don't forget, |
| variety of materials - look at your outdoor space and | | | | the fire pits are hot. * This list is by no means |
| determine which style suits your location. Evaluate | | | | complete, and we are not responsible for any |
| your flooring and make sure it will be safe for your | | | | accidents. I hope this was helpful. Please let me know |
| FirePit. If not, you may need to purchase a Fire Mat | | | | what else we can add to make this even more |
| and ... we always suggest keeping a hose on hand. | | | | useful. Thanks! |
| Fire Pits are made in many materials including copper, | | | | We sell a wide variety of firepits online. |
| iron, steel, aluminum - natural stone, manufactured | | | | |