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