Complete Outdoor Entertaining With Fire Features

With the pop and crackle of wood logs, or the dance of light over glowing rocks, when it comes to outdoor heating, nothing beats the ambiance of the real flame features of a fire pit. It takes only minutes to settle in and enjoy an evening outdoors in front of a toasty fireplace. It’s easier than you think to find the right fire pit to fit the look of your patio or yard.

Fuel Supply for Fire Pits

The most important factor when choosing a fire pit is the fuel type. There are three types to choose from, in a variety of designs to blend in with your outdoor space. Look for the power source that suits your budget over the long term, and that your home has the capacity to provide, before you consider the style.

Wood Burning

Wood burning fire pits are a raised outdoor fireplace, with open flames from the bottom of a shallow barrel or curved pan. They are usually constructed of steel and concrete, allowing them to burn high temperature logs or wood chips safely.

Wood burning fires throw a more powerful heat than the other fuel types are capable of, and wood is often cheaper to supply than natural gas or liquid petroleum, though the trade off is that the flames aren’t quite so easily controlled. It takes a little effort to build and maintain a fire in these fire pits. For the classic feel of the camping experience at home, the backyard wood burning fire pit is a customer favorite.

Liquid Propane

For effective heating power with a little less maintenance, look to liquid propane fueled fire pits. These fire features are easy to ignite and easy to shut off again, with no waiting to wash out messy ashes at the end of the evening’s fireside visits. After installation, the only cost of upkeep is the replacement propane tanks, and at 2,516 BTU per cubic foot, propane can provide double the power of natural gas.

Propane powered fire pits are relatively portable and can be moved to where they’ll be most often used, as long as there is sturdy footing to rest the base on. Simply connect the propane tank to the fire pit and enjoy the cozy glow.

Natural Gas

Natural gas fire pits connect to your home gas line, which makes them fairly cheap to supply for daily use over time. These heaters are limited to use within reach of the natural gas lines and they may require professional installation to route the gas line to the patio, which can add to the cost up front. They are available as tabletop accessories or as free standing fire pits with pan burners so they can be incorporated into any patio design.

Find the Perfect Fire Pit at Build.com

Once you’ve settled on the best fuel type for your household’s use, the only remaining decision is the design that matches the style of the location. You can personalize the fire pit with gem-like tinted glass kits or lava rock to add color to your propane or gas burner fire pits. Don’t forget to pick up safety accessories like glass windscreens to keep the flames safe for everyone to enjoy. Once everything is ordered, your new fire feature will ship directly to your door for your family’s enjoyment all year long.

If you’re planning a full patio update, be sure to check out our selection of lounge sets and outdoor furniture. Find the perfect appliances for your outdoor kitchen, or even light things up with landscape lighting to enjoy your yard after the sun goes down. For any questions or ordering assistance, call us or chat live with us through the site. The project experts at Build.com are ready to help, 7 days a week.