You must have appreciated your backyard fire pit now that you are maintaining your home. Hanging around it any time of the day, especially when everything else is dark and quiet, just like its warm blaze, just feels so peaceful and serene. Your backyard patio builders have done a great job in improving the style and function of your fire pit as well as the look of your entire garden.

There are said to be a lot of homeowners who wanted to add a fire pit in their garden and with the trend today, you can DIY one if you love building things or have experts build it for you. But there are some things you have to consider first about fire pits’ design and safety.

4 IMPORTANT NOTES BEFORE ADDING A FIRE PIT

1. Remember to keep the fire pit height about 20” from the ground level. This is the ideal fire pit height that will also allow you to enjoy its warm blaze.
2. Drainage should be provided for outdoor fire pits. You can have it through piling up layers of gravel at the bottom of the fire pit, or you can just build holes within the fire bowl.
3. Materials matter. You can choose from fire glass, fire bricks, lava pebbles, or lava rocks to be placed inside the fire pit. There are certain materials that once exposed to high extreme heat could explode such as concrete and/or river rocks.
4. Using wood or charcoal in fire pits releases flame particles and chemicals which includes carbon monoxide. See to it that you and your household knows how to prevent chemical and fire accidents.

SOME OF THE GREATEST FIRE PIT DESIGNS FOR YOU

• DIYing Stacked Stones.

You can easily build a wood burning fire pit from stacked flagstone, pea gravel, and firebrick as your interiors. Construct a layer of gravel that is 6 to 12 inches deep which is going to be the fire pits drainage. The secret to having a beautifully built, natural-themed fire pit is to patiently stack the stones together. So if you have the patience, then go ahead.

• In-Ground Fire Pit Ideas.

There are different kinds of in-ground pits. There are some that are made from huge garden boulders or rocks, and another one is from stacked stone where a low stonewall design can add style to the outdoor fire pit that can also resemble a fireplace.

Remember to have experts help you with the digging to make sure that you won’t be hitting any underground utility lines.

• Adding Cooking Grills To Your Fire Pit.

You purposely add grill grates to a fire pit to be able to cook BBQs or grill some hot dogs and burgers for an outdoor picnic or snack. This is great for outdoor parties and simple gatherings. Kids will surely love to learn how to grill their snacks for fun.

• The Fire Pit Table Design.

You can build a concrete table with a space in the middle for lava pebbles and you instantly get to have a garden table and fire pit in one. You can have the height of a normal table or a coffee table-type fire pit will definitely make a statement.

• Try The Propane Fire Pit

A propane fire pit is made up of detailed metalwork that has powerful heating properties. It can serve as a regular coffee table when not on fire. Simply stunning.

• How About Wood Burning Fire Bowls.

Using a cast iron, you can already have a wood burning fire bowl. This design can complement your garden, especially your outdoor furniture. It’s simple yet present so much class.

• Create A Focal Point.

If you are extra creative, you can have the fire pit as the main spot for hanging out or a simple gathering spot. By placing comfy seating sets around the fire pit whether in flames or not, the fire pit makes a great centerpiece outdoors.

THE BOTTOM LINE

With just some of the designs presented, you already have an idea of the kind of fire pit you wanted to have. Acquire the services of the outdoor fireplace builders Long Island to make sure that you are going to have a safe and sturdy outdoor fire pit. This holiday season, make use of the fire pits to enjoy the cold weather outside with family and friends with a few snacks off the grill.