Adding a firepit to your hardscape can give you a lot of options to enhance your outdoor living space. You can enjoy nights on your patio with your family even when the temperatures get lower, thanks to a cozy fire. Or you can enjoy roasting marshmallows or fireside chats throughout the year with neighbors, friends, and family.
Triad Associates installs many different kinds of fire pits that can improve the functionality of your hardscape, while also enhancing the look of the space. Here are a few things you’ll want to consider when choosing your firepit:
Functionality
A lot of people choose fire pits just to be decorative. They like the look of a blazing fire in the middle of their seating area. If you are choosing a fire pit just for decorative reasons, you can focus exclusively on the aesthetic features.
However, there are other things a firepit can do, including give you a space for outdoor grilling, or even give you an extra table surface when entertaining. If you are interested in these functions, you’ll need to explore different designs to ensure you get just what you need.
Materials
Many of the best fire pits are made out of the same stone as the surrounding hardscape – or of a complementary stone. The specialists at Triad Associates can build a long-lasting and beautiful firepit that will perfectly complement your patio, retaining walls, or other hardscape elements.
If you’d like to explore other materials, you have many options. Some popular choices include copper, steel, cast iron, aluminum, and even glass. These materials all have their pros and cons. Some are easier to maintain than others, and some come in a greater variety of shapes and designs. If you are interested in one of these firepits, we can help you understand what kind of designs would be possible and what kind of maintenance and performance you can expect.
Fuel Type
Certainly, you can use your firepit just as you would an outdoor oven or fireplace and just put wood or coal in it to light a fire. However, you have other fuel types that can make it easier for you to light a fire and to keep it going strong.
Propane, natural gas, and bio-ethanol all give you easy options. You just flip a switch or light a pilot light, and the fire comes on. A chemical gel is also available that would give you similar performance but without emitting any smoke or odors.
Your choice of fuel will determine the design of the firepit. Gas-powered fire pits will need built-in lines. We can help you get the right design so that you can enjoy the functionality of the gas source you choose while also getting the design you want.
Fire Pits are a great way to accentuate your outdoor space while also giving you new options for bringing together your friends and family. Call Triad Associates today to start exploring your options for fire pit designs. We’re ready to help you create a beautiful outdoor living space that includes firepits, outdoor ovens, or other accessories to help you get the most out of the space.
