Fire pits are a great way to get outside and enjoy these beautiful cool night's

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Fire pits are a great way to get outside and enjoy these beautiful cool night's.

There are several types of Fire pits, wood burning, propane, and natural gas.

Remember to have your fire pit on a non-combustible surface so we have no accident's. You can use patio blocks or pavers as a base.

Remember to keep the wood dry if you use the wood burning version, wet wood will not burn.  Set up your fire pit away from your home so you do not melt your siding etc.

Here is a breakdown of the 3 Basic Fire Pits:

Wood:

With the wood burning pits you would light these like any fireplace, use kindling to initiate the fire and you will burn firewood, being careful to mind the popping that is created with the wood fire. It is a great idea to have a screen or top over the fire to protect the people around the fire pit.

Propane:

Or low pressure gas. These fire pits are usually designed with a simulated log fire, you can light this and the propane will burn a nice even flame. You can relax around the propane fire pit without the popping of the wood like in the wood burning fire pit's. Keep in mind these operate on a 20 lb propane tank like that of your barbecue.

Natural Gas:

These fire pits would have to be installed by a qualified licensed plumber as you would for the stove in your home. The big advantage with these over the others, is that you would have an endless supply of fuel for the fire pit, with no worries of running out of propane or wood.

Many manufacturer's offer all the above designs.

You just have to decide which type you prefer. I love the real wood burning pit. There are also many styles available including the chimney style. Or you can design your own fire pit and have it built to your specific needs.

This is the best time of year to get outside and get that warm and cozy feeling.

Until Next Time...

It's Not Just a Grill, It's an Island!

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Request's are coming in for info on grill island's. Here are some tips on researching this subject. Remember when you are building a grill island you must use a grill insert as apposed to a free standing grill. This is due to the insert models are vented a certain way so you don't overheat the inside of the island and potentially cause a fire. Always consult a professional. 

You have the pre-assembled island's that come in many different sizes and shape's but you must choose from their selection. Cal Spas has a nice selection of these. You can choose the tile and or stucco design and color, from their selection.
Next, you can hire a landscape architect to design an island and buy the stainless insert items( side burner, bar tender, fridge, etc.) locally and have the landscaper install them. With this option you can design whatever you want and choose the type of material used. This can become on the expensive side depending on the material used, but you will achieve exactly what you want.

There are companies that sell the stainless steel grill inserts and accessories that also will design and build an island to your specifications. Alfresco has a very nice grill selection and accessory line up. And they use stucco or brick for the exterior and granite or stone for the top. They use metal studs for their framing. I have seen the final product and it's very well built. You can go to their website and find a dealer that is near you. You also have the freedom of shaping the island as you see fit which becomes one stop shopping.

Do some research and decide which way works best for you if you have any questions send me an e-mail and I will answer any of your questions. Let me know what you think.

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Firepits- A Warm and Cozy Project

Fire pits are a great way to get outside and enjoy these beautiful cool night's. There are several types of Fire pits, wood burning, propane, and natural gas.Remember to have your fire pit on a non-combustible surface so we have no accident's. You can use patio blocks or pavers as a base. Remember to keep the wood dry if you use the wood burning version, wet wood will not burn. Also remember to set up your fire pit away from your home so you do not melt your siding etc.


Wood:
With the wood burning pits you would light these like any fireplace, use kindling to initiate the fire and you will burn firewood, being careful to mind the popping that is created with the wood fire. It is a great idea to have a screen or top over the fire to protect the people around the fire pit.

Propane:
Or low pressure gas. These fire pits are usually designed with a simulated log fire, you can light this and the propane will burn a nice even flame. You can relax around the propane fire pit without the popping of the wood like in the wood burning fire pit's. Keep in mind these operate on a 20 lb propane tank like that of your barbecue.

Natural Gas:
These fire pits would have to be installed by a qualified licensed plumber as you would for the stove in your home. The big advantage with these over the others, is that you would have an endless supply of fuel for the fire pit, with no worries of running out of propane or wood.

Many manufacturer's offer all the above designs. You just have to decide which type you prefer. I love the real wood burning pit. There are also many styles available including the chimney style. Or you can design your own fire pit and have it built to your specific needs. This is the best time of year to get outside and get that warm and cozy feeling.

Until Next Time...