This is a very nice granite fire pit. If you are looking for modern, sleek, and even romantic this one will definitely do!

There is some assembly required. The granite lays right down on the table top. There is a vinyl cover that comes with this product. You can find the fire pit usually at Target for about $150.00. Not a bad price for such a great looking outdoor fire pit.

Here are the features:

• Add Sophisticated Style to Your Backyard with this Iron Firebowl Table
• Granite Tabletop
• Antiqued
• Assembly Required
• Measures 34 x 34 x 19 “
• 54 Lb.

Enjoy the peace and warmth of a safe outdoor fire with this convenient, decorative fire bowl which features sturdy steel construction and a classic black finish. The simple yet decorative scroll base adds to the ambience of a soothing evening by the fire. Includes a screen cover for added safety, as well as a vinyl storage cover.

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Great for burning wood, charcoal, and artificial logs, heavy duty steel construction on this fire bowl ensures optimal corrosion resistance and durability. A full 360-degree view of fire lets you circle the chairs for everyone to enjoy the flicker and crackle and warmth of the cozy open flame. A fine wire mesh spark screen protects clothing and outdoor furniture. A heavy duty log grate supports plenty of logs, and a handy fire tool makes it easy to stoke. Its steel base (more…)

The Compact Fire bowl for the Grilliput is a portable solution for creating a small contained fire for use with your grill. The fire bowl folds up into a small space and can also be used to store your charcoal or wood. It is very durable and makes an excellent companion for your Grilliput or other camping grill. Perfect for a camping trip!

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Add a hint of sophistication to your garden with the CobraCo Round Fire Bowl with Screen and Cover. This cast iron bowl has a copper finish, for an elegant look. Four black metal legs feature embossed scrolls for added detailing, and they curve gently outward for a delicate feel. The sturdy black base and mesh screen complete the piece. The 29.9″ diameter bowl is perfect for large or small gatherings, and the copper colored finish is perfect for any surrounding. Use the included vi (more…)

A backyard fire pit is a great way to spend quality time with family and friends. A fire pit is not just for fire it is also for looks. There are some really sleek looking fire pits on the market today – ones that can turn your backyard into a peaceful oasis. So what do you need to look for when purchasing a fire pit for your backyard?

Consider looking for a fire pit that comes with a cooking device. This is a convenient way to cook dinner while enjoying your time with loved ones. Plus they are not too expensive either.

Depending on your backyard and the look and feel you want you can go all out and get a fire pit built into your backyard. This is a permanent fixture and can be expensive. It  looks more like an outdoor fireplace and can use natural gas from your house.

For obvious reasons portable outdoor fire pits are very popular and there are many on the market to choose from. Would you like metal, copper, big, or small? You name it and it’s probably out there.

The other thing to consider is what fuel to use. Some fire pits are wood burning and others burn with propane.  There is nothing like the crackling of burning wood.

Another thing to consider is the price. You can pick up a backyard fire pit from your local Walmart or Target for around $80 USD. Or you can get a fancy decorative one for a couple of hundred dollars.

These are just some of the things to consider when selecting a backyard fire pit. There is nothing more special than enjoying your family and friends around your own campfire at home.

A fire pit must be designed in a way that enables the participants to congregate around the fire. A circular design is good. Everyone will catch the same radiation from the center of the pit. You do not want to exclude other guests from the warmth, by installing horizontal seating. The pit must reinforce social interaction. This means that people must gather around the fire, and be close enough for lively conversation. The pit can be used in an entertainment setting, family gathering, party or feast.

The most classic pit is the copper bowl. This freestanding pit is both attractive and strong. It includes iron stands and other aesthetic features that create a great outdoor environment. Air circulation is optimized in the design of the copper bowl. This means that, enough air is available to support combustion. You can use wood or coal for fire. The copper bowl is equipped with safety features that prevent the outbreak of fire. A spark suppressing device is installed to kill any sparks that may cause fire in the vicinity.

Fire pits come in many shapes. They are either circular or square. Among the various shapes, you can find different patterns and styles. Gas fire pits are popular among customers. If wood is difficult to find in your area, you must go for a gas pit. Gas pits provide a clean solution. They do not leave any cinders or charcoal behind. For small quantities of gas, you can enjoy a long outdoor experience. No need to get extra logs of wood. Modern pits that make use of wood come with removable ashtrays that hold all the remains. You can dispose the contents of the ashtray and easily clean the pit.

Outdoor furniture can be fitted around a fire pit to give a comfy surrounding. This includes sofas, tables, wheeled chairs and trays.

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Warm up this fall with a Landmann Heatwave Outdoor Fireplace. This is a nice looking and durable weather-resistant fireplace for your deck, patio, or backyard. It has an enamel finish that protects the lid and the base of the fireplace. Because of it’s durability you will be able to use it for years to come.

This outdoor fireplace has a galvanized spark guard and is topped with an easy-access conical lid that lifts up and out of the way for cleaning or adding wood. A comfortable wooden handle makes it easy to lift the fireplace off the tripod support and onto its two wheels for easy moving.

One of the great things about this outdoor fireplace is that you can enjoy the fire from any angle AND enjoy it safely. The metal will help keep the fire contained which is great especially if you have children nearby.

Here are the product features:

It is easy to assemble and light weight as well. This would be the ideal fire pit  to take on a camping trip. The price is typically around $80 USD (a pretty good deal for a durable outdoor fire pit). Landmann also has fire pits that are 28-inches in diameter. The larger ones typically sell for $100-120 USD.

Create an intimate outdoor living space with this lovely fireplace. Antique bronze finish with filigree steel stand is a beautiful centerpiece for your outdoor gatherings with family and friends. Set includes removable spark screen to contain flying embers, screen lifting tool, log grate for proper wood-burning airflow, and a protective outdoor storage cover.

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This stunning copper fire pit bowl features a beautiful die-cut “moon and stars” design. It comes with a mesh protective screen insert and sits on a durable wrought iron stand. A vinyl protective outdoor cover is included.

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Add a warm, welcoming fire to your patio or garden with the CobraCo Round Cast Iron Brick Finish Fire Bowl with Screen and Cover. This fire bowl features a brick textured bowl atop four elegant scrolled metal legs.

An included screen cover keeps embers and ash from spreading to flammable surfaces, while leaving the heat of the flames free to circulate. The heavy steel construction of both the bowl and the frame are finished for superior rust resistance and durability, and will make (more…)

But if you want something built-in to your landscape, a focal point for your outdoor living room, something to surround with patio furniture or adirondack chairs, then you need to do a little more planning.

Building A Fire Pit Step By Step

The first thing you need to do is select the proper location.  Once you have the ideal location in mind, stop and check with the local zoning regulators to ensure there are no codes that would prevent you from moving forward in that location. 

They may hit you up for a fee of some sort, so be prepared.  But its good to check because there may be a restriction on how close you can place a fire pit to your home or out-building, so better to check in with them than to have them tell you to remove it once it’s installed.

Designing Firepits

Most firepits are round, however, that doesn’t mean you need to stick to the norm.  Think outside of the box a little, what works best for your patio, what can you set that beautiful new teak patio furniture around? 

Think about width across and height.  Will you be in low chairs such as adirondack chairs or deep seating patio furniture chairs? Height could be a factor.  Width across the firepit is important as well. 

When calculating, consider the materials you are going to use to encase your outdoor firepit also, as the dimensions of those materials will need to be factored into your overall site plan as well.

Outdoor Firepits and Materials

Clay bricks, concrete pavers, and rocks all make great choices for the wall of the firepit.  Once you decide on the material, you will need to dig out the appropriate area, including footprint needed for the material.  Go an extra 6-8 inches to allow for room to add an aggregate to be used as a foundation.  Best aggregates to use are those that can be compacted to create a firm and stable base to set the firepit walls on. 

Building the firepit walls is the easy part.  Concrete pavers are generally pretty uniform in shape and will stack on top of each other pretty well.  Some manufacturers even make curved pavers that will make creating a round firepit a breeze. 

Clay bricks will stack pretty well also and the look will have a little more character.  Stacking stones takes more patience, as you will need to be careful to keep the layers level as you move upward. 

General height guidelines are roughly 12-16” high, but that will vary depending of the overall design you’ve come up with in your planning stage.

Drop-In Copper Firepit bowls

One way to create the inside of the firepit is to purchase a hand-hammered copper firepit, bowl and set it into the pit.  There are a lot of great resources online to find firepits and most of those sites will be able to sell you a drop in bowl for your homemade firepit.

If you do decide to have a drop in bowl, make sure you get the dimensions of the unit you will drop in prior to building your walls, so that the outer ring or lip of the drop in bowl can sit on the ledge of the wall.  Best case is also to have the bottom of the bowl rest on the ground as well, but it is not always necessary.  Check with the manufacturer just to be sure.

Other ideas for the bottom of the pit are sand, gravel, pavers, bricks or just the dirt itself.  Whatever you choose, make sure you figure the depth of the product into the overall design.  Good Luck.

Do you have a physically large space or a small one? Are you considering a Fire Pit for ambiance, warmth, or for a multi-purpose solution – like a fire and a grill or a fire table? Do you want a personal Fire Pit for indoor use? Do you like metal, ceramic, stone, or glass? Do you want a portable unit? What type of fuel do you want to use?

Evaluate the location itself and determine what size (diameter) best fits your location, fuel type, requirements, and seasonal usage. Other considerations include:

How large of an area can your Fire Pit occupy?

Evaluate the dimensions of the Fire Pit and your physical space. The primary measurement is the width – so look at your space and see if the width of the unit will accommodate your selected location.

If you have trouble visualizing space, get a piece of newspaper, measure a circle or square based on the diameter of the unit you are considering, cut it out and place the newspaper in your location.

Once you’ve figured out the width, then evaluate the height. Fire Pits have a wide array of heights – ranging form short portable units to Pagodas.
Look at your space and determine if the height is appropriate.

Additionally, don’t forget to look at the base – FirePits have a variety of base designs and you should make sure you like the base too.

Styles and sizes:

Table Top Fire Pit: The fire pit resides in the center and a table encircles the firepit. This style encourages everyone to gather around the fire, possibly cook dinner (based on the model) and enjoy the ambiance. The tables often have a tiled mosaic pattern, and the Fire Pit can be fueled by gas, gel or wood.

Pagoda Style Fire Pits are generally taller and more elaborately designed. Many double as a grill.

Chimenea’s are an increasingly popular portable outdoor fireplace. They were traditionally constructed from terra-cotta but can now be found in assorted finishes including steel, iron and copper. Chimenea’s were typically used to burn wood but an ever increasing number are equipped with gas.

Do you have a material preference?

FirePits come in a wide variety of materials – look at your outdoor space and determine which style suits your location. Evaluate your flooring and make sure it will be safe for your FirePit. If not, you may need to purchase a Fire Mat and … we always suggest keeping a hose on hand. Fire Pits are made in many materials including copper, iron, steel, aluminum – natural stone, manufactured stone, and ceramic.

Does it need to provide heating?

If your Fire Pit needs to provide heating then Gels many not be the best choice. Gels will often crackle and pop, but the heat they provide is not as significant as wood or gas.

Do you need to be able to move the Fire Pit?

Some Fire Pits are portable while others are a little more cumbersome. If you are looking for a portable Fire Pit to take camping or tailgating, a portable fire pit may be perfect. Additionally, if you like to be able to rearrange your outdoor space regularly a FirePit weighing a few hundred pounds may be a little cumbersome.

Do you need to have LP Gas, Natural Gas, Gel, or Wood?

In regards to Gas, LP or Natural Gas are both options. Gel will snap, crackle and pop, but you need to purchase the Gels separately. Gels come in a canister, and we suggest carefully stirring each container (unless the box states otherwise) to ensure the mixture is evenly dispersed.

NOTE: Some Gels may not fit other Gel units. With wood, well, wood is pretty easy as long as it is easy to procure. With any FirePit we suggest using a screen for safety.

Would you like to be able to cook on your Fire Pit?

If you would like to have your Fire Pit double as a grill , there are a number of available models for you to select from. Some look like a grill, and others are quite stylistic in shape.

Price

Prices can range from $60.00 to over $3,000.00 for more of a Customized Fire Pit. For the upper end Fire Pit, they are usually made to order – so be sure to understand there is a waiting period of usually at least 40 days from the day the order is placed until delivery.

Safety and Other Concerns

* Place your unit on stable ground.
* Keep a hose or fire extinguisher nearby in case of an emergency.
* Be aware of your local fire ordinances – some local governments will not allow a Fire Pit in certain locations.

Others have specific installation requirements and it is your responsibility to ensure your unit meets these specifications.

* Use your screen to contain sparks.
* Look at your flooring – if you have wood – or wood nearby – be careful.

Consider purchasing a fire mat and spark screen. Chimeneas must be “cured” before use to insure longevity and safe burning.

* Children – don’t forget, the fire pits are hot.
* This list is by no means complete, and we are not responsible for any accidents.

I hope this was helpful. Please let me know what else we can add to make this even more useful. Thanks!