Helpful Tips to Build a Fire Pit

A fire pit table filled with fire pit glass stones can very well spruce up a drab backyard or outdoor space. It also serves an additional purpose of creating a cozy and warm environment for a small group of friends, family, and others in the evenings and late into musical nights by the beautifully roaring fire.

Tips for a DIY Firepit

Well, planning a DIY fire pit or fire table is fun-filled, yet intimidating. Installing one that not only looks amazing, but also operates safely is not always a cakewalk.

So, here are some tips you must keep in mindbefore installing one in the outdoor space.

Here’s the list:

• The house deed, local homeowner’s association, and local government may impose certain restrictions on whether or not to install a fire pit. Regulations related to size, location, and fuel type are also specified by law. It is advisable to make a visit to the municipality’s office and homeowner’s association, understand the rules and abide by them to avoid falling in trouble.
• A DIY fire pit allows the owner to determine the shape, size, and design of the fire pit or fire table. However, these decisions must be taken diligently. To sit comfortably around the fire pit, the ideal height must be 18 to 20 inches with a width of 36 to 44 inches.
• Considering safety is vital when building a fire pit or table. It must be built away from hazardous zones. A spark flying here and there can cause unimaginable damage. The fire pit must ideally be installed atleast 15 feet away from your and other residences in the neighborhood. It must be installed away from inflammable things around the property. Due diligence ensures safety.
• Fire emits smoke. So, the installation place must be determined in a way that does not fill the house with smoke.
• An important point to consider is the material used for building the fire pit. A fire pit has an outer wall, an inner wall, and decorative glass stones, pavers, etc., at its base. It is important not to use non-porous, flammable or water-retaining materials. It could cause undue hazards. Moreover, the outer walls must be built with heat-resistant materials to ensure the safety of people seated around it.
• A variety of fuels including ethanol, propane, and natural gas are commonly used in fire pits. The equipment used for fuel supply variesaccording to the fuel. Propane fueled fire pits require a liquid propane tank, which is either a part of the fire pit table or connected through an extra line. Natural gas fueled fire pits require more cumbersome installation of supply lines from the main tank in the house.
• Another important thing to keep in mind is to avoid installing a permanent fire pit in limited outdoor spaces. However, limited outdoor spaces do not require you to compromise on the joys of sitting by the fire. A good idea is to use a portable one that can be installed and put away as per the requirement.

So, you can build a fire pit or install a fire pit table to spruce up the outdoor space or backyard. Outdoor Fire and Patio is one of the best places to find everything you need to build it just the way you like it to be.

For further details, contact them at www.outdoorfireandpatio.com