Fire Pits as the Trick for Keeping Warm in Winter
Back in the old days, the fire pits were holes dug in the ground where wood was placed as fuel. The hole contains the fire and keeps it from spreading on the ground. Because of technological developments, various types of fire pits are already available from the simplest down to the elegant tables with shallow basin and metal framework which is fueled with gas can already be had.
Fire pits have gained several variations but they continue to be to be a favorite equipment in countries where winter can be biting and frequent. There are fire pits that also comes in stone wall and is set on the ground where family and visitors can squat on the ground but it may be difficult to sit on the ground. Such fire pits can be installed easily over the weekend and doesn’t require any special skills from the installer. For safety reasons, it should be placed at a good way from the house. There are those who are aware of how dangerous fire could be so they make makeshift covers to minimize the sparks coming from the burning wood.
The latest innovation in fire pit tables was the introduction of gas and propane instead to firewood as its usual fuel. The gas fire pits use the non-toxic gas that is used for gas stoves, ovens and other home appliances. If you intend to get one of those gas fire pits, you have to find a permanent place for it round the house so the natural gas line that will fuel your gas fire pits could be properly plumbed. Natural gas is safer than using firewood but there are state regulations that need to be observed in plumbing the line for the natural gas. But once the plumbing is done, you can already enjoy continuous gas supply on your gas fire pits.
Many families prefer the propane fire pit tables because of its flexibility. It can be transferred from the living room to the backyard patio depending on where you think the table is more suitable and can provide more enjoyment and warmth to the family. You can find a lot of designs and styles for fire pits that will complement to your indoor or outdoor furniture. Most fire pits are made of metal but there are also some which are made from other materials like coppers, stone and stainless steel. For added elegance, there are also tables made of granite or marble.
Fire pits are a popular way to heat up the night and enjoy outdoor living, but wood burning fire pits create smoke and sparks making them smelly and dangerous. Gas fire pits are a safer alternative to wood burning fire pits because they are easy to light, do not make smoke and are safe for operation near houses.
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