Whether you're looking for a basic fire pit or an impressive fire feature, there are a number of factors to keep in mind during the fire pit shopping experience, including which fuel type you will need. We offer fire pits in three fuel types: wood, natural gas and propane.
Wood-Burning Fire Pits
The traditional choice for an outdoor fire pit, wood-burning fire pits are simple to install and easy to use. These fire pits are generally self-explanatory and require real wood to burn and fuel your fire. Wood fire pits have no gas connections, and because they can produce a fire larger than a gas fire pit burner, they are usually the best choice for the most heat.
Benefits of a Wood Fire Pit:
- Simple - Beyond the initial setup, there are no gas lines or moving parts to prevent the wood fire pit from operating.
- Affordable - Firewood is usually affordable and readily available. It grows on trees, after all.
- Warmth - Wood creates a warm and cozy flame that is unmatched in heat and presence.
Natural Gas and Propane Fire Pits
A modern take on the traditional fire pit, natural gas and propane fire pits offer more convenience and more safety in a controlled fire. These outdoor gas fire pits feature a burner to provide flames and can be used with different fire media like lava rock, fire glass or ceramic log sets.
If you're looking to install a fire feature that attaches to your home fuel supply, you're likely looking for a natural gas unit. If you want to attach your fire feature to a portable tank, then a propane fire pit is right for you. We recommend working with a licensed gas plumber if you're unsure.
Benefits of a Gas Fire Pit:
- Convenient - Once it's hooked up to a natural gas or propane source, a beautiful fire is ready at any time, and you don't have to worry about building a fire everytime or dealing with wet logs.
- Safe - If installed properly, propane and natural gas fire pits can be much safer than wood because the flames aren't as large and uncontrollable, making them great for suburbs, condos or apartments.
- Clean - The efficient fuel source is clean burning with no smokey smell, unlike a real wood fire pit.
Is a Wood or Gas Fire Pit Right for You?
If you're still deciding between wood or gas, read more about the differences between the two here. Our product specialists are happy to help you with this decision as well, contact us today for help with your new fire pit project.