Of all the amenities you could add to your outdoor living space, a fire pit can add so much enjoyment and ultimately, it can be one of the best investments you can make in outdoor living. No other feature will get you outside, to enjoy the great weather. Cold doesn’t have to mean miserable! Here’s how a fire pit can help maximize your outdoor living enjoyment in Wyomissing and Blandon, PA.
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A Warm Place to Enjoy the View
Does your property feature a pretty view? Whether it’s a lakefront or a hillside with sweeping views, or even a lush corner of your backyard, a fire pit will draw people to it to enjoy the view while staying cozy. Position the fire pit so that the primary viewing area is toward the view; but remember to keep enough space between the fire pit and the view so friends and family can gather for nighttime fire pit enjoyment when the view is in the dark.
A Focal Point
Wherever you are in your backyard, you’ll notice the fire pit. And, you’ll go there! Whether your fire pit is wood-fired or fueled by natural gas or propane, we all want to be close to the fire both for the light and the warmth. A fire gives everyone equal access to the fire. Wherever you put your fire pit - on the patio, or in a more distant part of your landscape (where it becomes a destination) your fire pit will be a draw for everyone.
Add Water for Unparalleled Drama
Fire and water are considered opposites, but they work together synergistically to create a dynamic focal point that never ceases to entertain. Both fire and water are dynamic elements - always in motion. The fire creates light, and water reflects it. You could place a fire pit near a reflecting pond or waterfall. Or, you could position a fire pit in the center of a few small fountains which will reflect the water.
A Rustic Cooking Experience
People have been cooking over fires for millennia. Most of us love the way food tastes outdoors. If the grill is busy, you can cook over a fruitwood-fueled fire pit (anything that can be grilled can be cooked over a fire pit). Avoid cooking over a gas fire pit since cleaning baked-on food from ornamental glass or lava rock can be tough. However, you can use a gas fire pit for cooking if you plan ahead and put a foil-covered grate over the fire pit.
A Cozy Gathering Spot
Fire pits don’t have to be located on your patio. They can be destination spots anywhere in your backyard. Overlooking a view, tucked away in a wooded corner, by the water’s edge…where you position the fire pit depends largely on available space. You will need about 14-18 feet from the center of the fire pit all the way around it, so that you can comfortably place chairs around the fire pit and easily move around.
For more remote locations, be sure to choose a wood-burning or propane fire pit to do away with the expense of installing a natural gas line. If you’re burning wood, position your fire pit in an area of your backyard that isn’t in a “wind tunnel” so that someone isn’t constantly switching places to avoid the smoke.
