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Fall is for fire pits

One of the great things about fire pits is that they can be enjoyed all year long, but there is something about the fall season that adds a spark to the idea of sitting around one.

The air is cooler, the flames are mesmerizing and the sound of the wood crackling instantly warms us. The nights come earlier and allow for more time to roast marshmallows. Fire pits are great because they are so multifunctional – they put off heat for those cool nights, add ambiance to encompassing circle of friends and family, and can even be used for cooking. Most of us have a burning desire for a fire pit, especially this time of year.

Fire pits can be easily attained. They can be custom built to match your landscape and are suiting to everyone's budgets. Build a fire pit for your backyard out of rubble and mortar, or use mortarless wall blocks to add an exquisite touch to your landscape, creating an unforgettable focal point that has purpose. Accessorize it with lava, wood, or fireglass to add finishing touches.

In building a fire pit, you could possibly do it yourself. And if not, get a professional to help for the best results. Either way, there are a few options out there when considering what to use to build your perfect fire pit. One rustic idea would be to use rubble and mortar. A little effort and some creativity can go a long way with this option, leaving you with the most unique piece in the neighborhood. This could be extra rubble from a previous landscape job, matching your landscape and providing a cohesive look throughout your backyard.

You could also use blocks from a company like Orco Block. Orco carries a variety of blocks for all types of uses. Their radius blocks are curved in a way that allows a circle to be formed with the proper number of blocks around. Stack up a couple layers with some mortar and add the caps of your choice and your have yourself a fire pit. These blocks come plain, so you can add stone panels or stucco to your liking. Or they come split face, which means the outside face of the block has a rough texture as an aesthetic surface.

If you are looking for something mortarless and stylized, Orco is a licensed manufacturer of Allen Block and Keystone. AB Courtyard Collection™ is a free-standing, above ground wall and post system with clean lines of hand laid stone in two beautiful colors. Allen Block has a huge line of mortarless wall systems that are customizable and gorgeous. Similarly, the Keystone Country Manor blocks can add aged elegance to your landscape. Use the Old World charm of Keystone's Country Manor to create an appearance of rustic, hand-laid stone walls – rounded and worn by time. Both styles of blocks can be used to create magnificent and unforgettable fire pits.

You can personalize your fire pit any way you see fit. One basic decision that will need to be made is what to burn. The most affordable, traditional and rustic way would be to burn wood. Its quite simple: add wood, spark and enjoy. A more modern and commonly used method is gas. Gas is clean-burning and emits less smoke. There are pros and cons to each so it's really just a matter of preference.

The set up for a gas fire pit is a little bit more involved, however, but totally worth it. Companies like American Fireglass are out there to help with everything you might need to accessorize your gas pit. For starters, your will need either a fire ring or burner. This is the part that lets the gas out for the flame to catch. There are many options available, different sizes and shapes.

"Beautifully designed and steel constructed, our burners are guaranteed to impress all onlookers with their brilliant and uniform flame," states American Fireglass. "Extremely durable, they are also able to withstand extreme temperatures and harsh weather without sustaining any damage or color loss."

If you would like, you can get a kit. Fire pit kits come in six types, including an installation kit. Each come with a stainless steel fire pit pan, and stainless steel fire pit burner, and the respective accessories each individual fire pit needs. To top off your fire pit, you can use lava, but you should consider fireglass. The effects are beautiful and mesmerizing. It adds a uniqueness to your fire pit like no other. There are many different colors and sizes to chose from, and you don't have to just chose one. If you are "bored of looking at the same old gas logs and exposed piping, these radiant glass pieces will turn that drab fireplace or fire pit into a spectacular display," states American Fireglass.

Finally, stand back with those arms crossed in that all-too-well-known stance of approval and smile. You have a fire pit and all you're missing is your favorite people to join you, and the marshmallows of course. It's fall, and there's something refreshing in the air. Tri State Materials is waiting for you to stop by with your fire pit plans in hand. They've got the rubble, Orco Block, and American Fireglass accessories you need to complete the perfect fire pit. If you have questions, give them a call (951) 926-5522.

 

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