The current and increasing popularity of fire pits can be attributed to various factors. They offer the visual impact of an open fire if you are entertaining outside, plus the heat, and can be used as a grill to prepare BBQ style food. And, when not in use, a fire pit can be an attractive ornamental addition to the patio and garden.
Are fire pits good at keeping you warm?
Fire pits can pump out an incredible amount of heat, although it will depend on how much wood you use at any one time.
Once you have your fire going, adding more wood generally means a higher heat output, and less wood, as well as letting the fire burn out a little means a lower heat output.
Obviously the outside temperature is also going to play a vital role in the amount of heat you would feel from your fire pit. On a summer's night after a hot day, you'll feel the heat more intensley than if it was a cool winter's night. Either way, you just can't beat sitting outside watching the stars with a soothing, crackling fire pit nearby.
Can you use a fire pit in the garden?
Yes! For the majority of areas within the England and Wales, the use of a fire pit in the garden is perfectly acceptable.
Of course, it's best to double check with your local council regulations beforehand. And a fire pit should be used away from any obstructions such as away from trees, bushes, sheds, and away from the house where possible, so that you don't get smoke going into any open windows.
What type of wood do I need for a fire pit?
Traditionally, and for the majority of models, fire pits use wood as their fuel source. And although you'll find nets of logs in the shops, there's not one specific type of wood that can be used, and so pretty much any type of timber can be used to fuel your fire pit.
The lowest cost option (and virtually free), is to save any fallen branches and twigs from trees and bushes in the garden. You can store these somewhere dry, such as behind a shed and they will naturally dry out over time. Then when you're ready to light up, simply cut any overly large branches down to size with a good pair of garden shears, approx no longer than 30cm in length, and you have free firewood ready to use!
Alternatively, you can use dried logs. You can normally find these in the shops and supermarkets in summer and autumn, and have been pre-dried ready to burn. Logs though aren't free - unless you can source fallen trees from your own forest, however, they do burn for at lot longer than branches from the garden would and so are a much easier way to control and enjoy a fire pit in the garden when using one for a longer timeframe.
We do sell a selection of gas-powered fire pits, which are only suitable for portable gas canisters, and not wood. So just check when ordering that your new fire pit is suitable for the fuel that you'd like to use.
Buying a fire pit online
We offer a quality selection of fire pits for sale online at low prices, available to order 24/7. Simply add your chosen fire pit to the basket and checkout to place your order for home delivery. Or if you'd prefer to speak to one of our friendly garden team members, give us a call on 0121 355 7701 to order over the phone.
