Sep 6 2007
Fire pits are quickly becoming a staple in today's backyard designs. Throughout the country families are gathering around these hot items for outdoor dining and entertaining, and they're keeping warm at the same time.
The Concrete Network Website has recently launched a new section on everything there is to know about choosing the right outdoor fire pit for your outdoor living area.
The section is filled with helpful insights and design tips by Garden Artisan Scott Cohen of The Green Scene in Canoga Park, CA. He shares design and construction guidelines from over 20 years of high-end residential experience. In this section he focuses on design possibilities, fire pit styles, construction techniques, and more. The section also offers an extensive fire pits photo gallery filled with photos of outdoor areas finished with beautifully designed fire pits.
"The allure of sitting around a fire has been around since the beginning of mankind. Fire provides warmth, light, a cooking source and, of course relaxation. A dancing flame has a mesmerizing affect that encourages you to unwind and settle in," explains Cohen.
The popularity of fire pits, or conversation pits, as they are commonly called, has grown rapidly in recent years. It is important when designing and building these features to remember a few helpful tips: locate features in areas where guests can enjoy a view, place features where they can be seen and enjoyed from indoors as well, locate the fire pit in an area where it will be most enjoyed, and always plan for safety, keeping away from high traffic areas. Following these tips will ensure a safe and enjoyable feature that will last several decades.