Different Fire Pits For Your Garden

Fire pits is something of a unique addition to any home. Depending on which country you live in, some are used as an aesthetic element while others are purpose-built.

There are many types of fire pits that you can select to add to your home, and also just as many advantages of having one. We look at a few of these different types below.

Different Types of Fire Pits
Brick Firepit

As the name suggests this is one of the more popular ones, but it a permanent fixture so needs to be well thought of before building it. They are built from the ground up much like when a bricklayer lays a foundation for a house, only much smaller.

These can be custom built to match the rest of your garden or patio layout and can be built in many shapes as well, from a circular one to a square or rectangular one.

Conventional bricks cannot be used for these as they will crack under the pressure of the internal heat when the pit is lit.

These are a mixture of concrete and brick and are a much cheaper option that can also be built by yourself as a DIY project. Click here to see how it’s done.

You can use this for fire during colder weather and also as a grill or outdoor barbeque option.

Portable Fire Pit

The portable fire pit or camping fire pit is ideal if you are an adventure junkie and like to cook outdoors.

If you are not looking for a permanent one, this would do the trick as it is lightweight and some of them have wheels on them as well so you can move it to any section of your garden.

They don’t come in large sizes and are mainly small to medium-sized pieces. You can also cook on them using a grill and take it along with you on camping or fishing trips as the ideal companion for one or the whole family.

Although they are less appealing than the brick ones, these are quite handy pieces and are do the job.

Kadai Fire Pit

For decades, these Kadai fire pits have been used by many cultures to cook food and keep warm in outdoor conditions. They are usually made from iron and look like a very large wide bowl.

The word “Kadai” comes from the Indian word meaning “circular, deep cooking pot, or bowl-shaped frying pan”: https://www.kadai.co.uk/kadai-world/blog/kadai-firebowls-the-introduction

They are well maintained by rubbing some oil on them after you have used them. These are quite authentic pieces and can look beautiful in any outdoor location.

They come in several different sizes and weights and can be moved, or left permanently in one spot.

You can use them for cooking and shops that sell them usually have matching accessories for them also made of iron.

Propane and Gas Pit

These pieces are built for both aesthetic and purpose. When designed to be placed on glass flooring, wood or pebbles they can look stunning and add some glamour to your backyard.

They are powered through propane gas and can easily be switched on and off. Some models are portable but for the most part, these are meant to be permanent fixtures in the garden. 

Although they cost a lot more than any of the above mentioned items, they last a long time and can be used for various uses. There are many propane fire pit online stores that sell these and also can custom make your very own ones to match the rest of your house. When using them no ash or smoke clouds is being emitted from them, and they are very easy to use. 

Propane is also known as LPG or liquefied petroleum gas and it is colorless and non-toxic, and it also doesn’t have a strong smell, so it makes it the ideal element to use when lighting a fire either for entertainment or cooking.

People often choose to go with this option because it is a clean gas, reliable and affordable, plus you will never run out of it.

Silhouette Fire Pit

If you are looking for a statement piece, having one of these “silhouette” pits could get you there. They come in various designs and have cut out of different images around the edges to provide a silhouette of something when you look through it, almost like how stained glass looks.

You can have animals, plants, trees etc. all cut out into it and can look exceptionally beautiful once the fire is lit.

One of the reasons why it is cut out into different shapes is to let off more heat than other pits.

It is also a portable option, however will emit smoke so be sure to sit slightly further away from it if you don’t want smoke inhalation or to smell like burnt wood. 

At the end whatever you choose to go with, make sure it is the right one for your needs and you have plenty of space for it too!

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