If you think that just because your Madison, WI, outdoor living space is small this means that you can’t have a fire pit there, think again! Here are the many ways a skilled landscape architecture company can fit a fire pit into most any backyard.
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Size
The fire pit is not a one-size-fits-all feature. It can be fully customized to meet your preferences—and your available space. Your landscaper can build a fire pit that allows for seating space for two people and a few others to warm by the fire comfortably. Space does matter, of course, as you will need enough room to sit at a safe distance from the heat, and adequate space from the fire pit to nearby structures, including the house. Your landscapers think of all of these things as they are experts at designing and building a gorgeous fire pit with all of the safety precautions in mind—so that the right fire pit, properly located, will instantly become everyone’s favorite gathering spot.
Shape
A well-designed fire pit can be designed and constructed in a variety of shapes, from round to square to rectangular. While you might have a preference of shape to complement your home and outdoor space, your landscapers also take into account the style of the home in addition to the relational proportions so that the finished fire pit will be visually pleasing.
It may turn out that a square fire pit could be a fitting choice, to contrast with the rounded shapes of your home’s exterior, or a round, bowl-shaped fire pit can work as well. Your landscape architecture experts will consider the proportions of various landscape features to recommend a pleasing combination.
Fuel
Like the shape of the outdoor fire pit, the fuel-burning options can be tailored according to convenience and liking. A wood-burning fire pit can remind you of happy times from your youth when you gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows and share fun and laughter with those you love. There is nothing like the smell of a wood-burning fire to evoke a sense of oneness with surrounding nature.
For other homeowners, the ease and convenience of a gas-burning fire pit is what they want for their busy lives. Gas can come in the form of natural gas, which feeds from your natural gas line or from a propane tank that is installed in a discreet spot nearby. Your landscaper can advise which would work best for your fire pit and preferences.
Because fire needs oxygen to burn, your landscapers can also install safety precautions to keep your fire pit in exceptional working order. In addition to checking local ordinances before any work begins, they can also inform you about cleaning the hole with the provided brush where the air feeds into the fire pit to avoid accidental fires there. Other issues that can potentially arise are spiders or other insects finding a home in your fire feature and your needing to know how to recognize possible gas leaks (which are rare). This is where the expertise of a landscape architect can really bring a significant difference to your fire pit construction and safety measures.
Materials
A fire pit for a small space can be built of stone, stainless steel, a fire-proof bowl—most any type of fire pit can be customized for your small space. Your landscapers in Madison, WI can design a contemporary fire space, a fire pit of traditional brick, or a combination of materials for a one-of-a-kind look. In this way, a vented fire pit can become the best part of your small backyard.
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