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Wood Burning Fireplaces and Firepits – Frequently Asked Questions

National Fire Pit — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:04:17 +0000

Can I use manufactured logs? Absolutely,our wood burning outdoor fireplaces are designed for normal wood logs, and manufactured wood logs (i.e. Duraflame® logs). Due to the chemical make-up of manufactured wood logs it is possible that this may cause rusting and deterioration quicker than normal wood logs. Duraflame® is a registered trademark of Duraflame, Inc. …

New Propane Fire Pits for 2013

National Fire Pit — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:24:33 +0000

Some fantastic additions to our line of propane fire pits have just hit the market. We’re excited to offer new designs to our customers with more style options. Utilizing a propane fire pit in your outdoor living space is a great way to add warmth and character and extend your outdoor living season into the …

Responsible Wood Burning

National Fire Pit — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:59:25 +0000

“On a chilly evening there is nothing more relaxing than gathering around a warm, cozy fire that radiates rich, heat. The only greater comfort comes from knowing that you are also helping to protect your neighborhood air quality from excessive wood smoke. So, how can you enjoy a wood fire that emits very little smoke? …

New Year New Fire Pit

National Fire Pit — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:47:57 +0000

Well it’s a new year and we are all starting to get back into the swing of things. Vacations are over, family and friends have headed back home for the holidays and you’ve most likely taken down all of the Christmas decorations by now. This past weekend I spent a little time straightening up my …

Chiminea 101

National Fire Pit — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 23:41:58 +0000

What is a Chiminea? A chiminea is a fireplace designed with a single-mouth opening and chimney at the top to proficiently fuel the burning fire with fresh air. Why choose a Chiminea? The design of a chiminea allows a drafting action which pulls fresh air into the fire and directs the smoke away from you and …

Do You Need Your Owner’s Manual?

National Fire Pit — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 17:35:13 +0000

Owner’s manuals always come in handy when building new products such as fire pits, patio heaters, and outdoor fireplaces. However, most of us end up either throwing them away to avoid additional clutter, or simply lose them, or perhaps the kids use them for a coloring project, and we may even end up using them …

Outdoor Heating With Ease

National Fire Pit — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:30:50 +0000

When it comes to outdoor heating there are many options including fire pits, propane patio heaters, halogen patio heaters and infrared patio heaters. Today, I would like to discuss one of the most efficient ways to heat your outdoor spaces. We often turn to propane patio heaters to heat our outdoor living areas, but with …

New Product: Cast Aluminum LPG Fire Pit

National Fire Pit — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:59:45 +0000

We’re excited to offer this brand new Cast Aluminum LPG Fire Pit from Fire Sense. This 40,000 BTU unit operates on a standard 20 lb. propane tank which safely sits underneath the unit, and is accessible through a hinged door. Our Cast Aluminum LPG Fire Pit not only functions as a fire pit, but an …

American Fireglass

National Fire Pit — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:19:28 +0000

We are pleased to have recently added the American Fireglass line of products to our website. This new product line ranges from fireplace and fire pit glass to fire pit installations kits and various types of burners and gas fireplace and fire pit accessories. We know you will enjoy this product line just as much …

Ohio Flame Fire Pits

National Fire Pit — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:34:31 +0000

We are proud to announce that we will soon be adding the Ohio Flame brand to our extensive list of fire pit products. Ohio Flame fire pits are made in America and hand crafted with heavy gauge steel and come with a Lifetime Warranty. The natural steel finishes they use will develop a natural iron …