Nothing beats a fire pit in your garden on a cosy spring or summer evening. As the night draws in and the temperature drops, you want a way to keep everybody in the garden warm and create a beautiful ambience.
A fire pit is the perfect way to enjoy your garden space without feeling a chill. At HouseFuel, we’re here to explain the benefits of a fire pit and the solid fuel you should choose to make the most of it.
What Makes a Fire Pit Great
Fire pits are garden installations that allow you to use open fires and create warmth in the immediate vicinity. Assuming you’ve chosen the correct solid fuel and assembled your fire correctly, fire pits can generate an impressive amount of heat and beautiful flames.
A fire pit generates heat and is a light source when the sun goes down. Therefore, there is no need to switch lights on in the rooms of your house closest to the garden for increased visibility.
Installing a fire pit in your garden offers practical benefits and can save you money over time compared to using other fuel types frequently. If you have the upfront budget, viewing a fire pit installation as a long-term investment is a significant advantage.
How to Use a Fire Pit
A fire pit is perhaps one of the most straightforward fire settings to use; it is not a complex appliance, nor is there much restriction in terms of space.
You only need kindling, firelighters, solid fuel, and a long-stemmed lighter to assemble your fire. Firstly, place plenty of kindling and a couple of firelighters in the fire pit before carefully lighting the firelighters. Once you notice small flames, you can add solid fuel, ensuring they are spread evenly across the fire pit so oxygen can flow between the gaps.
Fire safety measures are important; ensure children are safe from the fire, and consider using protective gloves to protect your hands from the heat. If the fire dwindles, move your solid fuel around to create new air pockets or add more fuel to regenerate the flames.
The Best Fuel for a Fire Pit
Kiln-dried logs create a fantastic setting to please everybody around the fire with beautiful flames and incredible heat. Kiln-dried wood is safe to use in Smoke Control Areas because it has been seasoned in a furnace to remove most of its moisture.
Otherwise, due to the density of the ovals, smokeless coal produces the most efficient heat. HouseFuel’s smokeless products are sustainable and fantastic value for money. There are several options within the smokeless fuel range to explore that are all Ready to Burn certified.
