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February 18, 2025The Benefits of Adding Fire Pits and Fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces and fire pits have consistently ranked as one of the most popular home projects for families, and it’s not easy to see why. What could be more enjoyable than stepping outside to enjoy the comfort and relaxation of your own backyard in every season?
Increase time spent hosting friends and family with an outdoor heating element. The fire creates a focal point for gathering around, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying the outdoors.
Here are several ways you can enjoy your fireplace or fire pit:
A Gathering Place
In this colder winter weather, custom fireplaces and fire pits significantly extend your time outside. An outdoor fireplace can transform your deck, allowing you to enjoy the seasons year-round. These heating elements warm the air and keep pests away when hosting guests and family members. Centrally located fire pits also create a gathering spot for parties and events.
Customized Options
From simple wood-burning fire pits to natural gas or propane with natural stone accents, the design of each project can be adapted to fit every yard. The style of your fireplace is up to you, from building two-story fireplaces to small gas fire pits. Esposito Masonry team members have been building elegant, inspiring outdoor fireplaces that last for decades. They carry a wide range of stone colors, shapes, and styles
Outdoor Cooking
Not only do outdoor fire pits allow guests to enjoy outdoor entertaining well into colder months, but they’re also just as useful in the summer season too. And they’re not just for roasting marshmallows. Outdoor fireplaces can double as grilling stations as well.
Sustainability
Wood fire burning projects can help you clean up your yard. Burn branches, leaves, and yard waste, resulting in less landfill. Help keep your backyard clean and free from debris with a fire pit or fireplace.
Whether you’d adding a fire pit to an outdoor patio or building a fireplace as a gathering spot for your yard, make sure to consult with a professional landscape firm to ensure safety measures are maintained. You can view DiSabatino Inc.’s portfolio of projects for design inspiration here.