Five Must Have Fire Pits to Extend the Outdoor Season

We’re nearing the end of summer and before you know it the kids will be back in school, the August heat will disappear and comfortable fall weather will take its place. Extend your time enjoying the outdoors with an outdoor fire pit. A night with the kids roasting marshmallows or relax and take in the cool night air accompanied by a favorite warm drink and a loved one. Available in all shapes and sizes, you’re sure to find one that fits your space, style and budget. Let’s take a look at five must-have fire pits to extend your time enjoying Minnesota’s great outdoors.

1.  Round Santorini Gas Burning Fire Pit

Offering beautiful fireside ambiance and much needed all-weather construction this USA made Santorini group of fire pits operates with propane or natural gas. The round shape lends itself to a nice grouping of chairs or curved sofas. It comes with a stainless steel burner with an easily adjustable flame.  The hearth is designed to sit inside a captured rim so it can be transported around the backyard as one unit. With up to 60,000 BTUs of heat you’ll be nice and toasty on those cool evenings

•  Customize with nine durable, powder coated finishes, 14 porcelain tile tops, and accent with the perfect fire media kits such as glass, rocks, or logs.
• Nylon glide feet protect the frame and surfaces.
• Slide out tank for easy access.
• Available in the ever popular 24” chat height. Some round fire pits are also available in 19” occasional height, 29” dining, and 38” counter height.
•  Optional features include: dome burner cover, lazy Susan, flat burner cover, glass flame guard, and all-weather protective cover.

2.   Rectangular & Square Santorini Gas Burning Fire Pits

The rectangular Santorini Fire Pits is such a popular shape I had to give it its own category. A brother to the round Santorini, this rectangular and square versions have all of the same options to customize color and top designs, but offers a linear shape ideal for sofa and sectional layouts. Operating on propance or natural gas with up to 60,000 BTUs of heat this fire pit will sure warm you up on those cool evenings.

• Customize with nine durable, powder coated finishes, 14 porcelain tile tops, and accent with the perfect fire media kits such as glass, rocks, or logs.
• Standard with all of the same necessary features as the round Santorini such as nylon glide feet, slide out tank, propane or natural gas availability, and easily light and adjust flame.
• Available in 24” chat height at a variety of sizes including:  30” x 50”, 36” x 58”, 36” Square, and 48” Square. Some of these are also available in 19” occasional height.
• Optional features include: flat metal cover, glass flame guard, and all-weather protective cover.

3.  Banchetto Chat Height Gas Burning Fire Pit

Tropitone fire pits are durable, functional, and beautiful. Constructed for commercial grade, they’re built to withstand abuse from the weather (and the kids). The popular Banchetto slatted top design is made of reinforced extruded aluminum for the ultimate durability and is versatile enough to blend into a variety of furniture and décor styles.  

• The propane or natural gas burner boasts a 90,000 BTUs to compete with commercial fire pits on the market today
• Available in a variety of sizes including 42” and 54” diameters, as well as your choice of 19 durable powder coated frame finish colors.
• This USA-made fire pit offers necessary features such as a stainless steel burner, adjustable flame, blowout box with pilot flame & thermocouple for added safety, reinforced extruded aluminum frame, nylon glide feet to protect frame and surfaces, and a slide out tank for easy access.
• Optional features include a lazy susan, flat burner cover, glass flame guard, and all-weather protective cover.

4.   Copperstone Wood Burning Fire Pit

Enjoy the smell of a real wood burning fire in the Copperstone fire pit. Available both round and oval sizes of: 32” and 42” diameters. No copper platting here! Constructed of 100% copper the frame fire pit is built to withstand the extreme heat of the ultimate fire.  The aged and rustic design is intentional and the copper will patina to a dark grey from the heat over time. Easily roast marshmallows or hotdogs with no mess to clean up. Add an all-weather protective cover to keep this fire pit looking its best for many years to come.

5.   Blackstone Wood Burning Fire Pit
A hefty size, the Blackstone fire pit is a beauty. Available in 36” and 54” round, as well as 52” oval, you can have some pretty massive backyard fires. A muscular, rugged base and 100% copper bowl will radiate intense heat to keep your family warm on even the coolest of nights.  Just like the Copperstone fire pit, any 100% copper frame fire pit will patina to a dark grey from the heat over time. Copper is extremely durable and long lasting so this rustic fire pit will keep your family and friends toasty for years of bonfires to come.

Hurry up and take advantage of end of the summer savings on select floor model and in-stock patio furniture. Otherwise we would be happy to special order the perfect fire pit, sofa, chair, or dining set ideal for your outdoor setting.

To see more fire pits and patio furniture check out Peters website or better yet stop in our Minneapolis showroom.

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